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Flights from Rochester to Rapid City
There are no direct flights from Rochester to Rapid City. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 4h 54m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 54m
Rochester to Rapid City at a glance
Fastest journey4h 54mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from Rochester to Rapid City
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
ROC Chicago (ORD) RAP
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest, Envoy Air · Leg 2: United Airlines
Wed07:30 ROC08:14 ORD1h 01m connection09:15 ORD10:24 RAPUnited Airlines
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ROC Atlanta (ATL) RAP
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sat06:15 ROC08:05 ATL2h 10m connection10:15 ATL11:23 RAPDelta Air Lines
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
- 2,057 km1,277 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 54mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hRapid City vs Rochester
- Currency in Rapid City
- USD
- Airports
- ROC → RAP
Flights from Rochester to Rapid City: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Rochester to Rapid City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Atlanta and Charlotte. 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 Rochester to Rapid City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,057 km.
Where do you change planes between Rochester and Rapid City?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL) and Charlotte (CLT). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rochester and Rapid City?
Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC). Rapid City: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
What is the time difference between Rochester and Rapid City?
Rapid City is 2 hours behind Rochester.





