Rapid City to Houston (RAP–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 8 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 23m AAQR → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
DEN Denver 4h 50m CMUA → 8CACAV Denver (DEN) to Houston flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 41m AFAMDL → AMDLNZ Minneapolis (MSP) to Houston flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 9m AA → AAASF9 Phoenix (PHX) to Houston flights
ORD Chicago 6h 15m AANZQR → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Houston flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 6m AA → AAEJAF9 Charlotte (CLT) to Houston flights
LAS Las Vegas 12h 24m G4 → F9UAY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Houston flights
XNA Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers ~5h 20m AA → ACCMNZ Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (XNA) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rapid City to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,060 mi 2h 58m nonstop +1h ahead

RAP–IAH had nonstop service from United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,060 miles in 2h 58m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps RAP Routes IAH Routes RAP Live Flights IAH Live Flights RAP Delays IAH Delays
All flights from Houston (IAH) Houston to Rapid City flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RAP–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 80% Star Alliance –
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 – – 80% – –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RAP to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
DFW ~4h 23m DEN ~4h 50m XNA ~5h 20m MSP ~5h 41m PHX ~6h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
762
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 → IAH
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
94%
Return
IAH → RAP
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RAP delays → IAH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Rapid City, it's 7:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,060 mi / 1,705 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 58m gate to gate.
Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

RAP–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rapid City to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,060 mi / 1,705 km
Flight time2h 58m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RAP
Full nameRapid City Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m
Destination: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RAP to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Rapid City Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take about 2h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 1,060 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from RAP to IAH: United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 58m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IAH 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.
Houston is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
Yes, return flights from IAH 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 IAH

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) had nonstop service from United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

RAP to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RAP to IAH is about 2 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,060 miles (1,705 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.