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Flights from Ottawa to Rapid City
There are no direct flights from Ottawa to Rapid City. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 5h 39m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 5h 39m
Ottawa to Rapid City at a glance
Fastest journey5h 39mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Ottawa 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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YOW Chicago (ORD) RAP
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Sat06:30 YOW07:39 ORD1h 21m connection09:00 ORD10:09 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
- 2,169 km1,347 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 39mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hRapid City vs Ottawa
- Currency in Rapid City
- USD
- Airports
- YOW → RAP
Flights from Ottawa to Rapid City: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Rapid City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. 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 Ottawa to Rapid City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,169 km.
Where do you change planes between Ottawa and Rapid City?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ottawa and Rapid City?
Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Rapid City?
Rapid City is 2 hours behind Ottawa.





