Milwaukee to Rapid City (MKE–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 7 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 3h 57m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City flights
ORD Chicago 4h 36m AAACAS → AAEKNZ Chicago (ORD) to Rapid City flights
DEN Denver 4h 43m UAWN → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Rapid City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 54m AAG3QF → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Rapid City flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 6m COLWN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Rapid City flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 16m AAWN → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City flights
CLT Charlotte 18h 20m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Rapid City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Rapid City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MKE and RAP, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MKE Routes RAP Routes MKE Live Flights RAP Live Flights MKE Delays RAP Delays
All flights from Rapid City (RAP) Rapid City to Milwaukee flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
MSP ~3h 57m ORD ~4h 36m DEN ~4h 43m DFW ~5h 54m LAS ~7h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
201
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
MKE → RAP
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
RAP → MKE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → RAP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rapid City from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Rapid City Regional Airport.
Metric MKE→RAP ORD→RAP MDW→RAP
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 3
Weekly flights – 42 –
Departure OTP 0% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Rapid City flights · Chicago (MDW) to Rapid City flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE 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 Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · RAP: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 5:00 PM in Rapid City.
Facts

MKE–RAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Rapid City route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 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 MKE to RAP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RAP and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from RAP to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MDW. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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