Private Jet Charter Des Moines (DSM) to Rapid City (RAP)

Fly privately from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), a 816 km (441 nm) flight, from 1h 19m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $6,400 all-in.

Distance: 816 km
Fastest: 1h 19m
From: $6,400
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Des Moines to Rapid City?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
1h 46m
Est. price
$10,100
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
1h 34m
Est. price
$9,300
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
1h 32m
Est. price
$13,300
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
1h 31m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
1h 28m
Est. price
$19,200
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
1h 24m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
2h 21m
Est. price
$6,400
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	1h 46m	Non-stop	$10,100$5,900 – $14,200	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	1h 34m	Non-stop	$9,300$5,800 – $12,800	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	1h 32m	Non-stop	$13,300$7,100 – $19,400	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	1h 31m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	1h 28m	Non-stop	$19,200$12,200 – $26,200	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	1h 24m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	2h 21m	Non-stop	$6,400$4,300 – $8,500	Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Des Moines to Rapid City non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 816 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax: 7
Time: 2h 48m
Range: 1,700km

about $8,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 1h 51m
Range: 2,450km

about $12,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 1h 55m
Range: 2,161km

about $14,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 31m
Range: 3,150km

about $19,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 1h 32m
Range: 6,480km

about $26,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 1h 30m
Range: 6,075km

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Des Moines to Rapid City in local time

Take off from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) at about 10:19 local time, after 1h 19m in the air. Rapid City is 1 hour behind Des Moines.

Return flight: Rapid City to Des Moines

Empty legs near this route

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Des Moines to Rapid City price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $6,000; August is the dearest at about $6,900.

$6.9kDec: about $6,900
$6.2kJan: about $6,200
$6.0kFeb: about $6,000
$6.3kMar: about $6,300
$6.4kApr: about $6,400
$6.4kMay: about $6,400
$6.9kJun: about $6,900
$6.9kJul: about $6,900
$6.9kAug: about $6,900
$6.4kSept: about $6,400
$6.4kOct: about $6,400

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Des Moines and Rapid City

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

625private jets at Des Moines International Airport

Busiest on Mondays (18% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Des Moines

Ankeny Regional Airport19 km away11 jets

Arrival

180private jets at Rapid City Regional Airport

Busiest on Wednesdays (23% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for Des Moines to Rapid City on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $12,050
Empty legs, past year: 16089 · listed ~2d ahead

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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$3,200

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

2h 21m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 33m door to door

You save 2h 11m each, 8h 45m for the group. The jet costs $2,220 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Des Moines to Rapid City cost?

$6,400 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $10,700 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at Des Moines International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Rapid City Regional Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureDes Moines International Airport (DSM)Des Moines, United States ArrivalRapid City Regional Airport (RAP)Rapid City, United States

Fastest flight time: 1h 19mUp to 19 passengers

Des Moines to Rapid City, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Des Moines to Rapid City cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 816 km flight from Des Moines (DSM) to Rapid City (RAP) range from about $6,400 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Rapid City by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 19m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Des Moines to Rapid City non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 816 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Des Moines to Rapid City?

Right now our empty-leg board has 6 flights leaving the Des Moines area and 1 arriving in the Rapid City area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.

How much is a return private jet from Des Moines to Rapid City?

About $10,700 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.

When is the cheapest time to fly private from Des Moines to Rapid City?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $6,000 and August about $6,900. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

Which airport do private jets use most near Des Moines?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Des Moines International Airport (DSM): 625, so DSM is the main private-jet airport for Des Moines. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Des Moines.

Which airport do private jets use most near Rapid City?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP): 180, so RAP is the main private-jet airport for Rapid City. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Rapid City.

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Aircraft for Des Moines to Rapid City

These jets can fly the 816 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km range Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

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