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Flights from Rapid City to Cedar Rapids

There are no direct flights from Rapid City to Cedar Rapids. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 4h 14m door to door (29 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 56m
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Rapid City to Cedar Rapids at a glance

Fastest journey3h 56mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Rapid City to Cedar Rapids

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) CID
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Fri18:15 RAP19:31 DEN1h 14m connection20:45 DEN23:29 CIDSkyWest
21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 14m
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RAP Chicago (ORD) CID
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, American Airlines, SkyWest
Thu14:15 RAP17:21 ORD2h 54m connection20:15 ORD21:08 CIDUnited Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 53m
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RAP Minneapolis (MSP) CID
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~3h 56m
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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
968 km601 miles
Journey time
3h 56mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hCedar Rapids vs Rapid City
Currency in Cedar Rapids
USD
Airports
RAP → CID

Flights from Rapid City to Cedar Rapids: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rapid City to Cedar Rapids?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Chicago 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 Cedar Rapids?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 968 km.
Where do you change planes between Rapid City and Cedar Rapids?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD) and Minneapolis (MSP). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rapid City and Cedar Rapids?
Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). Cedar Rapids: The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID).
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.

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