Airports with non-stop flights to 100+ destinations
Airports with non-stop flights to 30+ destinations
Airports with non-stop flights to 7 to 30 destinations
Airports with non-stop flights to less then 7 destinations
Show flights within a certain date range
Show flights that depart and / or arrive between specific times
Show flights within a certain price range
Show flights operated by a specific alliance
Show flights operated by a specific airline
Show flights in a specific flight class
Show flights operated by a specific aircraft
Show flights with a min / max flight distance
Show flights with a min / max flight duration
Show direct flights, or flights with 1 or 2 stopovers
Show connecting flights with the same airline only
Where would you like to fly from?
Where would you like to fly to?
Did you mean flights from Fairbanks to Rapid City?
United States
Rapid City Regional Airport
Switch direction
United States
Fairbanks International Airport
At present, there are no direct flights from Rapid City to Fairbanks.
However, there are several flights from RAP to FAI with a stopover.
Select a stopover airport from the list below to see which airlines operate flights from RAP to FAI, and to see what flight schedules are available.
The Subarctic region surrounding Fairbanks is famous for its natural landscapes, rich wildlife, and spectacular sights such as the Northern Lights and the midnight sun. Winters here are long, harsh, and extremely cold, typically lasting between 6 to 8 months, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C (-4°F). Summers on the other hand are short but pleasant, lasting only 1 to 3 months, with temperatures reaching a comfortable 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F) and lots of daylight.
The best time to visit is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March, perfect for enjoying a variety of winter sports in the higher elevations. For a trip outside winter, mid-summer (May to August) offers mild, and pleasantly warm weather.

In total there are 2 airlines that cover the full route from Rapid City RAP to Fairbanks FAI. These airlines are:
All other flights from Rapid City to Fairbanks are operated by a combination of multiple carriers, which are listed below:
In total there are 2 alliances that cover the full route from Rapid City RAP to Fairbanks FAI. These alliances are:
You can fly the full journey from RAP to FAI in either Economy or Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route, at least not on the full route with just 1 stopover.
Currently, there is only one aircraft type that covers the full route (with 1 stopover) from Rapid City to Fairbanks, which is the Boeing 737 MAX 8.
All other flights from Rapid City to Fairbanks are operated by a combination of multiple aircraft types.
The distance between Rapid City and Fairbanks is 2,227 miles (3,585 kilometers).
However, because there are no direct flights between RAP and FAI, the distance of the full journey varies between 2,723 and 3,553 miles (or 4,382 and 5,718 kilometers), depending on your stopover airport.
Flights from Rapid City to Fairbanks take from 6 hours and 59 minutes up to 9 hours and 1 minute, depending on your stopover airport.
Please note that these times refer to the actual flight times, excluding the stopover time in between connecting flights, as this depends on your stopover airport as well as your date(s) of travel.
There is 1 airport in Fairbanks: Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
From 6 hours and 59 minutes up to 9 hours and 1 minute, depending on your stopover airport.
Note that this excludes the layover time in between connecting flights.
Because there are no direct flights between RAP and FAI, the total distance of the full journey varies between 2,723 and 3,553 miles (or 4,382 and 5,718 kilometers), depending on your stopover airport.
United Airlines and Delta are flying the full route from Rapid City to Fairbanks.
Sun Country Airlines and American Airlines operate several connecting flights, but only partly.
SkyTeam and Star Alliance are flying from Rapid City to Fairbanks.
You can fly the full route from Rapid City to Fairbanks (with 1 stopover) in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly the full route from Rapid City to Fairbanks (with 1 stopover):
This website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors.
Please support us by disabling your ad blocker. Or choose one of our plans.
Stay informed ↓
We donate 1% of our revenue to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere