How long does it take to fly to Rapid City?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Kentucky you fly out of and what airport in Rapid City you fly into. For example, flying from Louisville to Rapid City takes 5h 15m on average. On the other hand, flying from Lexington to Rapid City takes 5h 26m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

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As of October 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Kentucky to Rapid City Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Kentucky to Rapid City Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kentucky to Rapid City Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rapid City Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Rapid City Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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5:15 am - 10:15 amSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

7h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:37 pm - 8:31 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

4h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$374United Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 21

7:55 am - 11:55 amSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

6h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

1:37 pm - 8:31 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

4h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21

8:00 am - 11:55 amSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

5h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

1:37 pm - 8:31 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

4h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399United Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20

3:36 pm - 7:08 pmSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

5h 32m1 stop Denver Intl

11:17 am - 11:59 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

10h 42m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$404United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21

9:00 am - 1:06 pmSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

6h 06m1 stop Denver Intl

2:40 pm - 10:30 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

5h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

$449United Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23

3:27 pm - 8:30 pmSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

7h 03m1 stop Denver Intl

5:00 am - 2:31 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 31m1 stop Denver Intl

$449United Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23

3:20 pm - 8:33 pmSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

7h 13m1 stop Denver Intl

5:30 am - 2:27 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 57m1 stop Denver Intl

$449United Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23

9:00 am - 12:30 pmSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

5h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

6:00 am - 1:20 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

5h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$449United Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23

10:16 am - 9:56 pmSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

13h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

10:24 am - 11:17 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

10h 53m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

$595American Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20

12:33 pm - 9:56 pmSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

11h 23m2 stops Philadelphia Dallas/Fort Worth

5:04 pm - 9:32 amRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

14h 28m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

$595American Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 21

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2:12 pm - 10:30 pmSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

10h 18m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl

7:05 am - 2:40 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

5h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

$797United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

1:25 pm - 10:30 pmSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

11h 05m2 stops Newark Denver Intl

7:05 am - 5:40 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

8h 35m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$802United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

5:15 am - 10:15 amSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

7h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:30 pm - 10:32 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

8h 02m1 stop Denver Intl

$819United Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 5

3:36 pm - 7:08 pmSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

5h 32m1 stop Denver Intl

7:05 am - 2:40 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

5h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

$827United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

6:30 am - 10:01 amSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

5h 31m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

2:30 pm - 11:59 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 29m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$830Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 5

6:00 am - 9:54 amSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

5h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:04 pm - 10:24 amRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

15h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$867American Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Fri, Oct 9

5:15 am - 10:15 amSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

7h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:37 pm - 2:39 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

23h 02m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$893United Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 9

5:15 am - 11:55 amSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

8h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

1:37 pm - 5:40 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

26h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$893United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Fri, Oct 9

5:15 am - 12:26 pmSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

9h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

1:37 pm - 2:39 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

23h 02m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$898United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Fri, Oct 9

5:49 pm - 9:56 pmSDF Louisville Intl-RAP Rapid City

6h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:51 pm - 12:33 pmRAP Rapid City-SDF Louisville Intl

21h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$905American Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 9

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Oct 16

SDF5:15 amLouisville Intl

7h 00m

1 stop

RAP10:15 amRapid City

Oct 21

RAP1:37 pmRapid City

4h 54m

1 stop

SDF8:31 pmLouisville Intl

$374

United Airlines

Oct 16

SDF8:00 amLouisville Intl

5h 55m

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RAP11:55 amRapid City

Oct 20

RAP1:37 pmRapid City

4h 54m

1 stop

SDF8:31 pmLouisville Intl

$399

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Oct 17

SDF3:36 pmLouisville Intl

5h 32m

1 stop

RAP7:08 pmRapid City

Oct 21

RAP11:17 amRapid City

10h 42m

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SDF11:59 pmLouisville Intl

$404

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Oct 16

SDF12:33 pmLouisville Intl

11h 23m

2 stops

RAP9:56 pmRapid City

Oct 21

RAP5:04 pmRapid City

14h 28m

2 stops

SDF9:32 amLouisville Intl

$595

American Airlines

Oct 10

LEX3:54 pmLexington Blue Grass

8h 02m

1 stop

RAP9:56 pmRapid City

Oct 15

RAP10:24 amRapid City

6h 47m

1 stop

LEX7:11 pmLexington Blue Grass

$708

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Oct 6

SDF6:00 amLouisville Intl

5h 54m

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RAP9:54 amRapid City

Oct 9

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15h 20m

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3:27 pm-8:30 pm

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SDF Louisville Intl - RAP Rapid City

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9:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Rapid City

Sat 1/23

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1 stop5h 20m

$449

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SDF Louisville Intl - RAP Rapid City

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Louisville Intl

Fri 10/16

10:16 am-9:56 pm

2 stops13h 40m

Rapid City

Tue 10/20

10:24 am-11:17 pm

2 stops10h 53m

$595

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SDF Louisville Intl - RAP Rapid City

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Louisville Intl

Fri 10/16

12:33 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops11h 23m

Rapid City

Wed 10/21

5:04 pm-9:32 am

2 stops14h 28m

$595

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United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rapid City from Kentucky according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Rapid City. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Rapid City on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Fastest flight time	4h 26m
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The fastest flight from Kentucky to Rapid City takes 4h 26m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kentucky to Rapid City Airport?
Prices for flights from Kentucky to Rapid City Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Kentucky to Rapid City Airport?
As of October 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Kentucky to Rapid City Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Kentucky to Rapid City Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kentucky to Rapid City Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rapid City Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Rapid City Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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