Fly private between Pierre and Sioux Falls from US$10,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Pierre (PIR) to Sioux Falls (FSD) and Sioux Falls to Pierre — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Pierre to Sioux Falls is roughly 297 kilometres — 185 miles, or 160 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Pierre to Sioux Falls (and Sioux Falls to Pierre) ranges from US$10,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$13,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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. 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. | 59 min | 53 min – 1h 05m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 50 min | 45 min – 55 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 59 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 56 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 50 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 49 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 48 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Pierre and Sioux Falls? 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Pierre, United States: Pierre Regional Airport.
Sioux Falls, United States: Sioux Falls Regional Airport and Madison Municipal Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 01:00 UTC.
Sioux Falls→Pierre runs about 5 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre → Sioux Falls | 75 | 39 min | 28 min | Pilatus PC-12 (40), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (14), Beech Super King Air (7), Cessna Citation S2 (4) |
| Sioux Falls → Pierre | 123 | 44 min | — | Pilatus PC-12 (45), Beech Super King Air (41), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (11), Cessna Citation S2 (8) |
198 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
198 business-aviation flights were tracked between Pierre and Sioux Falls from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 3.8 a week, on 123 separate days.
20% were jets and 80% turboprops. 75 flights set out from the Pierre side and 123 from the Sioux Falls side.
Busiest full month: July 2026 (42 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Wednesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Pierre | Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) – 198 flights |
| Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) – 198 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 | Sioux Falls Regional Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KPIR / PIR | KFSD / FSD |
| Longest hard runway | 6,900 ft | 9,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 1,744 ft | 1,429 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Pierre to Sioux Falls 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 297 km.
Alternates within range: Onida Municipal Airport (3,800 ft, 38 km) · W L Thompson Airport · Harrold Municipal Airport · Presho Municipal Airport · Madison Municipal Airport (5,000 ft, 55 km) · Quentin Aanenson Airfield - Luverne Municipal Airport (4,200 ft, 42 km) · Pipestone Municipal Airport (4,306 ft, 57 km) · Wings on the Prairie Airport
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Those 59 min are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
The Pierre to Sioux Falls 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$13,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 59 min gate to gate across the 297 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Pierre–Sioux Falls 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.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 198 business-aviation flights between Pierre and Sioux Falls – about 3.8 a week, flown on 123 different days. Wednesday was the busiest day of the week and July 2026 the busiest full month (42 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) – 198 flights on the Pierre side, and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) – 198 flights on the Sioux Falls side.
20% of the tracked flights were jets and 80% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Pilatus PC-12.
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