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Flights from Rapid City to Austin

There are no direct flights from Rapid City to Austin. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Dallas, about 4h 19m door to door (33 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 19m
RAPAUSDEN

Rapid City to Austin at a glance

Fastest journey4h 19mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Rapid City to Austin

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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RAP Denver (DEN) AUS
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Tue11:30 RAP12:41 DEN1h 04m connection13:45 DEN16:49 AUSUnited Airlines
25 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 19m
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RAP Dallas (DFW) AUS
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Mon12:45 RAP15:55 DFW2h 20m connection18:15 DFW19:05 AUSEnvoy Air + American Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 20m
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RAP Minneapolis (MSP) AUS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Mon06:45 RAP09:08 MSP2h 07m connection11:15 MSP13:40 AUSSkyWest + Southwest Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 55m
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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
1,610 km1,000 miles
Journey time
4h 19mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hAustin vs Rapid City
Currency in Austin
USD
Airports
RAP → AUS

Flights from Rapid City to Austin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rapid City to Austin?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Dallas 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 Rapid City to Austin?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,610 km.
Where do you change planes between Rapid City and Austin?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW) and Minneapolis (MSP). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rapid City and Austin?
Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). Austin: Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Austin?
Austin is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.

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