San Diego to Rapid City (SDM–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
Flight Schedule
No service
No nonstop service between SDM and RAP.
Nearest airports to SDM with scheduled service:
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ, 2 mi)
· San Diego International Airport (SAN, 17 mi)
· McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD, 42 mi)
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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San Diego to Rapid City
Route information for SDM to RAP.
+1h ahead
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SDM → RAP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
RAP → SDM
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
RAP delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Rapid City from San Diego
Nearby airports with service to Rapid City Regional Airport.
| Metric | SDM→RAP | SNA→RAP |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SDM | – | 92 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 |
Airports within 200 miles of SDM with service to Rapid City Regional Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Rapid City is 1 hour
ahead of
San Diego.
SDM: PDT · RAP: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 7:00 PM in Rapid City.
SDM: PDT · RAP: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 7:00 PM in Rapid City.
Facts
SDM–RAP Quick Facts
Key statistics for the San Diego to Rapid City route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: SDM
Full nameBrown Field Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSDM / KSDM
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation526 ft / 160 m
Destination: RAP
Full nameRapid City Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORAP / KRAP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation3,204 ft / 977 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SDM to RAP flights.
Rapid City is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from RAP to SDM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA).