Minneapolis to Rapid City (MSP–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 25 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL3971+2
DL Delta
CR9
9:25 AM
CDT T1
10:17 AM
MDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OO125
OO SkyWest
9:40 AM
CDT
9:51 AM
MDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3811
DL Delta
CR9
1:00 PM
CDT T1
1:44 PM
MDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3851+1
DL Delta
CR9
2:25 PM
CDT T1
3:15 PM
MDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3668cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
2:25 PM
CDT T1
3:15 PM
MDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2201
AF Air France
CR9
2:30 PM
CDT T1
3:15 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2175
AF Air France
CR9
3:03 PM
CDT T1
3:48 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3706
AM Aeromexi
CR9
3:03 PM
CDT T1
3:48 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3708
AM Aeromexi
CR9
3:03 PM
CDT T1
3:48 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2182
AF Air France
CR9
3:03 PM
CDT T1
3:48 PM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4070cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:37 PM
CDT T1
10:20 PM
MDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3714+1
DL Delta
CR9
9:37 PM
CDT T1
10:20 PM
MDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3927+1
DL Delta
CR9
6:00 AM
MDT TM
8:48 AM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3900+2
KE Korean
CR9
6:00 AM
MDT TM
8:53 AM
CDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3774cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:00 AM
MDT TM
8:48 AM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3793
AM Aeromexi
E7W
6:50 AM
MDT
9:27 AM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3794
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:50 AM
MDT
9:26 AM
CDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3791
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:50 AM
MDT
9:26 AM
CDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3971+2
DL Delta
CR9
10:58 AM
MDT TM
1:35 PM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2619cs
AF Air France
CR9
10:58 AM
MDT TM
1:35 PM
CDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3487cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
11:03 AM
MDT
1:38 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3811
DL Delta
CR9
2:36 PM
MDT
5:12 PM
CDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3064
AF Air France
CR9
3:55 PM
MDT
6:35 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3851+1
DL Delta
CR9
3:55 PM
MDT TM
6:35 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3489+2
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
4:00 PM
MDT TM
6:40 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Rapid City
4 carriers, 65 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 65 Flights/wk 488 mi 1h 11m nonstop -1h behind 20 1-stop hubs

MSP–RAP is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 488 miles in approximately 1h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–RAP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM 27 CR9 1h43-1h52 96% SkyTeam AM
AF Air France 11 CR9 1h45 96% SkyTeam
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 1h11 96%
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 96%
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (38 flights/wk, 95%)
Unaffiliated: OO + SY (2 flights/wk, 5%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to RAP direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
65
Outbound / wk
80
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
683
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
488 mi / 786 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 11m to 1h 52m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–RAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Rapid City route.
Route details
Distance488 mi / 786 km
Flight time1h 11m to 1h 52m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights65 out / 80 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: RAP
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to RAP flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Rapid City Regional Airport take approximately 1h 11m to 1h 52m. The route covers 488 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 65 nonstop flights per week from MSP to RAP. The return direction has about 80 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, OKC, STL, PHX, HOU, LGA, SFO, IFP, SFB, MIA, FSD, ORD, DEN, IAH, DFW, LAS, AZA, ATL, CLT and BZN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from RAP to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSP to RAP

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 65 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to RAP ranges from 1 hours 11 minutes to 1 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 488 miles (786 km). There are approximately 65 weekly flights outbound and 80 return, totaling 145 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.