Compare airlines and travel sites in one search No booking fees from us
FlightConnect
Search flights
  1. Home
  2. Flights
  3. Flights from Rapid City
  4. Rapid City to Cincinnati
Connecting route · United States → United States

Flights from Rapid City to Cincinnati

There are no direct flights from Rapid City to Cincinnati. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Denver, about 4h 18m door to door (34 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 18m
RAPCVGDEN

Rapid City to Cincinnati at a glance

Fastest journey4h 18mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Denver

Best ways to fly from Rapid City to Cincinnati

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
RAP Chicago (ORD) CVG
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air
Wed13:30 RAP16:36 ORD1h 09m connection17:45 ORD19:48 CVGUnited Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 18m
Search
2
RAP Denver (DEN) CVG
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Fri19:00 RAP20:11 DEN0h 49m connection21:00 DEN01:28 CVGUnited Airlines
20 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 28m
Search
3
RAP Atlanta (ATL) CVG
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Sat12:30 RAP17:15 ATL0h 45m connection18:00 ATL19:10 CVGDelta Air Lines
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 40m
Search
4
RAP Minneapolis (MSP) CVG
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Sun11:30 RAP13:53 MSP2h 07m connection16:00 MSP18:33 CVGSkyWest + Delta Air Lines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 03m
Search

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
1,648 km1,023 miles
Journey time
4h 18mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hCincinnati vs Rapid City
Currency in Cincinnati
USD
Airports
RAP → CVG

Flights from Rapid City to Cincinnati: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rapid City to Cincinnati?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Denver and Atlanta. 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 Cincinnati?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,648 km.
Where do you change planes between Rapid City and Cincinnati?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Atlanta (ATL) and Minneapolis (MSP). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rapid City and Cincinnati?
Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Cincinnati?
Cincinnati is 2 hours ahead of Rapid City.

More flights from Rapid City

Autumn view of the Cleveland sign in scenic Edgewater Park.1+ stopClevelandWith a connectionSee the best way to goA scenic view of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., with reflections in the reflecting pool and a cloudy sky overhead.1+ stopWashingtonWith a connectionSee the best way to goStunning view of Denver's cityscape with skyscrapers under a colorful sunset sky.NonstopDenverNonstopSee the best way to goView of the Memphis sign set against the historic city skyline, showcasing iconic architecture.1+ stopMemphisWith a connectionSee the best way to goVibrant sandstone formations at Providence Canyon State Park, Georgia, under bright blue skies.1+ stopLittle RockWith a connectionSee the best way to goLower Manhattan skyscrapers and One World Trade Center in New York1+ stopNew YorkWith a connectionSee the best way to go