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

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316 mi airlines charter/private 5/wk
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EM7584
EM Empire
AT4
6:22 PM
MDT
8:43 PM
CDT
1h 21m
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EM8584
EM Empire
AT43
7:00 AM
CDT
7:29 AM
MDT
1h 29m
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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 7 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 2m CMUA → CMF9UA Denver (DEN) to Sioux Falls flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 3m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Sioux Falls flights
ORD Chicago 5h 23m AANZQR → AAASCM Chicago (ORD) to Sioux Falls flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 13m AAQR → AAEJAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sioux Falls flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 29m AA → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Sioux Falls flights
AZA Mesa 12h 33m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Sioux Falls flights
LAS Las Vegas 17h 33m G4 → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sioux Falls flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Rapid City to Sioux Falls
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 316 mi 1h 21m nonstop +1h ahead

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps RAP Routes FSD Routes RAP Live Flights FSD Live Flights RAP Delays FSD Delays
All flights from Sioux Falls (FSD) Sioux Falls to Rapid City flights
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 63% – –
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
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RAP to FSD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DEN ~4h 2m MSP ~4h 3m ORD ~5h 23m DFW ~6h 13m PHX ~6h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
59
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
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
50%
Return
FSD → RAP
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RAP delays → FSD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sioux Falls from Rapid City

Nearby airports with service to Sioux Falls Regional Airport.
Metric RAP→FSD PIR→FSD DIK→FSD
Distance from RAP – 139 mi 191 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 5 – –
Flight time 1h 21m 1h 12m 1h 22m
Departure OTP 63% – –
Pierre (PIR) to Sioux Falls flights · Dickinson (DIK) to Sioux Falls flights
Airports within 200 miles of RAP with service to Sioux Falls Regional Airport.
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 gate to gate.
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 / 7 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: 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 about 1h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 316 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RAP to FSD: Empire Airlines Inc..
This route has daily 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 Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to FSD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.
Nearby alternatives include PIR and DIK. 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 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 is about 1 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 316 miles (509 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pierre (PIR) and Dickinson (DIK).