Charter Minneapolis to Rapid City privately from US$10,000, about 1h 30m in the air. 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.
From US$10,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
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.
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 |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
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 airborne 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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