Private charter between Cleveland and Minneapolis starts at US$11,500 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly Cleveland (CLE) ⇄ Minneapolis (MSP) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Cleveland and Minneapolis lie approximately 999 km apart (621 mi / 539 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Cleveland–Minneapolis spans US$11,500 – US$33,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 39m | 1h 29m – 1h 49m | US$24,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 39m | US$24,000 – US$33,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 38m | US$26,500 – US$37,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 35m | US$29,000 – US$40,000 | 8-10 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Jet charter costs between Cleveland and Minneapolis are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Cleveland, United States: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Burke Lakefront Airport, Cuyahoga County Airport, Akron Fulton International Airport, Lorain County Regional Airport and Akron Canton 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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Cleveland: Cleveland (CLE), Akron (CAK); Minneapolis: Minneapolis (MSP, FCM), Saint Paul (STP).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 12:00 UTC.
Cleveland→Minneapolis runs about 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland → Minneapolis | 31 | 99 min | 91 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (5), Bombardier Challenger 350 (5), Dassault Falcon 2000 (4), Learjet 45 (4) |
| Minneapolis → Cleveland | 29 | 87 min | — | Bombardier Challenger 350 (4), Cessna Citation XLS (4), Bombardier Challenger 300 (3), Cessna Citation Latitude (2) |
60 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCLE / CLE | KMSP / MSP |
| Longest hard runway | 9,953 ft | 11,006 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 791 ft | 841 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Cleveland to Minneapolis can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport has 9,953 ft and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 11,006 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 999 km.
Alternates within range: Burke Lakefront Airport (6,604 ft, 18 km) · Cuyahoga County Airport (5,502 ft, 35 km) · Akron Fulton International Airport (6,336 ft, 52 km) · Lorain County Regional Airport (5,002 ft, 28 km) · 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)
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Cleveland–Minneapolis trip to about 1h 39m gate to gate.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Guide pricing on Cleveland–Minneapolis is published clearly: US$11,500 – US$33,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 7-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Cleveland–Minneapolis is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$11,500 – US$33,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 39m gate to gate over 999 km (621 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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 Cleveland–Minneapolis charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Cleveland–Minneapolis charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Minneapolis to Cleveland runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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