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

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Sioux Falls to Rapid City
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 316 mi 1h 29m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

FSD–RAP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc. leads the route. The flight covers 316 miles in approximately 1h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 AT4 1h29 45% – –
Aircraft on this route
AT4 Aerospatiale/Alenia 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
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FSD to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
LAS ~6h 18m MSP ~12h 29m DEN ~17h 2m DFW ~17h 6m ORD ~20h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
62
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
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Arriving
50%
Return
RAP → FSD
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
100%
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 4
Weekly flights 5 1 68
Flight time 1h 29m – 0h 30m
Departure OTP 45% – –
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
0h
Rapid City is 0 hours the same as Sioux Falls.
FSD: CDT · RAP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sioux Falls, it's 6:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
316 mi / 509 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 29m.
Facts

FSD–RAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sioux Falls to Rapid City route.
Route details
Distance316 mi / 509 km
Flight time1h 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: FSD
Full nameSioux Falls Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/New_Salem
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation1,429 ft / 436 m
Destination: RAP
Full nameRapid City Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/New_Salem
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 approximately 1h 29m. The route covers 316 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Empire Airlines Inc..
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from FSD to RAP. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAS, MSP, DEN, DFW, ORD and AZA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FSD to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FSD to RAP ranges from 1 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 316 miles (509 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via LAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Minneapolis (MSP).