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Flights from Albuquerque to Rapid City

There are no direct flights from Albuquerque to Rapid City. The fastest way is one stop via Denver, about 3h 46m door to door (42 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 46m
ABQRAPDEN

Albuquerque to Rapid City at a glance

Fastest journey3h 46mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver

Best ways to fly from Albuquerque to Rapid City

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ABQ Denver (DEN) RAP
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat16:45 ABQ17:54 DEN1h 36m connection19:30 DEN20:31 RAPUnited Airlines
42 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 46m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,042 km647 miles
Journey time
3h 46mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneRapid City vs Albuquerque
Currency in Rapid City
USD
Airports
ABQ → RAP

Flights from Albuquerque to Rapid City: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Albuquerque to Rapid City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Albuquerque to Rapid City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,042 km.
Where do you change planes between Albuquerque and Rapid City?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Albuquerque and Rapid City?
Albuquerque: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ). Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

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