Fly private between Pierre and Minneapolis from US$10,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Pierre (PIR) to Minneapolis (FCM) and Minneapolis to Pierre — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Pierre to Minneapolis is roughly 543 kilometres — 337 miles, or 293 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Pierre to Minneapolis (and Minneapolis to Pierre) 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. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 09m | 1h 02m – 1h 16m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 05m | 59 min – 1h 12m | 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 09m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 07m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 05m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 05m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 04m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 02m | 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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Pierre, United States: Pierre Regional Airport.
Minneapolis, United States: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field, Flying Cloud Airport, Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport, New Richmond Regional Airport and L O Simenstad Municipal Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 15:00 UTC.
Minneapolis→Pierre runs about 13 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre → Minneapolis | 19 | 54 min | 46 min | Beech Super King Air (4), Bombardier Challenger 300 (4), Pilatus PC-12 (2), Cessna Citation XLS (2) |
| Minneapolis → Pierre | 17 | 67 min | — | Beech Super King Air (3), Dassault Falcon 900 (3), Cessna Citation XLS (3), Pilatus PC-12 (2) |
36 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
36 business-aviation flights were tracked between Pierre and Minneapolis from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.7 a week, on 29 separate days.
69% were jets and 31% turboprops. 19 flights set out from the Pierre side and 17 from the Minneapolis side.
Busiest full month: July 2026 (12 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Thursday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Pierre | Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) – 36 flights |
| Minneapolis | Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) – 23 flights; Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) – 11 flights; Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) – 2 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.
| Pierre Regional Airport | Flying Cloud Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KPIR / PIR | KFCM / FCM |
| Longest hard runway | 6,900 ft | 5,001 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,744 ft | 906 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,501 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,121 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,001 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,021 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,801 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,501 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,101 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,731 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,001 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,221 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,501 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,301 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,801 ft spare |
1,480 km 801 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,501 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,021 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,723 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,971 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 801 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,221 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 575 ft short |
4,600 km 3,921 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 71 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,247 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 101 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,721 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 309 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,541 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 439 ft short |
7,400 km 6,721 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 299 ft short |
7,800 km 7,121 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 211 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,721 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 999 ft short |
14,260 km 13,581 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 799 ft short |
11,112 km 10,433 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 999 ft short |
12,960 km 12,281 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 201 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,266 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Onida Municipal Airport (3,800 ft, 38 km) · W L Thompson Airport · Harrold Municipal Airport · Presho Municipal Airport · Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (6,491 ft, 14 km) · Flying Cloud Airport (5,001 ft, 19 km) · Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport (5,000 ft, 29 km) · New Richmond Regional Airport (5,507 ft, 61 km)
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Choose your wheels-up time — Pierre–Minneapolis runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Pierre–Minneapolis trip to about 1h 09m gate to gate.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Pierre–Minneapolis is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 09m gate to gate across the 543 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.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Pierre–Minneapolis departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Pierre–Minneapolis 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 36 business-aviation flights between Pierre and Minneapolis – about 0.7 a week, flown on 29 different days. Thursday was the busiest day of the week and July 2026 the busiest full month (12 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) – 36 flights on the Pierre side, and Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) – 23 flights; Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) – 11 flights; Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) – 2 flights on the Minneapolis side.
69% of the tracked flights were jets and 31% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Beech Super King Air.
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