Sioux Falls to Rapid City (FSD–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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316 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 35m ago
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EM8584
EM Empire
AT43
7:00 AM
CDT
7:29 AM
MDT
1h 29m
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M T W T F S S
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EM7584
EM Empire
AT4
6:22 PM
MDT
8:43 PM
CDT
1h 21m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 13m CMF9UA → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Rapid City flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 7m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City flights
ORD Chicago 5h 25m AAASCM → AAEKNZ Chicago (ORD) to Rapid City flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 10m AMDLKE → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Rapid City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 11m AAQFQR → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Rapid City flights
AZA Mesa 13h 32m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Rapid City flights
PHX Phoenix 19h 5m AA → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City flights
SFB Orlando 20h 47m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Rapid City flights
LAS Las Vegas ~6h 39m G4 → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Rapid City flights
IFP Bullhead City ~6h 45m → Bullhead City (IFP) to Rapid City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sioux Falls to Rapid City
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 316 mi 1h 14m nonstop -1h behind

FSD–RAP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc. leads the route. The flight covers 316 miles in approximately 1h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore FSD Routes RAP Routes FSD Live Flights RAP Live Flights FSD Delays RAP Delays
All flights from Rapid City (RAP) Rapid City to Sioux Falls flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FSD–RAP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 5 AT43 1h29 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
AT43 ATR 42-300 – EM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EM (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FSD to RAP direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FSD to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DEN ~4h 13m MSP ~5h 7m ORD ~5h 25m LAS ~6h 39m IFP ~6h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
68
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FSD → RAP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
RAP → FSD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FSD delays → RAP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rapid City from Sioux Falls

Nearby airports with service to Rapid City Regional Airport.
Metric FSD→RAP OMA→RAP MSP→RAP
Distance from FSD – 164 mi 196 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 7
Weekly flights 6 – 77
Flight time 1h 14m – 1h 39m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Omaha (OMA) to Rapid City flights · Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City flights
Airports within 200 miles of FSD with service to Rapid City Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Sioux Falls.
FSD: CDT · RAP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sioux Falls, it's 5:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
316 mi / 509 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 14m gate to gate.
Facts

FSD–RAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sioux Falls to Rapid City route.
Route details
Distance316 mi / 509 km
Flight time1h 14m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FSD
Full nameSioux Falls Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation1,429 ft / 436 m
Destination: RAP
Full nameRapid City Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FSD to RAP flights.
Nonstop flights from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport take about 1h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 316 miles.
1 airline operates flights from FSD to RAP: Empire Airlines Inc..
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Sioux Falls.
Yes, return flights from RAP to FSD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and MSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FSD to RAP

Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) are connected by nonstop service from Empire Airlines Inc.. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FSD to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FSD to RAP is about 1 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 316 miles (509 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Minneapolis (MSP).