Missoula, Montana

Private charter · RAP → MSO

Rapid City to Missoula

570 miles, about 3 hr 20 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Rapid City to Missoula, door to door faster.

Trade about 12½ hours on the road for about 3 hr 20 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Rapid City Regional Airport in Rapid City to Missoula Montana Airport in Missoula, 570 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
570 mi
Flight
3 hr 20 min
Driving
12½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
RAPRapid CityMSOMissoula
RAP → MSO570 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers3 hr 20 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 45 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 Missoula

Airports in Missoula

  • MSO

    Commercial airport

    Missoula Montana Airport

    Missoula · KMSO

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    9,501 ft

  • K32S

    Regional airport

    Stevensville Airport

    Stevensville

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    3,809 ft

When you land

Things to do in Missoula

Missoula sits where five mountain valleys meet in western Montana, with the Clark Fork River running right through downtown. The University of Montana gives the city its energy, and healthcare, government and a growing number of tech and outdoor companies drive the economy. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is headquartered here, the Forest Service runs its smokejumper training center and fire science lab at the airport, and the city has a strong literary and brewing culture. Norman Maclean’s “A River Runs Through It” is set in and around Missoula.

  1. 01

    The M Trail

    A steep switchbacking trail climbs Mount Sentinel above the University of Montana campus to the giant concrete M, with sweeping views over the city and valleys.

  2. 02

    Smokejumper Visitor Center

    At the Aerial Fire Depot near the airport, guided tours in summer explain how smokejumpers train and parachute into remote wildfires, with a look at the loft and equipment.

  3. 03

    A Carousel for Missoula

    Beside Caras Park downtown, this hand-carved carousel was built by local volunteers and features dozens of wooden horses and a working band organ.

  4. 04

    Rattlesnake National Recreation Area

    Just north of town, trails follow Rattlesnake Creek into a vast backcountry area and adjoining wilderness, popular for hiking, trail running and mountain biking.

  5. 05

    Montana Snowbowl

    About 12 miles northwest, this unpretentious local ski area is known for steep terrain and a big vertical drop, with views across the Missoula Valley.

  6. 06

    Blackfoot River

    Northeast of town, the river made famous by Norman Maclean offers classic trout water, scenic floats and riverside camping through ponderosa pine country.

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Questions

Rapid City to Missoula flights

How long is a private flight from Rapid City to Missoula?

About 3 hr 20 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 570 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 12½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Rapid City to Missoula use?

You can depart from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) or Sturgis Municipal Airport (K49B) and arrive at Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) or Stevensville Airport (K32S). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Rapid City to Missoula 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 Missoula?

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

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Missoula to Rapid City

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