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Durango, Colorado

Private charter · RAP → DRO

Rapid City to Durango

536 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 Durango, door to door faster.

Trade about 11½ 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 Durango La Plata County Airport in Durango, 536 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
536 mi
Flight
—
Driving
11½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
RAPRapid CityDRODurango
RAP → DRO536 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 Durango

Airports in Durango

  • DRO

    Commercial airport

    Durango La Plata County Airport

    Durango · KDRO

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    9,201 ft

  • AMK

    Regional airport

    Animas Air Park

    Durango

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    5,010 ft

When you land

Things to do in Durango

Durango was founded by the Denver & Rio Grande Railway in 1880 to serve the silver mines of the San Juan Mountains, and its Victorian downtown still revolves around the depot where the narrow-gauge train to Silverton departs. Today it is the commercial hub of southwest Colorado, home to Fort Lewis College, regional healthcare, and a tourism economy built on the railroad, the Animas River and nearby Purgatory Resort. Its mix of outdoor recreation and Western history draws families, cyclists and second-home owners.

  1. 01

    Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

    Steam and diesel trains follow the Animas River through the San Juan National Forest to the old mining town of Silverton, a historic trip operated since 1882.

  2. 02

    Mesa Verde National Park

    About an hour west, this park protects remarkable Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings, including Cliff Palace, which visitors can see on ranger-guided tours.

  3. 03

    Purgatory Resort

    North of town on the San Juan Skyway, this family-friendly ski area offers a mix of terrain in winter and lift-served mountain biking and activities in summer.

  4. 04

    Animas River

    Running through the heart of town, the river is popular for rafting, kayaking, tubing and fly-fishing, with a paved river trail along its banks.

  5. 05

    Main Avenue Historic District

    Durango’s downtown is lined with Victorian buildings, including the historic Strater Hotel, filled with restaurants, galleries, outfitters and Western shops.

  6. 06

    San Juan Skyway

    This scenic byway loops through Silverton, Ouray and Telluride, crossing high mountain passes on the Million Dollar Highway section with sweeping alpine views.

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Questions

Rapid City to Durango flights

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

About a short flight in a private jet, for 536 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 11½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Rapid City to Durango use?

You can depart from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) or Sturgis Municipal Airport (K49B) and arrive at Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO) or Animas Air Park (AMK). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

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

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

Return flight

Durango to Rapid City

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