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Flights from Bakersfield to Rapid City

There are no direct flights from Bakersfield to Rapid City. The fastest way is one stop via Denver, about 5h 16m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 5h 16m
BFLRAPDEN

Bakersfield to Rapid City at a glance

Fastest journey5h 16mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver

Best ways to fly from Bakersfield 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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BFL Denver (DEN) RAP
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest
Thu06:00 BFL09:00 DEN2h 15m connection11:15 DEN12:16 RAPUnited Airlines
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 16m
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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
1,657 km1,029 miles
Journey time
5h 16mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hRapid City vs Bakersfield
Currency in Rapid City
USD
Airports
BFL → RAP

Flights from Bakersfield to Rapid City: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield to Rapid City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,657 km.
Where do you change planes between Bakersfield and Rapid City?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bakersfield and Rapid City?
Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL). Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Rapid City?
Rapid City is 1 hour ahead of Bakersfield.

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