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Flights from Rapid City to Traverse City

There are no direct flights from Rapid City to Traverse City. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 4h 48m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 14m
RAPTVCORD

Rapid City to Traverse City at a glance

Fastest journey4h 14mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Rapid City to Traverse City

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) TVC
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
Sun07:15 RAP08:26 DEN1h 19m connection09:45 DEN14:03 TVCUnited Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 48m
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RAP Chicago (ORD) TVC
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air
Fri13:45 RAP16:51 ORD3h 24m connection20:15 ORD22:09 TVCUnited Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 24m
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RAP Minneapolis (MSP) TVC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 14m
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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
1,401 km870 miles
Journey time
4h 14mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hTraverse City vs Rapid City
Currency in Traverse City
USD
Airports
RAP → TVC

Flights from Rapid City to Traverse City: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rapid City to Traverse City?
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 Traverse City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,401 km.
Where do you change planes between Rapid City and Traverse City?
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 Traverse City?
Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP). Traverse City: Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Traverse City?
Traverse City is 2 hours ahead of Rapid City.

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