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Flights from Colorado Springs to Rapid City
There are no direct flights from Colorado Springs to Rapid City. The fastest way is one stop via Denver, about 3h 01m door to door (43 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 01m
Colorado Springs to Rapid City at a glance
Fastest journey3h 01mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver
Best ways to fly from Colorado Springs 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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COS Denver (DEN) RAP
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat18:15 COS19:00 DEN1h 15m connection20:15 DEN21:16 RAPUnited Airlines
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
- 598 km371 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 01mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneRapid City vs Colorado Springs
- Currency in Rapid City
- USD
- Airports
- COS → RAP
Flights from Colorado Springs to Rapid City: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs to Rapid City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 598 km.
Where do you change planes between Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs and Rapid City?
Colorado Springs: City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS). Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).





