Kansas City to Rapid City (MCI–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
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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 9 hubs
DEN Denver 3h 59m ACF9LX → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Rapid City flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 10m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 2m AAASAY → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Rapid City flights
ORD Chicago 5h 14m AAACAS → AAEKNZ Chicago (ORD) to Rapid City flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 4m F9WN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Rapid City flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 12m AAASBYA → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 1m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Rapid City flights
DTW Detroit 8h 5m AFDLKE → DL Detroit (DTW) to Rapid City flights
CLT Charlotte 18h 7m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Rapid City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kansas City to Rapid City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 541 mi 1h 33m nonstop -1h behind

MCI–RAP had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 541 miles in 1h 33m.

Also explore MCI Routes RAP Routes MCI Live Flights RAP Live Flights MCI Delays RAP Delays
All flights from Rapid City (RAP) Rapid City to Kansas City flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MCI–RAP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – – 100% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
DEN ~3h 59m MSP ~4h 10m DFW ~5h 2m ORD ~5h 14m LAS ~6h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
378
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
MCI → RAP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
RAP → MCI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays → RAP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rapid City from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Rapid City Regional Airport.
Metric MCI→RAP OMA→RAP
Distance from MCI – 152 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 1h 33m 1h 26m
Departure OTP 100% –
Omaha (OMA) to Rapid City flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCI 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 Kansas City.
MCI: CDT · RAP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 5:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
541 mi / 870 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 33m gate to gate.
Facts

MCI–RAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to Rapid City route.
Route details
Distance541 mi / 870 km
Flight time1h 33m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 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 MCI to RAP flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport take about 1h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 541 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MCI to RAP: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 33m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Dallas Fort Worth.
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Kansas City.
Yes, return flights from RAP to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA. 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 MCI to RAP

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MCI to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to RAP is about 1 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 541 miles (870 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).