Private charter between Duluth and Minneapolis starts at US$10,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Duluth (DLH) to Minneapolis (MSP) and Minneapolis to Duluth — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Duluth to Minneapolis is roughly 232 kilometres — 144 miles, or 125 nautical miles.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Duluth and Minneapolis, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
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.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 52 min | 47 min – 57 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 43 min | 39 min – 47 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 52 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 50 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 43 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 43 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 42 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Duluth, United States: Duluth International Airport, Richard I Bong Memorial Airport and Minnesuing 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 — Duluth: Duluth (DLH), Superior (SUW); Minneapolis: Minneapolis (FCM, MSP, KANE), Saint Paul (STP).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 18:00 UTC.
Duluth→Minneapolis runs about 4 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth → Minneapolis | 106 | 39 min | 27 min | Beech Super King Air (37), Cirrus Vision (24), Pilatus PC-12 (11), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (7) |
| Minneapolis → Duluth | 76 | 35 min | — | Cirrus Vision (25), Beech Super King Air (18), Gulfstream 5 (5), Cessna Citation Latitude (4) |
182 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Duluth International Airport | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KDLH / DLH | KMSP / MSP |
| Longest hard runway | 10,591 ft | 11,006 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 1,428 ft | 841 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Duluth to Minneapolis can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Duluth International Airport has 10,591 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 232 km.
Alternates within range: Richard I Bong Memorial Airport (5,100 ft, 19 km) · Minnesuing Airport (5,300 ft, 63 km) · Cloquet Carlton County Airport (4,003 ft, 28 km) · Richard B Helgeson Airport (4,400 ft, 41 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)
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Those 52 min are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$10,000 – US$15,500 range for Duluth–Minneapolis, confirmed once we check live availability.
Demand on Duluth–Minneapolis comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 52 min gate to gate across the 232 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Duluth–Minneapolis departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Duluth–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.
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