Rapid City to Pierre (RAP–PIR) — 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 3 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 11m CMUA → DLUA Denver (DEN) to Pierre flights
FSD Sioux Falls 12h 56m 5AEM → IRO Sioux Falls (FSD) to Pierre flights
ORD Chicago ~6h 55m AAEKNZ → UA Chicago (ORD) to Pierre flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Rapid City to Pierre
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 139 mi 0h 44m nonstop +1h ahead

RAP–PIR had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 139 miles in 0h 44m.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RAP–PIR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 PIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
DEN ~4h 11m ORD ~6h 55m FSD ~12h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
17
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 → PIR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
PIR → RAP
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RAP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Rapid City, it's 7:00 PM in Pierre.
Distance & Flight Time
139 mi / 224 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 44m gate to gate.
Facts

RAP–PIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rapid City to Pierre route.
Route details
Distance139 mi / 224 km
Flight time0h 44m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RAP
Full nameRapid City Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m
Destination: PIR
Full namePierre Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOPIR / KPIR
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,744 ft / 532 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RAP to PIR flights.
Nonstop flights from Rapid City Regional Airport to Pierre Regional Airport take about 0h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 139 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RAP to PIR: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver and Sioux Falls Regional.
Pierre is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
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 PIR

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 PIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RAP to PIR is about 0 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 139 miles (224 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver and Sioux Falls Regional. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.