Private charter between Minneapolis and Bentonville starts at US$11,000 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly Minneapolis (MSP) ⇄ Bentonville (XNA) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Minneapolis and Bentonville is about 960 km (597 miles), or 519 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Minneapolis–Bentonville spans US$11,000 – US$33,000: 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. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 36m | 1h 26m – 1h 46m | US$23,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 36m | US$23,500 – US$33,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 35m | US$26,000 – US$36,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 32m | US$28,000 – US$39,500 | 8-10 |
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 Minneapolis and Bentonville? 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.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
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.
Bentonville, United States: Northwest Arkansas National Airport, Drake Field, Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field, Rogers Municipal Airport-Carter Field, Springdale Municipal Airport and Grove Regional Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Minneapolis: Saint Paul (STP), Minneapolis (FCM, MSP); Bentonville: Springdale (SPZ), Bentonville (KVBT), Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (XNA), Rogers (ROG).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sat, most often around 12:00 UTC.
Bentonville→Minneapolis runs about 5 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Wed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis → Bentonville | 28 | 82 min | 75 min | Learjet 45 (13), Embraer Phenom 300 (3), Cessna Citation Latitude (3), Pilatus PC-12 (2) |
| Bentonville → Minneapolis | 38 | 87 min | — | Learjet 45 (30), Pilatus PC-12 (3) |
66 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | Northwest Arkansas National Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMSP / MSP | KXNA / XNA |
| Longest hard runway | 11,006 ft | 8,801 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 841 ft | 1,287 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Minneapolis to Bentonville can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field has 11,006 ft and Northwest Arkansas National Airport 8,801 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 960 km.
Alternates within range: 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) · Drake Field (6,005 ft, 33 km) · Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field (5,053 ft, 11 km) · Rogers Municipal Airport-Carter Field (6,011 ft, 21 km) · Springdale Municipal Airport (5,302 ft, 21 km)
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Minneapolis–Bentonville trip to about 1h 36m gate to gate.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Demand on Minneapolis–Bentonville 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$11,000 – US$33,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 36m gate to gate over 960 km (597 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 Minneapolis–Bentonville 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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