Fly private between Pierre and Rapid City from US$10,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Pierre (PIR) to Rapid City (RAP), and from Rapid City (RAP) back to Pierre (PIR).
Pierre and Rapid City lie approximately 224 km apart (139 mi / 121 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Pierre–Rapid City spans US$10,000 – US$13,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 51 min | 46 min – 56 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 | 51 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 49 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 | 42 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 41 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Pierre–Rapid City charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Pierre, United States: Pierre Regional 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 12:00 UTC.
Pierre→Rapid City runs about 4 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre → Rapid City | 19 | 35 min | 25 min | Pilatus PC-12 (7), Beech Super King Air (5), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (3) |
| Rapid City → Pierre | 22 | 31 min | — | Pilatus PC-12 (15), Beech Super King Air (3), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (2) |
41 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
41 business-aviation flights were tracked between Pierre and Rapid City from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.8 a week, on 36 separate days.
10% were jets and 90% turboprops. 19 flights set out from the Pierre side and 22 from the Rapid City side.
Busiest full month: July 2026 (12 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Monday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Pierre | Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) – 41 flights |
| Rapid City | Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) – 41 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Pierre Regional Airport | Rapid City Regional Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KPIR / PIR | KRAP / RAP |
| Longest hard runway | 6,900 ft | 8,701 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 1,744 ft | 3,204 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Pierre to Rapid City can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Pierre Regional Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,900 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 900 ft to spare. The leg is 224 km.
Alternates within range: Onida Municipal Airport (3,800 ft, 38 km) · W L Thompson Airport · Harrold Municipal Airport · Presho Municipal Airport · 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)
Those 51 min are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Pierre and Rapid City.
See the guide range — US$10,000 – US$13,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Demand on Pierre–Rapid City 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$13,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 51 min gate to gate across the 224 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Pierre–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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 41 business-aviation flights between Pierre and Rapid City – about 0.8 a week, flown on 36 different days. Monday was the busiest day of the week and July 2026 the busiest full month (12 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) – 41 flights on the Pierre side, and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) – 41 flights on the Rapid City side.
10% of the tracked flights were jets and 90% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Pilatus PC-12.
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