Grand Forks, North Dakota

Private charter · RAP → GFK

Rapid City to Grand Forks

390 miles, about 2 hr 15 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Rapid City to Grand Forks, door to door faster.

Trade about 8½ hours on the road for about 2 hr 15 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Rapid City Regional Airport in Rapid City to Grand Forks International Airport in Grand Forks, 390 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
390 mi
Flight
2 hr 15 min
Driving
8½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
RAPRapid CityGFKGrand Forks
RAP → GFK390 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 15 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 15 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Rapid City

Airports in Rapid City

  • RAP

    Commercial airport

    Rapid City Regional Airport

    Rapid City · KRAP

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    8,701 ft

  • K49B

    Regional airport

    Sturgis Municipal Airport

    Sturgis

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    5,100 ft

Arriving Grand Forks

Airports in Grand Forks

  • GFK

    Commercial airport

    Grand Forks International Airport

    Grand Forks · KGFK

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    7,351 ft

  • CKN

    Regional airport

    Crookston Municipal Kirkwood Field

    Crookston · KCKN

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    4,300 ft

  • K4V4

    Regional airport

    Northwood Municipal Airpiort - Vince Field

    Northwood

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    3,160 ft

When you land

Things to do in Grand Forks

Grand Forks is home to the University of North Dakota, whose aerospace school is one of the largest collegiate flight training programs in the world, and the city has built an economy around aviation, unmanned aircraft and research. Grand Forks Air Force Base, which flies large surveillance drones, is just west of town, and a growing cluster of companies works on drone technology nearby. Agriculture, healthcare and manufacturing round out the economy of a city that rebuilt after the devastating Red River flood of 1997.

  1. 01

    Ralph Engelstad Arena

    One of the most lavish college hockey arenas in the country, “the Ralph” is home to UND hockey and is known for its granite, leather and cherry-wood finishes.

  2. 02

    Greater Grand Forks Greenway

    After the 1997 flood, land along the Red and Red Lake rivers became a long greenway with trails, parks and campgrounds connecting both cities.

  3. 03

    North Dakota Museum of Art

    On the UND campus, the state’s official art museum presents contemporary exhibitions and international artists, with free admission.

  4. 04

    Alerus Center

    The city’s large event center hosts UND football, concerts and conventions, and is one of the largest venues in the state.

  5. 05

    Turtle River State Park

    West of the city, this wooded park along the river offers hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and fishing.

  6. 06

    Myra Museum and Campbell House

    The county historical society’s museum covers regional history, with a pioneer log cabin, a schoolhouse and a 19th-century post office on the grounds.

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Questions

Rapid City to Grand Forks flights

How long is a private flight from Rapid City to Grand Forks?

About 2 hr 15 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 390 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 8½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Rapid City to Grand Forks use?

You can depart from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) or Sturgis Municipal Airport (K49B) and arrive at Grand Forks International Airport (GFK), Crookston Municipal Kirkwood Field (CKN), or Northwood Municipal Airpiort - Vince Field (K4V4). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Rapid City to Grand Forks cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Rapid City and Grand Forks?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Grand Forks back to Rapid City are priced the same way.

Return flight

Grand Forks to Rapid City

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