Rapid City (RAP) to Minneapolis (MSP) flights
SkyWest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines fly nonstop from Rapid City Regional Airport to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field, with about 29 flights a week in July 2026. The 490-mile flight takes about 1h 36m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 490 mi · 789 km
- Flight time
- 1h 36m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying RAP to MSP
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 27 | Bombardier CRJ900, Embraer E175 | 33,867 | 1h 36m |
| Sun Country Airlines | 2 | Boeing 737-800 | 2,564 | 1h 27m |
| Endeavor AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900 | 42,671 | 1h 37m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RAP to MSP flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:48am and the last at 4:30pm. 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 3927Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:48am | 9:30am | 31 | 91% |
| DL 3971Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:46am | 1:24pm | 29 | 84% |
| DL 3967Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 2:32pm | 5:09pm | 26 | 77% |
| DL 3851Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:30pm | 7:15pm | 31 | 83% |
Is RAP to MSP on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 85% of 1,254 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (88%), those around 11am the least (83%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (55%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,254 | 85% | 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 365 | 88% | |
| 10am to 11am | 158 | 86% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 200 | 83% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 178 | 84% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 329 | 83% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 124 | 9,182 | |
| September 2025 | 111 | 7,966 | |
| October 2025 | 115 | 7,425 | |
| November 2025 | 95 | 5,705 | |
| December 2025 | 100 | 5,806 | |
| January 2026 | 92 | 4,610 | |
| February 2026 | 83 | 4,352 | |
| March 2026 | 89 | 5,049 | |
| April 2026 | 90 | 5,218 | |
| May 2026 | 112 | 6,971 | |
| June 2026 | 116 | 7,743 | |
| July 2026 | 128 | 9,075 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.