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Direct Flights from Minneapolis to Rapid City

Nonstop service from MSP to RAP on Delta, Sun Country. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.

Airlines
Delta, Sun Country
Nonstop flights
~3/day
Distance
488 mi
Days operated
Daily (all week)
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About Rapid City

Rapid City is a city in and the county seat of Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. It is located on the eastern slope of the Black Hills in western South Dakota and was named after Rapid Creek, where the settlement developed. It is the second-most populous city in the state with a population of 74,703 as of the 2020 census. The Rapid City metropolitan area has 156,000 residents.

Top things to do in Rapid City

  1. Crazy Horse Memorial
    The Crazy Horse Memorial is a mountain monument under construction on privately held land in the Black Hills, in Custer County, South Dakota, United States.
  2. Custer State Park
    Custer State Park is a South Dakota State Park and wildlife reserve in the Black Hills of the United States.
  3. Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Rapid City, South Dakota)
    The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is a Catholic cathedral and parish church located in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. Completed in 1962, it serves as the third cathedral of the Diocese of Rapid City.
  4. Reptile Gardens
    Reptile Gardens is a reptile-focused zoo south of Rapid City, South Dakota, on US 16 between Rapid City and Mount Rushmore. The park is open from the first Saturday of March through November 30 each year.
  5. Dinosaur Park
    Dinosaur Park is a dinosaur park in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. Dedicated on May 22, 1936, it contains seven dinosaur sculptures on a hill overlooking the city, created to capitalize on the tourists coming t…
  6. Black Hills National Cemetery
    Black Hills National Cemetery, originally named Fort Meade National Cemetery, is a United States National Cemetery near Sturgis, South Dakota.
  7. Fort Meade National Cemetery
    Fort Meade National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located near the city of Sturgis in Meade County, South Dakota.
  8. Rushmore Cave
    Rushmore Cave is the closest show cave to Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the United States. It contains a wide variety of natural formations. It is the ninth longest cave in South Dakota.
  9. The Journey Museum and Learning Center
    The Journey Museum and Learning Center is a museum in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States with 7 acres (28,000 m2) of gardens.
  10. Adams Museum & House
    The Adams Museum & House in Deadwood, South Dakota is the Black Hills' oldest history museum. Artifacts on display reflect the legends of Wild Bill, Calamity Jane, Deadwood Dick, and the Black Hills gold rush.
  11. Lincoln Borglum Museum
    The Lincoln Borglum Museum is located in the Mount Rushmore National Memorial near Keystone, South Dakota. It features two 125-seat theaters that show a 13-minute movie about Mount Rushmore.
  12. Deer Mountain Village
    Deer Mountain Village is a four-season luxury mountain community and ski resort located in the Black Hills just outside of Lead, South Dakota. Deer Mountain has a vertical drop of 699 feet, with a summit of 6,654 feet.

Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).

Planning a trip to Rapid City

Best time to visit
The best time to visit Rapid City is May–June and September, when daytime highs are a comfortable 72–76°F.
How long to stay
Rapid City rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, and Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Rapid City, South Dakota) and beyond.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Minneapolis to Rapid City?
Yes — you can fly nonstop from Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP) on Delta, Sun Country.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Minneapolis to Rapid City?
Delta, Sun Country fly nonstop between Minneapolis (MSP) and Rapid City (RAP).
How many nonstop flights are there from Minneapolis to Rapid City?
There are about 3 nonstop departures per day (roughly 21 per week) from Minneapolis to Rapid City.
How far is Rapid City from Minneapolis?
Rapid City is about 488 miles from Minneapolis by air.
What is there to do in Rapid City?
Popular things to do include Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Rapid City, South Dakota), Reptile Gardens, and more.

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