Rapid City to St Louis (RAP–STL) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 13m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to St Louis flights
DEN Denver 4h 19m CMUA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to St Louis flights
ORD Chicago 4h 49m AANZQR → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to St Louis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 20m AAQR → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to St Louis flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 24m G4 → EJAF9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to St Louis flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 15m AA → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to St Louis flights
CLT Charlotte 9h 17m AA → AAWN Charlotte (CLT) to St Louis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rapid City to St Louis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 751 mi 1h 48m nonstop +1h ahead

RAP–STL had nonstop service from American 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 751 miles in 1h 48m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps RAP Routes STL Routes RAP Live Flights STL Live Flights RAP Delays STL Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RAP–STL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 80% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (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 STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
MSP ~4h 13m DEN ~4h 19m ORD ~4h 49m DFW ~5h 20m LAS ~6h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
401
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 → STL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
92%
Return
STL → RAP
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RAP delays → STL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach St Louis from Rapid City

Nearby airports with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Metric RAP→STL SHR→STL
Distance from RAP – 200 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 1h 48m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 80% –
Sheridan (SHR) to St Louis flights
Airports within 200 miles of RAP with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Rapid City, it's 7:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
751 mi / 1,209 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 48m gate to gate.
Facts

RAP–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rapid City to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance751 mi / 1,209 km
Flight time1h 48m
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: STL
Full nameSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RAP to STL flights.
Nonstop flights from Rapid City Regional Airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport take about 1h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 751 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RAP to STL: American 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 1h 48m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to STL 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.
St Louis is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
Yes, return flights from STL to RAP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SHR. 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 STL

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) had nonstop service from American 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 STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RAP to STL is about 1 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 751 miles (1,209 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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