Private charter · RAP → MTJ
Rapid City to Montrose
457 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Rapid City to Montrose, door to door faster.
Trade about 10 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 Montrose Regional Airport in Montrose, 457 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
- 457 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 10 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 Montrose
Airports in Montrose
MTJ
Commercial airportMontrose Regional Airport
Montrose · KMTJ
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
KAJZ
Regional airportBlake Field
Delta
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,598 ft
When you land
Things to do in Montrose
Montrose is a regional center on Colorado’s Western Slope, serving ranching, agriculture, healthcare and retail across the Uncompahgre Valley. It is the closest town to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and a key gateway for travelers heading to Telluride, Ouray and the San Juan Mountains. Its growing population includes retirees, remote workers and outdoor enthusiasts drawn by easy access to rivers, canyons and high country.
- 01
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Northeast of town, the park’s South Rim Road leads to overlooks above a deep, narrow canyon with some of the steepest cliffs in North America, including the Painted Wall.
- 02
Ouray
About 40 minutes south, this historic mining town is known as the Switzerland of America, with hot springs pools, an ice park and jeep roads into the San Juans.
- 03
Ute Indian Museum
This museum on the former farm of Chief Ouray and Chipeta shares the history and culture of the Ute people through exhibits and outdoor grounds.
- 04
Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
Rafting and fishing trips explore this rugged stretch of the Gunnison River below the Black Canyon, known for its trout fishing.
- 05
Ridgway State Park
South of Montrose, this reservoir park offers boating, fishing and camping with views of the Cimarron and San Juan ranges.
- 06
Telluride Ski Resort
About an hour and a half south, Telluride offers expert terrain, a historic town and a free gondola connecting Mountain Village.
Questions
Rapid City to Montrose flights
How long is a private flight from Rapid City to Montrose?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 457 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 10 hours.
Which airports do flights from Rapid City to Montrose use?
You can depart from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) or Sturgis Municipal Airport (K49B) and arrive at Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) or Blake Field (KAJZ). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Rapid City to Montrose 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 Montrose?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Montrose back to Rapid City are priced the same way.
Return flight
Montrose to Rapid City
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