Flying from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Denver International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport.
Flights from DEN to RAP start from 07:45 — the first with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:00 with United Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 56 weekly Denver International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport flights.
Your DEN to RAP flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Getting to Rapid City (and then discovering more of the United States!) is easy with United. This popular carrier has direct flights from Denver International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is United.
United ranks as the leading on-time carrier for DEN to RAP flights, with 84.44% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Denver International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DEN and RAP include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
82 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Denver International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport flight. A return flight starts from 173 €. These prices may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DEN to RAP, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Denver International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from DEN to RAP.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Denver International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport.
Handy information about Denver International Airport (DEN)
You'll find DEN at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
80% of flights departing from Denver International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of DEN.
Central Denver to Denver International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Denver International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport, take a look at Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport. It's a quick drive from DEN.
Arriving at Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
Hop off your Denver International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a convenient option within easy reach of RAP, head for La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark.
Grab a Rapid City Regional Airport rental car and discover Rapid City and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Alamo and Enterprise are popular outlets you can book with here.
Increase the odds of getting the best possible rate by booking early. Reserving your ride from Rapid City Regional Airport several weeks in advance is a smart move.
Getting from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) to central Rapid City
RAP is located at 4550 Terminal Road, Suite 102.
From Rapid City Regional Airport, Rapid City is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
The quietest month for a flight from Denver International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Rapid City based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Denver International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Rapid City, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February has average temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DEN to RAP around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Fort Collins is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Rapid City. Around 418 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Arapaho National Forest, Odell Brewing Company and Poudre River Whitewater Park.
