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Flights from Detroit to Rapid City
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Rapid City. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Denver, about 4h 39m door to door (84 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 39m
Detroit to Rapid City at a glance
Fastest journey4h 39mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Denver
Best ways to fly from Detroit 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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DTT Chicago (ORD) RAP
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon07:30 DTT07:44 ORD1h 16m connection09:00 ORD10:09 RAPUnited Airlines
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DTT Denver (DEN) RAP
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon09:15 DTT10:11 DEN1h 04m connection11:15 DEN12:16 RAPUnited Airlines
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DTT Minneapolis (MSP) RAP
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest
Mon07:15 DTT07:50 MSP2h 10m connection10:00 MSP10:27 RAPDelta Air Lines + SkyWest
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
- 1,643 km1,020 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 39mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hRapid City vs Detroit
- Currency in Rapid City
- USD
- Airports
- DTW → RAP
Flights from Detroit to Rapid City: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Detroit to Rapid City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Denver 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 Detroit to Rapid City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,643 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and Rapid City?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN) and Minneapolis (MSP). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Detroit and Rapid City?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
What is the time difference between Detroit and Rapid City?
Rapid City is 2 hours behind Detroit.





