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Flights from Kansas City to Rapid City
There are no direct flights from Kansas City to Rapid City. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Minneapolis, about 3h 16m door to door (75 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 16m
Kansas City to Rapid City at a glance
Fastest journey3h 16mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Minneapolis
Best ways to fly from Kansas City 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.
1Search
MKC Denver (DEN) RAP
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon10:00 MKC10:30 DEN0h 45m connection11:15 DEN12:16 RAPUnited Airlines
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MKC Minneapolis (MSP) RAP
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest
Sat12:45 MKC13:53 MSP1h 22m connection15:15 MSP15:42 RAPSkyWest
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
- 907 km563 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 16mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hRapid City vs Kansas City
- Currency in Rapid City
- USD
- Airports
- MCI → RAP
Flights from Kansas City to Rapid City: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Rapid City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 907 km.
Where do you change planes between Kansas City and Rapid City?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN) and Minneapolis (MSP). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kansas City and Rapid City?
Kansas City: Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Rapid City?
Rapid City is 1 hour behind Kansas City.





