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Flights from Rapid City to Dayton

There are no direct flights from Rapid City to Dayton. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 5h 59m door to door (21 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 59m
RAPDAYDEN

Rapid City to Dayton at a glance

Fastest journey5h 59mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Rapid City to Dayton

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) DAY
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
Sun15:30 RAP16:46 DEN2h 14m connection19:00 DEN23:29 DAYSkyWest + United Airlines
20 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 59m
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RAP Chicago (ORD) DAY
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines
Sat13:45 RAP16:51 ORD5h 24m connection22:15 ORD00:08 DAYUnited Airlines + Republic Airlines
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 23m
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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
1,643 km1,020 miles
Journey time
5h 59mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hDayton vs Rapid City
Currency in Dayton
USD
Airports
RAP → DAY

Flights from Rapid City to Dayton: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rapid City to Dayton?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver and 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 Rapid City to Dayton?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,643 km.
Where do you change planes between Rapid City and Dayton?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN) and Chicago (ORD). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rapid City and Dayton?
Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). Dayton: James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY).
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Dayton?
Dayton is 2 hours ahead of Rapid City.

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