St Louis to Rapid City (STL–RAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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751 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 28m ACF9UA → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Rapid City flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 35m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City flights
ORD Chicago 4h 55m AAACAS → AAEKNZ Chicago (ORD) to Rapid City flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 18m AAASAY → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Rapid City flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 26m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Rapid City flights
IAH Houston 6h 33m CMNHNZ → UA Houston (IAH) to Rapid City flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 54m F9WNY4 → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Rapid City flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 5m AABALXJ → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Rapid City flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 26m AAASWN → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Rapid City flights
IFP Bullhead City ~7h 22m SY → Bullhead City (IFP) to Rapid City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
St Louis to Rapid City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
751 mi 2h 24m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between STL and RAP, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to RAP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
DEN ~4h 28m MSP ~4h 35m ORD ~4h 55m DFW ~5h 18m ATL ~6h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
537
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
STL → RAP
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
80%
Return
RAP → STL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays → RAP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 5:00 PM in Rapid City.
Distance & Flight Time
751 mi / 1,209 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 24m gate to gate.
Facts

STL–RAP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Rapid City route.
Route details
Distance751 mi / 1,209 km
Flight time2h 24m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: STL
Full nameSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 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 STL to RAP flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport take about 2h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 751 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Rapid City is 1 hour behind St Louis.
Yes, return flights from RAP to STL 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 STL to RAP

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

STL to RAP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to RAP is about 2 hours 24 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 Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.