Houston to Rapid City (HOU–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,083 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 38m WN → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Rapid City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 43m AAASBA → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Rapid City flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 27m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Rapid City flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 56m WN → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 35m EJALXJWN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Rapid City flights
MSP Minneapolis 16h 48m SY → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City flights
COS Colorado Springs ~5h 7m WN → Colorado Springs (COS) to Rapid City flights
IFP Bullhead City ~6h 53m → Bullhead City (IFP) to Rapid City flights
ORD Chicago ~7h 3m → AAEKNZ Chicago (ORD) to Rapid City flights
IAH Houston ~8h 29m AAB6 → UA Houston (IAH) to Rapid City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Rapid City
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,083 mi 2h 48m nonstop -1h behind

HOU–RAP has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
DEN ~4h 38m DFW ~4h 43m COS ~5h 7m ATL ~6h 27m IFP ~6h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
538
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
HOU → RAP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
RAP → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → RAP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rapid City from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Rapid City Regional Airport.
Metric HOU→RAP IAH→RAP
Distance from HOU – 24 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 5
Flight time 2h 48m 3h 7m
Departure OTP 100% –
Houston (IAH) to Rapid City flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU 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 Houston.
HOU: CDT · RAP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,083 mi / 1,742 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 48m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–RAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Rapid City route.
Route details
Distance1,083 mi / 1,742 km
Flight time2h 48m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 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 HOU to RAP flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport take about 2h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 1,083 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from RAP to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH. 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 HOU to RAP

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HOU to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to RAP is about 2 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,083 miles (1,742 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH).