Private charter · RAP → ELY
Rapid City to Ely
690 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Rapid City to Ely, door to door faster.
Trade about 15 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 Ely Airport Yelland Field in Ely, 690 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
- 690 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 15 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Rapid City
Airports in Rapid City
RAP
Commercial airportRapid City Regional Airport
Rapid City · KRAP
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,701 ft
K49B
Regional airportSturgis Municipal Airport
Sturgis
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,100 ft
Arriving Ely
Airports in Ely
ELY
Commercial airportEly Airport Yelland Field
Ely · KELY
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,017 ft
When you land
Things to do in Ely
Ely is a historic copper-mining town in eastern Nevada and the seat of White Pine County, where the Nevada Northern Railway still runs restored steam trains from its preserved early-1900s rail yard. Mining remains important to the local economy, along with ranching, government and tourism, and the town’s remote location along U.S. 50, known as the Loneliest Road in America, adds to its character. The surrounding valleys and ranges are among the least crowded landscapes in the lower 48, which is exactly what draws many visitors.
- 01
Nevada Northern Railway Museum
This preserved railroad complex offers rides on historic steam and diesel trains, along with tours of the original shops and rail yard dating back to the early 1900s.
- 02
Great Basin National Park
About an hour east, the park protects Lehman Caves, ancient bristlecone pines and Wheeler Peak, Nevada’s second-highest summit, with scenic drives and hiking.
- 03
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park
South of Ely, six beehive-shaped stone ovens built in the 1870s produced charcoal for nearby silver smelters and remain remarkably well preserved.
- 04
Cave Lake State Park
This mountain lake east of town offers fishing, hiking, camping and winter activities, including an annual fishing derby and winter festival.
- 05
Ely Renaissance Village
This downtown site preserves historic homes representing the immigrant communities that came to work in Ely’s mines and railroad.
- 06
Great Basin Astronomy Festival
Each fall, Great Basin National Park hosts an astronomy festival with telescopes and programs under some of the darkest skies in the country.
Questions
Rapid City to Ely flights
How long is a private flight from Rapid City to Ely?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 690 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 15 hours.
Which airports do flights from Rapid City to Ely use?
You can depart from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) or Sturgis Municipal Airport (K49B) and arrive at Ely Airport Yelland Field (ELY). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Rapid City to Ely 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 Ely?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Ely back to Rapid City are priced the same way.
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Ely to Rapid City
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