Charter Bismarck to Rapid City privately from US$10,000, about 1h 07m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Bismarck (BIS) to Rapid City (RAP) and Rapid City to Bismarck — timed and priced alike.
Bismarck and Rapid City lie approximately 353 km apart (219 mi / 190 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Bismarck–Rapid City spans US$10,000 – US$13,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 07m | 1h 00m – 1h 14m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 54 min | 49 min – 59 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 07m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 04m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 54 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 52 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 51 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
The guide range for Bismarck–Rapid City is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Bismarck, United States: Bismarck Municipal Airport.
Rapid City, United States: Rapid City Regional Airport, Infinity Landing Airport, Sturgis Municipal Airport and Custer County Airport.
Observed traffic points to a weekday route with afternoon departures, on the departures logged so far.
Bismarck→Rapid City runs about 4 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck → Rapid City | 6 | 51 min | 35 min | Pilatus PC-12 (2), Beech Super King Air (2) |
| Rapid City → Bismarck | 10 | 47 min | 35 min | Pilatus PC-12 (4), Beech Super King Air (2), Cessna Citation XLS (2) |
16 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Bismarck Municipal Airport | Rapid City Regional Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KBIS / BIS | KRAP / RAP |
| Longest hard runway | 8,794 ft | 8,701 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 1,661 ft | 3,204 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Bismarck to Rapid City can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Bismarck Municipal Airport has 8,794 ft and Rapid City Regional Airport 8,701 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 353 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 · Infinity Landing Airport (5,000 ft, 25 km) · Sturgis Municipal Airport (5,100 ft, 49 km) · Custer County Airport (5,500 ft, 57 km) · Custer State Park Airport (4,000 ft, 43 km)
Pets are welcome on every Bismarck–Rapid City charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Our team responds to Bismarck–Rapid City quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Bismarck–Rapid City sector leaves when you do.
Demand on Bismarck–Rapid City comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$13,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 07m gate to gate across the 353 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Bismarck–Rapid City charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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