Rapid City to Charlotte (RAP–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,320 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 33m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA3889
AA American
E75
10:16 AM
MDT
3:40 PM
EDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5579
AA American
CR9
11:50 AM
MDT
5:25 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3898
AA American
E75
9:27 AM
EDT
11:09 AM
MDT
3h 42m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5579
AA American
CR9
9:27 AM
EDT
11:20 AM
MDT
3h 53m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 5h 16m AFAMDL AAAFBA Minneapolis (MSP) to Charlotte flights
ORD Chicago 5h 26m AAEKNZ AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 33m DL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
DEN Denver 5h 43m CMUA AAF9UA Denver (DEN) to Charlotte flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 52m AAQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charlotte flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 33m AA AA Phoenix (PHX) to Charlotte flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 50m EJAG4 AABAF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Charlotte flights
IAH Houston 15h 28m PWRUA AAF9IB Houston (IAH) to Charlotte flights
DTW Detroit ~5h 26m DL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Charlotte flights
STL St Louis ~5h 30m AA AABALXJ St Louis (STL) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Rapid City to Charlotte
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,320 mi 3h 30m nonstop +2h ahead

RAP–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,320 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RAP–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 8 CR9, E75 3h24-3h35 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RAP to CLT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RAP to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
948
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 → CLT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
95%
Return
CLT → RAP
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RAP delays → CLT delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Rapid City, it's 8:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
1,320 mi / 2,124 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m gate to gate.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

RAP–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rapid City to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance1,320 mi / 2,124 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RAP
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RAP to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Rapid City Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 3h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,320 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RAP to CLT: American Airlines.
This route has daily 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, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Charlotte is 2 hours ahead of Rapid City.
Yes, return flights from CLT 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 CLT

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RAP to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RAP to CLT is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,320 miles (2,124 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.