Rapid City to Sioux Falls (RAP–FSD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EM Empire
AT4
6:22 PM
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8:43 PM
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Rapid City to Sioux Falls
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 316 mi 1h 21m nonstop +1h ahead 13 1-stop hubs

RAP–FSD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Empire Airlines Inc. leads the route. The flight covers 316 miles in approximately 1h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RAP–FSD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 5 AT4 1h21 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
AT4 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-300 – EM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EM (5 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 FSD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RAP to FSD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
70
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Rapid City, it's 7:00 PM in Sioux Falls.
Distance & Flight Time
316 mi / 509 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 21m.
Facts

RAP–FSD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rapid City to Sioux Falls route.
Route details
Distance316 mi / 509 km
Flight time1h 21m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: RAP
Full nameRapid City Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m
Destination: FSD
Full nameSioux Falls Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation1,429 ft / 436 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RAP to FSD flights.
Nonstop flights from Rapid City Regional Airport to Sioux Falls Regional Airport take approximately 1h 21m. The route covers 316 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Empire Airlines Inc..
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from RAP to FSD. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLC, IFP, LAS, SNA, CLT, BOS, SFB, AZA, ATL, MSP, ORD, DEN and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sioux Falls is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
Yes, return flights from FSD to RAP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 FSD

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) are connected by nonstop service from Empire Airlines Inc.. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RAP to FSD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RAP to FSD ranges from 1 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 316 miles (509 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.