Private charter between Bismarck and Sioux Falls starts at US$10,000 aboard a very light jet.
This route runs both ways — Bismarck (BIS) to Sioux Falls (FSD) and Sioux Falls to Bismarck — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Bismarck to Sioux Falls is roughly 473 kilometres — 294 miles, or 256 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Bismarck to Sioux Falls (and Sioux Falls to Bismarck) ranges from US$10,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$15,500 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 03m | 57 min – 1h 09m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 00m | 54 min – 1h 06m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 19m | 1h 11m – 1h 27m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 03m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 02m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 00m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 00m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 59 min | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 57 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 19m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 15m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Every Bismarck–Sioux Falls quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Bismarck, United States: Bismarck Municipal Airport.
Sioux Falls, United States: Sioux Falls Regional Airport and Madison Municipal Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday business corridor: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 11:00 UTC.
Sioux Falls→Bismarck runs about 7 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck → Sioux Falls | 28 | 56 min | 34 min | Beech Super King Air (9), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (9), Raytheon Premier 1 (3) |
| Sioux Falls → Bismarck | 31 | 63 min | — | Beech Super King Air (10), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (7), Embraer Phenom 300 (2), Cessna Citation 10 (2) |
59 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
59 business-aviation flights were tracked between Bismarck and Sioux Falls from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 1.1 a week, on 44 separate days.
39% were jets and 61% turboprops. 28 flights set out from the Bismarck side and 31 from the Sioux Falls side.
Busiest full month: June 2026 (16 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Tuesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Bismarck | Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) – 59 flights |
| Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) – 59 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Bismarck Municipal Airport | Sioux Falls Regional Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KBIS / BIS | KFSD / FSD |
| Longest hard runway | 8,794 ft | 9,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 1,661 ft | 1,429 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Bismarck to Sioux Falls can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Bismarck Municipal Airport has 8,794 ft and Sioux Falls Regional Airport 9,000 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 473 km.
Alternates within range: Mandan Municipal Airport (4,399 ft, 11 km) · Minnkota Private Airport (4,000 ft, 52 km) · Sauter Airport · Cloud Nine Airport · Madison Municipal Airport (5,000 ft, 55 km) · Quentin Aanenson Airfield - Luverne Municipal Airport (4,200 ft, 42 km) · Pipestone Municipal Airport (4,306 ft, 57 km) · Wings on the Prairie Airport
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Bismarck and Sioux Falls is built around your itinerary.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 473 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Demand on Bismarck–Sioux Falls comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 03m gate to gate across the 473 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Bismarck–Sioux Falls charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Bismarck–Sioux Falls charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 59 business-aviation flights between Bismarck and Sioux Falls – about 1.1 a week, flown on 44 different days. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week and June 2026 the busiest full month (16 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) – 59 flights on the Bismarck side, and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) – 59 flights on the Sioux Falls side.
39% of the tracked flights were jets and 61% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Beech Super King Air.
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