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Crested Butte, Colorado

Private charter · RAP → GUC

Rapid City to Crested Butte

431 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Rapid City to Crested Butte, door to door faster.

Trade about 9½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Rapid City Regional Airport in Rapid City to Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport in Crested Butte, 431 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
431 mi
Flight
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Driving
9½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
RAPRapid CityGUCCrested Butte
RAP → GUC431 miles direct

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 Crested Butte

Airports in Crested Butte

  • GUC

    Commercial airport

    Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport

    Gunnison · KGUC

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    9,400 ft

  • ASE

    Commercial airport

    Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)

    Aspen · KASE

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    8,006 ft

When you land

Things to do in Crested Butte

Crested Butte is a former coal-mining town at the head of the Gunnison Valley whose brightly painted Victorian storefronts and laid-back culture have helped it remain one of Colorado’s least-developed ski towns. Crested Butte Mountain Resort sits a few miles up the road in the town of Mount Crested Butte and is known for steep, extreme terrain. In summer, the surrounding meadows are famous for wildflowers, and the area is considered one of the birthplaces of mountain biking.

  1. 01

    Crested Butte Mountain Resort

    The resort offers groomed cruisers for all levels alongside some of the most challenging lift-served and hike-to extreme terrain in Colorado.

  2. 02

    Elk Avenue

    Crested Butte’s main street is lined with brightly painted historic buildings housing restaurants, bars, galleries and shops, all within an easy walk.

  3. 03

    Crested Butte Wildflower Festival

    Each July, guided hikes, workshops and tours celebrate the wildflowers that blanket the surrounding meadows, earning the town its title of Colorado’s wildflower capital.

  4. 04

    Mountain Biking Trails

    Trails like the 401 Trail and Snodgrass offer flowing singletrack through aspens and wildflowers, and the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame in town celebrates the sport’s local roots.

  5. 05

    Kebler Pass

    West of town, this dirt road crosses one of the largest aspen groves in North America, which turns vivid gold in late September.

  6. 06

    Gunnison River and Taylor Canyon

    Near Gunnison and Almont, these waters are known for trout fishing, rafting and scenic drives, with Taylor Park Reservoir farther up the canyon.

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Questions

Rapid City to Crested Butte flights

How long is a private flight from Rapid City to Crested Butte?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 431 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 9½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Rapid City to Crested Butte use?

You can depart from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) or Sturgis Municipal Airport (K49B) and arrive at Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) or Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Rapid City to Crested Butte 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 Crested Butte?

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

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Crested Butte to Rapid City

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