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Flights from Rapid City to Detroit

There are no direct flights from Rapid City to Detroit. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 4h 50m door to door (38 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 50m
RAPDTWDEN

Rapid City to Detroit at a glance

Fastest journey4h 50mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Rapid City to Detroit

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) DTT
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Wed07:15 RAP08:26 DEN1h 04m connection09:30 DEN14:05 DTTUnited Airlines
25 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 50m
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RAP Chicago (ORD) DTT
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Thu14:15 RAP17:21 ORD1h 39m connection19:00 ORD21:05 DTTUnited Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 50m
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RAP Minneapolis (MSP) DTT
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 MSP18:25 DTTSkyWest + Delta Air Lines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 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
1,643 km1,020 miles
Journey time
4h 50mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hDetroit vs Rapid City
Currency in Detroit
USD
Airports
RAP → DTW

Flights from Rapid City to Detroit: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rapid City to Detroit?
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 Detroit?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,643 km.
Where do you change planes between Rapid City and Detroit?
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 Detroit?
Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Detroit?
Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Rapid City.

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