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Flights from Brainerd to Rapid City
There are no direct flights from Brainerd to Rapid City. The fastest way is one stop via Minneapolis, about 3h 57m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 57m
Brainerd to Rapid City at a glance
Fastest journey3h 57mVia Minneapolis, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Minneapolis
Best ways to fly from Brainerd 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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BRD Minneapolis (MSP) RAP
Leg 1: Bemidji Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest
Mon10:45 BRD11:12 MSP2h 03m connection13:15 MSP13:42 RAPSkyWest
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
- 757 km470 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 57mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hRapid City vs Brainerd
- Currency in Rapid City
- USD
- Airports
- BRD → RAP
Flights from Brainerd to Rapid City: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Brainerd to Rapid City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Minneapolis. 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 Brainerd to Rapid City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 757 km.
Where do you change planes between Brainerd and Rapid City?
The best connecting points are Minneapolis (MSP). Bemidji Airlines flies both legs via Minneapolis, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Brainerd and Rapid City?
Brainerd: Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD). Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
What is the time difference between Brainerd and Rapid City?
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Brainerd.





