Charter Denver to Rapid City privately from US$10,000, about 1h 04m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Denver (DEN) ⇄ Rapid City (RAP) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Denver and Rapid City lie approximately 484 km apart (301 mi / 261 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Denver to Rapid City (and Rapid City to Denver) 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. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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 04m | 58 min – 1h 10m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 01m | 55 min – 1h 07m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 22m | 1h 14m – 1h 30m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 04m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 03m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 01m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 01m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 00m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 58 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 22m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 18m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
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.
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:
Denver, United States: Denver International Airport, Buckley Space Force Base, Centennial Airport, Colorado Air and Space Port, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport and Greeley–Weld County Airport.
Rapid City, United States: Rapid City Regional Airport, Infinity Landing Airport, Sturgis Municipal Airport and Custer County Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Denver: Denver (APA, BJC, DEN, KFTG), Aurora (BFK), Greeley (GXY); Rapid City: Rapid City (RAP).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 14:00 UTC.
Rapid City→Denver runs about 11 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Thu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver → Rapid City | 29 | 53 min | 41 min | Pilatus PC-12 (5), Learjet 45 (3), Socata TBM-850 (3), Cessna Citation XLS (2) |
| Rapid City → Denver | 39 | 64 min | — | Pilatus PC-12 (9), Embraer Phenom 100 (6), Cessna Citation XLS (4), Learjet 45 (4) |
68 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Denver International Airport | Rapid City Regional Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KDEN / DEN | KRAP / RAP |
| Longest hard runway | 16,000 ft | 8,701 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 5,431 ft | 3,204 ft |
Denver International Airport is at 5,431 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
All 21 aircraft we quote for Denver to Rapid City can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Denver International Airport has 16,000 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 484 km.
Alternates within range: Buckley Space Force Base (11,006 ft, 19 km) · Centennial Airport (10,001 ft, 36 km) · Colorado Air and Space Port (8,002 ft, 14 km) · Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (9,000 ft, 38 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)
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Our team responds to Denver–Rapid City quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
The Denver 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$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.
About 1h 04m gate to gate over 484 km (301 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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 Denver–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.
Of course: Rapid City to Denver runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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