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Flights from Des Moines to Rapid City
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Rapid City. The fastest way is one stop via Denver, about 4h 01m door to door (35 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 01m
Des Moines to Rapid City at a glance
Fastest journey4h 01mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver
Best ways to fly from Des Moines 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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DSM Denver (DEN) RAP
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon09:15 DSM10:03 DEN1h 12m connection11:15 DEN12:16 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
- 830 km515 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 01mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hRapid City vs Des Moines
- Currency in Rapid City
- USD
- Airports
- DSM → RAP
Flights from Des Moines to Rapid City: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Rapid City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 830 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Rapid City?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Rapid City?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Rapid City?
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
