Fly private between Sioux Falls and Washington from US$35,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Sioux Falls (FSD) to Washington (IAD) and Washington to Sioux Falls — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Sioux Falls to Washington is roughly 1,688 kilometres — 1,049 miles, or 911 nautical miles.
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Expect US$35,500 – US$68,000 for a one-way charter between Sioux Falls and Washington, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 31m | 2h 16m – 2h 46m | US$35,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 20m | 2h 06m – 2h 34m | US$48,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 31m | US$35,500 – US$49,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 29m | US$39,000 – US$54,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 23m | US$42,500 – US$59,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 20m | US$48,500 – US$68,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 20m | US$53,500 – US$75,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 23m | US$58,000 – US$81,500 | 9-12 |
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.
Every Sioux Falls–Washington 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.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Sioux Falls, United States: Sioux Falls Regional Airport and Madison Municipal Airport.
Washington, United States: Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field, Leesburg Executive Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field and Upperville Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 14:00 UTC.
Washington→Sioux Falls runs about 25 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls → Washington | 23 | 134 min | 115 min | Learjet 45 (5), Cessna Citation Sovereign (4), Cessna Citation CJ4 (2), Bombardier Challenger 300 (2) |
| Washington → Sioux Falls | 26 | 159 min | — | Cessna Citation CJ2 (5), Learjet 45 (3), Cessna Citation CJ3 (3), Cessna Citation Latitude (2) |
49 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
49 business-aviation flights were tracked between Sioux Falls and Washington from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.9 a week, on 46 separate days.
100% were jets and 0% turboprops. 23 flights set out from the Sioux Falls side and 26 from the Washington side.
Busiest full month: February 2026 (8 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) |
|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) – 49 flights |
| Washington | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) – 38 flights; Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) – 7 flights; Leesburg Executive Airport – 3 flights; Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field (MNZ) – 1 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.
| Sioux Falls Regional Airport | Washington Dulles International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KFSD / FSD | KIAD / IAD |
| Longest hard runway | 9,000 ft | 11,500 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | CONC-G |
| Field elevation | 1,429 ft | 312 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Sioux Falls to Washington can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Sioux Falls Regional Airport has 9,000 ft and Washington Dulles International Airport 11,500 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. At 1,688 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: 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 · Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field (6,200 ft, 25 km) · Leesburg Executive Airport (5,500 ft, 17 km) · Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (7,169 ft, 38 km) · Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (8,815 ft, 68 km)
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Demand on Sioux Falls–Washington comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$35,500 – US$68,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 2h 31m gate to gate over 1,688 km (1,049 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Sioux Falls–Washington 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.
Of course: Washington to Sioux Falls runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 49 business-aviation flights between Sioux Falls and Washington – about 0.9 a week, flown on 46 different days. Monday was the busiest day of the week and February 2026 the busiest full month (8 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) – 49 flights on the Sioux Falls side, and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) – 38 flights; Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) – 7 flights; Leesburg Executive Airport – 3 flights; Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field (MNZ) – 1 flights on the Washington side.
100% of the tracked flights were jets and 0% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Learjet 45.
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