Rapid City to Nashville (RAP–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RAP Airport Page →
1,021 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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 9 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 28m AFAMDL AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Nashville flights
DEN Denver 4h 49m CMUA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Nashville flights
ORD Chicago 5h 8m AANZQR AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 27m AAQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nashville flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 25m AA AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Nashville flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 44m G4 F9SYWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Nashville flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 47m AA AAEJAFFL Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville flights
XNA Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers ~4h 52m AA G4 Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (XNA) to Nashville flights
FSD Sioux Falls ~4h 53m EM G4 Sioux Falls (FSD) to Nashville flights
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Rapid City to Nashville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,021 mi 2h 16m nonstop +1h ahead

RAP–BNA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RAP to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
666
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
RAP → BNA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
71%
Return
BNA → RAP
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RAP delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Rapid City

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric RAP→BNA CPR→BNA
Distance from RAP 188 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 2h 16m 2h 32m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of RAP with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Nashville is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
RAP: MDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rapid City, it's 7:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,021 mi / 1,644 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 16m gate to gate.
Getting from BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

RAP–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rapid City to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance1,021 mi / 1,644 km
Flight time2h 16m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RAP
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RAP to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Rapid City Regional Airport to Nashville International Airport take about 2h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 1,021 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BNA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Nashville is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
Nearby alternatives include CPR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 BNA

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RAP to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RAP to BNA is about 2 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,021 miles (1,644 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Casper (CPR).