Minneapolis to Rapid City (MSP–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM | 27 | CR9 | 1h43-1h52 | SkyTeam | AM | |
| AF Air France | 11 | CR9 | 1h45 | SkyTeam | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | 1h11 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 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.