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Flights from Rapid City to Fairbanks

There are no direct flights from Rapid City to Fairbanks. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Minneapolis, about 12h 43m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 8h 26m
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Rapid City to Fairbanks at a glance

Fastest journey8h 26mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Rapid City to Fairbanks

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) FAI
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
Sat12:15 RAP13:26 DEN6h 04m connection19:30 DEN22:58 FAIUnited Airlines
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 43m
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RAP Minneapolis (MSP) FAI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 26m
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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
3,564 km2,213 miles
Journey time
8h 26mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hFairbanks vs Rapid City
Currency in Fairbanks
USD
Airports
RAP → FAI

Flights from Rapid City to Fairbanks: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rapid City to Fairbanks?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver 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 Fairbanks?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,564 km.
Where do you change planes between Rapid City and Fairbanks?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN) and Minneapolis (MSP). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rapid City and Fairbanks?
Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Fairbanks?
Fairbanks is 2 hours behind Rapid City.

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