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

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488 mi airlines 68/wk
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Flight Schedule 23 flights Verified 59m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL4714
DL Delta
CR9
12:32 AM
CDT T1
1:22 AM
CDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3971
DL Delta
E7W
9:23 AM
CDT T1
10:20 AM
CDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2182
AF Air France
E7W
2:20 PM
CDT T1
3:14 PM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3851
DL Delta
CR9
2:25 PM
CDT T1
3:15 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AM3668
AM Aeromexi
CR9
2:25 PM
CDT T1
3:15 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AM3976
AM Aeromexi
CR9
2:30 PM
CDT T1
3:18 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AM3622
AM Aeromexi
CR9
2:30 PM
CDT T1
3:18 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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DL5051
DL Delta
CR9
3:11 PM
CDT T1
3:41 PM
CDT
0h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4070
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:37 PM
CDT T1
10:25 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AM3322
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:37 PM
CDT T1
10:25 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AM3393
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:37 PM
CDT T1
10:25 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AM3401
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:37 PM
CDT T1
10:25 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3714
DL Delta
CR9
9:37 PM
CDT T1
10:25 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AM3328
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:37 PM
CDT T1
10:25 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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DL3927
DL Delta
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
8:48 AM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AM3759
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
8:53 AM
CDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AM3774
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
8:48 AM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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DL4827
DL Delta
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT TM
8:53 AM
CDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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DL3971
DL Delta
E7W
11:03 AM
CDT
1:39 PM
CDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AF2092
AF Air France
CR9
11:03 AM
CDT
1:38 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AF2619
AF Air France
E7W
11:03 AM
CDT
1:39 PM
CDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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DL3851
DL Delta
CR9
3:55 PM
CDT
6:35 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5051
DL Delta
CR9
4:35 PM
CDT TM
7:14 PM
CDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Rapid City
4 carriers, 68 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 68 Flights/wk 488 mi 0h 30m nonstop 13 1-stop hubs

MSP–RAP is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 488 miles in approximately 0h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 13 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 35 CR9, E7W 0h30-1h57 100% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 31 CR9 1h48-1h50 100% SkyTeam
AF Air France 2 E7W 1h54 100% SkyTeam
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AM, DL
E7W Embraer E175 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (68 flights/wk, 99%)
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 1%)
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
11
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
68
Outbound / wk
57
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
465
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → RAP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
RAP → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → RAP delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Rapid City is 0 hours the same as Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · RAP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
488 mi / 786 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 30m to 1h 57m.
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 time0h 30m to 1h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights68 out / 57 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: RAP
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/New_Salem
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 0h 30m to 1h 57m. The route covers 488 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 68 nonstop flights per week from MSP to RAP. The return direction has about 57 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, IFP, CLT, LGA, SFO, DEN, FSD, DFW, ORD, LAS, AZA, BZN and BIS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 68 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to RAP ranges from 0 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 488 miles (786 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 125 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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