Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP) flights
SkyWest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines fly nonstop from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field to Rapid City Regional Airport, with about 29 flights a week in July 2026. The 490-mile flight takes about 1h 43m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 490 mi · 789 km
- Flight time
- 1h 43m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying MSP to RAP
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 27 | Bombardier CRJ900, Embraer E175 | 34,208 | 1h 43m |
| Sun Country Airlines | 2 | Boeing 737-800 | 2,745 | 1h 39m |
| Endeavor AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900 | 41,828 | 1h 44m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSP to RAP flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:12am and the last at 9:55pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 3971Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:12am | 10:02am | 29 | 85% |
| DL 3967Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 1:01pm | 1:48pm | 26 | 78% |
| DL 3851Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:04pm | 3:49pm | 31 | 79% |
| DL 3714Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:55pm | 10:37pm | 31 | 74% |
Is MSP to RAP on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 1,254 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 12pm were the most punctual (93%), those around 9pm the least (77%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (59%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,254 | 80% | 16 min | 1.3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am to 10am | 344 | 83% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 70 | 93% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 109 | 79% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 245 | 78% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 109 | 79% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 363 | 77% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 125 | 9,275 | |
| September 2025 | 112 | 7,985 | |
| October 2025 | 115 | 6,967 | |
| November 2025 | 94 | 5,581 | |
| December 2025 | 100 | 5,906 | |
| January 2026 | 92 | 4,480 | |
| February 2026 | 83 | 4,450 | |
| March 2026 | 89 | 5,225 | |
| April 2026 | 89 | 5,216 | |
| May 2026 | 113 | 7,238 | |
| June 2026 | 118 | 8,088 | |
| July 2026 | 128 | 8,769 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.