Rapid City to Atlanta (RAP–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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10:17 AM
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11:28 AM
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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 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 59m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Atlanta flights
DTW Detroit 5h 23m DL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Atlanta flights
DEN Denver 5h 23m CMUA → ACAFAM Denver (DEN) to Atlanta flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 23m AAQR → AAACAF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Atlanta flights
ORD Chicago 5h 30m AAEKNZ → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 52m AA → AAAFAM Charlotte (CLT) to Atlanta flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 13m AA → AAAFAM Phoenix (PHX) to Atlanta flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 23m G4 → AFAMDL Las Vegas (LAS) to Atlanta flights
FSD Sioux Falls 12h 29m 5AEM → AMDLKE Sioux Falls (FSD) to Atlanta flights
MCI Kansas City ~8h 53m AA → AFAMDL Kansas City (MCI) to Atlanta flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rapid City to Atlanta
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,229 mi 3h 4m nonstop +2h ahead

RAP–ATL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,229 miles in approximately 3h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore RAP Routes ATL Routes RAP Live Flights ATL Live Flights RAP Delays ATL Delays
All flights from Atlanta (ATL) Atlanta to Rapid City flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RAP–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 319 3h04 75% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RAP to ATL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RAP to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
MSP ~4h 59m DTW ~5h 23m DEN ~5h 23m DFW ~5h 23m ORD ~5h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,137
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
RAP → ATL
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
91%
Return
ATL → RAP
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RAP delays → ATL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Atlanta is 2 hours ahead of Rapid City.
RAP: MDT · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rapid City, it's 8:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,229 mi / 1,978 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 4m gate to gate.
Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

RAP–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rapid City to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance1,229 mi / 1,978 km
Flight time3h 4m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RAP
Full nameRapid City Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m
Destination: ATL
Full nameHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RAP to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Rapid City Regional Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take about 3h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 1,229 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RAP to ATL: Delta Air Lines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Denver.
Atlanta is 2 hours ahead of Rapid City.
Yes, return flights from ATL to RAP 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 RAP to ATL

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RAP to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RAP to ATL is about 3 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,229 miles (1,978 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.