Charter Minneapolis to Rapid City privately from US$10,000, about 1h 30m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP), and from Rapid City (RAP) back to Minneapolis (MSP).
As the crow flies, Minneapolis to Rapid City is roughly 786 kilometres — 488 miles, or 424 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Minneapolis to Rapid City (and Rapid City to Minneapolis) ranges from US$10,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$28,500 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. 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. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 30m | 1h 21m – 1h 39m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 24m | 1h 16m – 1h 32m | US$14,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 30m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 27m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 25m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 24m | US$14,000 – US$19,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 22m | US$15,500 – US$21,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 19m | US$17,000 – US$23,500 | 6-8 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Every Minneapolis–Rapid City quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
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.
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 — Minneapolis: Minneapolis (FCM), Saint Paul (STP); Rapid City: Rapid City (RAP).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 13:00 UTC.
Minneapolis→Rapid City runs about 24 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Tue 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 → Rapid City | 37 | 114 min | 62 min | Beech Super King Air (24), Pilatus PC-12 (2), Learjet 45 (2), Beech Beechjet (2) |
| Rapid City → Minneapolis | 29 | 90 min | — | Beech Super King Air (14), Pilatus PC-12 (4), Learjet 45 (3), Beech Beechjet (3) |
66 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | Rapid City Regional Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMSP / MSP | KRAP / RAP |
| Longest hard runway | 11,006 ft | 8,701 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 841 ft | 3,204 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Minneapolis to Rapid City can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field has 11,006 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 786 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) · 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)
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 4-6 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Pets are welcome on every Minneapolis–Rapid City charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Minneapolis–Rapid City quote requests within 60 minutes.
The Minneapolis to Rapid City route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$28,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 30m gate to gate across the 786 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Minneapolis–Rapid City departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
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 Minneapolis runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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