Rapid City to Colorado Springs (RAP–COS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RAP Airport Page →
372 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 3h 16m CMUA → ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Colorado Springs flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 9m AAQR → AABAQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Colorado Springs flights
ORD Chicago 6h 15m AAEKNZ → AAEKOO Chicago (ORD) to Colorado Springs flights
IAH Houston 6h 42m PWRUA → EKUA Houston (IAH) to Colorado Springs flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 29m AA → HNWWN Phoenix (PHX) to Colorado Springs flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 37m DL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Colorado Springs flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 16m EJAG4 → EJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Colorado Springs flights
MSP Minneapolis 18h AFAMDL → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Colorado Springs flights
AZA Mesa ~5h 32m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Colorado Springs flights
DTW Detroit ~7h 25m DL → Detroit (DTW) to Colorado Springs flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rapid City to Colorado Springs
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
372 mi 1h 6m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between RAP and COS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore RAP Routes COS Routes RAP Live Flights COS Live Flights RAP Delays COS Delays
All flights from Colorado Springs (COS) Colorado Springs to Rapid City flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RAP to COS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
DEN ~3h 16m DFW ~5h 9m AZA ~5h 32m ORD ~6h 15m IAH ~6h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
123
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 → COS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
60%
Return
COS → RAP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RAP delays → COS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Colorado Springs from Rapid City

Nearby airports with service to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
Metric RAP→COS SHR→COS
Distance from RAP – 200 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 1h 6m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 100% –
Sheridan (SHR) to Colorado Springs flights
Airports within 200 miles of RAP with service to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Colorado Springs is 0 hours the same as Rapid City.
RAP: MDT · COS: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rapid City, it's 6:00 PM in Colorado Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
372 mi / 598 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 6m gate to gate.
Facts

RAP–COS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rapid City to Colorado Springs route.
Route details
Distance372 mi / 598 km
Flight time1h 6m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RAP
Full nameRapid City Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m
Destination: COS
Full nameCity of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RAP to COS flights.
Nonstop flights from Rapid City Regional Airport to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport take about 1h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 372 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from COS to RAP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SHR. 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 COS

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RAP to COS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RAP to COS is about 1 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 372 miles (598 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sheridan (SHR).