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Flights from Cedar Rapids to Rapid City

There are no direct flights from Cedar Rapids to Rapid City. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 4h 01m door to door (31 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 56m
CIDRAPDEN

Cedar Rapids to Rapid City at a glance

Fastest journey3h 56mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Cedar Rapids 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
CID Denver (DEN) RAP
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon09:15 CID10:18 DEN0h 57m connection11:15 DEN12:16 RAPUnited Airlines
19 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 01m
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CID Chicago (ORD) RAP
Leg 1: United Airlines, American Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
Thu06:15 CID07:21 ORD1h 39m connection09:00 ORD10:09 RAPUnited Airlines
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 54m
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CID Minneapolis (MSP) RAP
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest
One airline, one ticket ~3h 56m
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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
968 km601 miles
Journey time
3h 56mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hRapid City vs Cedar Rapids
Currency in Rapid City
USD
Airports
CID → RAP

Flights from Cedar Rapids to Rapid City: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cedar Rapids to Rapid City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Chicago and 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 Cedar Rapids to Rapid City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 968 km.
Where do you change planes between Cedar Rapids and Rapid City?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD) and Minneapolis (MSP). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cedar Rapids and Rapid City?
Cedar Rapids: The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID). Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
What is the time difference between Cedar Rapids and Rapid City?
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Cedar Rapids.

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