Minneapolis to Rapid City (MSP–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MSP–RAP is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 488 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS | 28 | 223, CR9 | 1h41-1h45 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 2 | 738 | 1h42 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · RAP: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Rapid City.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 87 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to RAP is about 1 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 488 miles (786 km). There are approximately 87 weekly flights outbound and 72 return, totaling 159 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.