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Flights from Rapid City to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Rapid City to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Denver, about 3h 30m door to door (23 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 30m
RAPDSMDEN

Rapid City to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey3h 30mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver

Best ways to fly from Rapid City to Des Moines

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) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Mon11:30 RAP12:41 DEN0h 49m connection13:30 DEN16:00 DSMUnited Airlines
23 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 30m
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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
830 km515 miles
Journey time
3h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hDes Moines vs Rapid City
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
RAP → DSM

Flights from Rapid City to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rapid City to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver. 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 Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 830 km.
Where do you change planes between Rapid City and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rapid City and Des Moines?
Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.

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