Rapid City to Denver (RAP–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RAP–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 301 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 69 | 319, 320, CR2, CR5, CR7, CRJ | 1h32-2h16 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | CR2 | 1h43 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Rapid City
| Metric | RAP→DEN | CDR→DEN | GCC→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RAP | – | 83 mi | 125 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 76 | 12 | 35 |
| Flight time | 1h 32m | 0h 46m | 1h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RAP: CDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Rapid City, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.
Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.
Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.
RAP–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RAP to DEN
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 76 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RAP to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RAP to DEN ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes to 2 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 301 miles (484 km). There are approximately 76 weekly flights outbound and 81 return, totaling 157 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chadron (CDR), Gillette (GCC) and Alliance (AIA).