Rapid City (RAP) to Denver (DEN) flights
SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines fly nonstop from Rapid City Regional Airport to Denver International Airport, with about 59 flights a week in July 2026. The 301-mile flight takes about 1h 28m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 301 mi · 484 km
- Flight time
- 1h 28m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying RAP to DEN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 44 | Bombardier CRJ200, Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ550 | 99,731 | 1h 31m |
| United Airlines | 16 | Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319 | 95,958 | 1h 21m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RAP to DEN flight schedule
11 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 8 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:00am and the last at 5:58pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 5576United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:00am | 6:38am | 31 | 89% |
| UA 1767United Airlines | 7:00am | 8:25am | 31 | 85% |
| UA 5884United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:55am | 10:33am | 31 | 77% |
| UA 5708United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:26am | 12:00pm | 26 | 81% |
| UA 1829United Airlines | 11:20am | 12:48pm | 10 | 85% |
| UA 1598United Airlines | 11:22am | 12:45pm | 21 | 71% |
| UA 5456United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 12:30pm | 2:02pm | 21 | 80% |
| UA 5742United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 12:35pm | 2:14pm | 10 | 90% |
| UA 5805United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:27pm | 5:07pm | 28 | 64% |
| UA 5947United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:41pm | 6:25pm | 16 | 63% |
| UA 5671United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:58pm | 7:40pm | 28 | 74% |
Is RAP to DEN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 81% of 2,844 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (89%), those around 4pm the least (62%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (37%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2,844 | 81% | 18 min | 1.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 361 | 89% | |
| 7am to 8am | 363 | 83% | |
| 8am to 9am | 275 | 71% | |
| 9am to 10am | 112 | 88% | |
| 10am to 11am | 331 | 85% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 213 | 84% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 333 | 88% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 151 | 87% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 209 | 70% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 219 | 62% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 196 | 68% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 282 | 20,742 | |
| September 2025 | 264 | 19,442 | |
| October 2025 | 265 | 18,923 | |
| November 2025 | 218 | 13,818 | |
| December 2025 | 214 | 13,764 | |
| January 2026 | 212 | 12,673 | |
| February 2026 | 194 | 12,436 | |
| March 2026 | 223 | 14,577 | |
| April 2026 | 223 | 14,221 | |
| May 2026 | 262 | 17,547 | |
| June 2026 | 262 | 19,100 | |
| July 2026 | 263 | 19,348 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.