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Flights from Rapid City to Palm Springs

There are no direct flights from Rapid City to Palm Springs. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Las Vegas, about 6h 02m door to door (20 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 33m
RAPPSPDEN

Rapid City to Palm Springs at a glance

Fastest journey5h 33mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Rapid City to Palm Springs

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) PSP
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Wed07:15 RAP08:26 DEN2h 49m connection11:15 DEN12:17 PSPUnited Airlines
20 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 02m
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RAP Las Vegas (LAS) PSP
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 33m
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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
1,616 km1,004 miles
Journey time
5h 33mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hPalm Springs vs Rapid City
Currency in Palm Springs
USD
Airports
RAP → PSP

Flights from Rapid City to Palm Springs: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rapid City to Palm Springs?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver and Las Vegas. 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 Palm Springs?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,616 km.
Where do you change planes between Rapid City and Palm Springs?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN) and Las Vegas (LAS). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rapid City and Palm Springs?
Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). Palm Springs: Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Palm Springs?
Palm Springs is 1 hour behind Rapid City.

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