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

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EM Empire
AT43
6:22 PM
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AT4
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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 8 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, 8 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 AT43 1h21 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
AT43 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
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
SLC ~5h 29m LAS ~6h 45m BOS ~8h 25m AZA ~9h 34m DEN ~11h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
52
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 → FSD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
Return
FSD → RAP
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RAP delays → FSD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sioux Falls is 0 hours the same as Rapid City.
RAP: CDT · FSD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rapid City, it's 6:00 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 difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: RAP
Full nameRapid City Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/New_Salem
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m
Destination: FSD
Full nameSioux Falls Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/New_Salem
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, LAS, BOS, AZA, DEN, MSP, ORD and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FSD 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 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

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