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Flights from Fairbanks to Rapid City

There are no direct flights from Fairbanks to Rapid City. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Minneapolis, about 9h 01m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 9h 01m
FAIRAPDEN

Fairbanks to Rapid City at a glance

Fastest journey9h 01mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Fairbanks 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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FAI Denver (DEN) RAP
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat01:15 FAI08:13 DEN3h 02m connection11:15 DEN12:16 RAPUnited Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 01m
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FAI Minneapolis (MSP) RAP
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest
Fri22:30 FAI06:22 MSP3h 53m connection10:15 MSP10:42 RAPDelta Air Lines + SkyWest
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 12m
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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
3,564 km2,213 miles
Journey time
9h 01mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hRapid City vs Fairbanks
Currency in Rapid City
USD
Airports
FAI → RAP

Flights from Fairbanks to Rapid City: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Fairbanks to Rapid City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in 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 Fairbanks to Rapid City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,564 km.
Where do you change planes between Fairbanks and Rapid City?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN) and Minneapolis (MSP). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Fairbanks and Rapid City?
Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI). Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Rapid City?
Rapid City is 2 hours ahead of Fairbanks.

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