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Flights from Buffalo to Rapid City

There are no direct flights from Buffalo to Rapid City. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Denver, about 5h 09m door to door (22 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 4h 57m
BUFRAPDEN

Buffalo to Rapid City at a glance

Fastest journey4h 57mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Denver

Best ways to fly from Buffalo 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.

1
BUF Chicago (ORD) RAP
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon07:00 BUF07:35 ORD1h 25m connection09:00 ORD10:09 RAPUnited Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 09m
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BUF Denver (DEN) RAP
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon09:00 BUF10:22 DEN0h 53m connection11:15 DEN12:16 RAPUnited Airlines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 16m
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BUF Atlanta (ATL) RAP
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sat06:15 BUF08:01 ATL2h 14m connection10:15 ATL11:23 RAPDelta Air Lines
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 08m
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BUF Charlotte (CLT) RAP
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 15m
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BUF Minneapolis (MSP) RAP
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest
One airline, one ticket ~4h 57m
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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
1,962 km1,218 miles
Journey time
4h 57mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hRapid City vs Buffalo
Currency in Rapid City
USD
Airports
BUF → RAP

Flights from Buffalo to Rapid City: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Buffalo to Rapid City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Denver and Atlanta. 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 Buffalo to Rapid City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,962 km.
Where do you change planes between Buffalo and Rapid City?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Atlanta (ATL) and Charlotte (CLT). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Buffalo and Rapid City?
Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Rapid City?
Rapid City is 2 hours behind Buffalo.

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