Charter Mesa to Rapid City privately from US$21,500, about 2h 09m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Mesa (AZA) to Rapid City (RAP) and Rapid City to Mesa — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Mesa to Rapid City is roughly 1,406 kilometres — 874 miles, or 759 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Mesa to Rapid City (and Rapid City to Mesa) ranges from US$21,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$59,500 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 09m | 1h 56m – 2h 22m | US$31,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 01m | 1h 49m – 2h 13m | US$42,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 09m | US$31,000 – US$43,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 08m | US$34,000 – US$48,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 03m | US$37,000 – US$52,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 01m | US$42,500 – US$59,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 01m | US$47,000 – US$65,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 03m | US$51,000 – US$71,500 | 9-12 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Mesa and Rapid City? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Mesa, United States: Mesa Gateway Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Pegasus Airpark, Falcon Field, Scottsdale Airport and Phoenix Deer Valley Airport.
Rapid City, United States: Rapid City Regional Airport, Infinity Landing Airport, Sturgis Municipal Airport and Custer County Airport.
| Mesa Gateway Airport | Rapid City Regional Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KIWA / AZA | KRAP / RAP |
| Longest hard runway | 10,401 ft | 8,701 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 1,382 ft | 3,204 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Mesa to Rapid City can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Mesa Gateway Airport has 10,401 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. At 1,406 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (11,489 ft, 36 km) · Pegasus Airpark (5,124 ft, 12 km) · Falcon Field (5,100 ft, 18 km) · Scottsdale Airport (8,249 ft, 42 km) · 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)
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Mesa–Rapid City trip to about 2h 09m gate to gate.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$21,500 – US$59,500 range for Mesa–Rapid City, confirmed once we check live availability.
The Mesa to Rapid City route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$21,500 – US$59,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 2h 09m gate to gate over 1,406 km (874 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Mesa–Rapid City charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Mesa–Rapid City charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Rapid City to Mesa runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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