Rapid City to Detroit (RAP–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL Delta
CR9
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DL Delta
CR9
12:35 PM
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1:32 PM
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2h 57m
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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 14m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 4h 50m AAEKNZ → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 5h 15m CMUA → ACAFB6 Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 54m DL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 55m AAQR → AAAMCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 4m G4 → AFDLF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 29m AA → AAAFAM Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 44m AA → AAAFAM Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit flights
MCI Kansas City ~8h 47m AA → AFDLKE Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rapid City to Detroit
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 999 mi 2h 37m nonstop +2h ahead

RAP–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 999 miles in approximately 2h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RAP–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 2 CR9 2h37 100% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (2 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 DTW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RAP to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
MSP ~4h 14m ORD ~4h 50m DEN ~5h 15m ATL ~5h 54m DFW ~5h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
726
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 → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
90%
Return
DTW → RAP
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RAP delays → DTW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Rapid City, it's 8:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
999 mi / 1,608 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 37m gate to gate.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

RAP–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rapid City to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance999 mi / 1,608 km
Flight time2h 37m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 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: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RAP to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Rapid City Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 2h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 999 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RAP to DTW: 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, Chicago O'Hare and Denver.
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Rapid City.
Yes, return flights from DTW 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 DTW

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RAP to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RAP to DTW is about 2 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 999 miles (1,608 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 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 Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.