Connect to your River Trip with a Main Salmon Flight
We offer various River Round Trips between Salmon, McCall, and Boise that can connect you to your adventure. Take a look at the information below, and then call us to book (no online booking available).
Flights for Main Salmon Trips
Our flights from Boise to Salmon generally leave in the afternoon – times can vary.
Call us to talk about your specific dates and times.
- Most of these flights are 1hr and 45 minutes long, because we make a stop in Stanley or McCall. Direct flights are about 1hr and 15 mins long.
- You need to be at the airport at least 30 minutes before your scheduled Gem Air departure.
Need a different flight time? Call us to talk about your needs!
Want to check out what’s going on in Salmon? Take a look at the Greater Salmon Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor Page, which includes an event calendar.
Our flights from Boise to McCall generally leave in the afternoon – times can vary.
Call us to talk about your specific dates and times.
- This flight is about 40 minutes long.
- You need to be at the airport at least 30 minutes before your scheduled Gem Air departure.
Need a different flight time? Call us to talk about your needs!
Want to check out what’s going on in McCall? Check out the Greater Salmon Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor Page, which includes an event calendar
We usually have a morning and an afternoon option to get you from McCall back to Boise.
- This flight is about 40mins long.
- You need to be at the airport at least 30 minutes before your scheduled Gem Air departure.
- We recommend a buffer of at least 2 hours between our scheduled arrival time in Boise and your scheduled departure time with a big airline out of Boise.
Our flights from McCall to Salmon are usually in the afternoon – times can vary.
- This flight is about 55 mins long.
- You need to be at the airport at least 30 minutes before your scheduled Gem Air departure.
Give us a call. The flights above are the most common for Main Salmon flights, but we can accommodate a wide variety of other routes and even times.
Why is there no set schedule or online booking?
Our summer flights are on-demand, and have to stay flexible so that we can accommodate as many people as possible on each flight. That’s why you’ll need to call us to book.
Even after booking, your flight time may change to help accommodate another traveler. For example, when you book, your flight time may be set at 2:00pm. But if another traveler is getting in at 2:30pm, we’ll change the time to make sure they can make the flight too.
Or, if someone’s flight gets delayed (including yours!) we may try to hold the plane until they can join us.
The changes usually happen within a week of your flight, sometime even the same day, and we will call and/or email you to let you know.
If timing is extremely important to you, talk to us about full-plane charter options.
Recommended Connections for Best Overall Experience
We recommend the following:
To start the trip: Whether you fly or drive, plan to arrive at the Boise airport around 1:00pm the day before your trip. That gives you the best shot at getting an early afternoon flight from Boise to either Salmon or McCall, giving you plenty of time to get settled in and explore the town before your pre-trip meeting.
To end the trip: If you’re flying to Boise with us, plan to spend a night in McCall after your trip, and schedule your airline departure out of Boise after 12:00pm. This makes sure you aren’t pressed for time coming off the river, and also allows you to spend your last night in the cute mountain town of McCall, instead of an airport hotel in Boise. Plus, flying is always smoother in the morning.
Of course, if your travel plans need a tighter time-schedule, just let us know. We can work something out that will get you to Boise on time.
Pricing for Common Main Salmon Routes
BOI-MYL One-Way
One flight between McCall and Boise-
Boise-McCall, one way
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35 lbs bags fly free with ticket
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$1/lb for extra baggage
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$50 Change or Cancellation Fee
BOI to/from SMN One-Way
One flight either direction between Salmon and Boise-
Boise-Salmon, one way
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$1/lb for extra baggage
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$50 Change or Cancellation Fee
River Round Trip
2 flights between Salmon, Boise, and McCall-
Boise-Salmon + McCall-Boise
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35 lbs bags fly free with ticket
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$1/lb for extra baggage
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$50 Change or Cancellation Fee
Kid's Price
On any route-
Available for kids 12 and under
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Must fly with full-price adult
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35 lbs bags fly free with ticket
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$1/lb for extra baggage
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$50 Change or Cancellation Fee
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Cannot be combined with other offers
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Limit of two 50% tickets per booking/flight
Why Fly?
Travelers like you recommend it.
In the last three years,
99% of survey respondents said they would recommend Gem Air flights to a friend doing the same trip.
That’s pretty good!
Flying is Fast, and Easy.
Over 3/4 of respondents indicated that they chose to fly because it saved them time and hassle. We can understand that. Flying with us can save you between 7 and 10 hours in a car, depending on the route you are traveling.
McCall Information
Where to meet us in MYL
336 Deinhard Avenue, McCall, ID.
A tan hanger about a mile south of downtown McCall.
When to meet us in MYL
Show up 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
This office is not staffed all-day, and is likely to be locked until 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Feel free to grab a bite to eat at a restaurant across the street while you wait!
Parking and Ground Transportation in MYL
Parking is limited near our building at the McCall airport. Let us know if you are planning to leave a vehicle while on your trip.
McCall Shuttle: The red line runs every hour, and hits most popular spots in McCall. Find more info here.
There are no taxis or rental cars – luckily, most things are within walking distance.
Boise Information
Where to meet us in BOI
Meet us at the Boise Main Terminal. Go to the baggage claim area, and look around for a check in counter with a Gem Air sign above it. We’ll be right there!
When to meet us in BOI
Show up 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time, and you’ll be set.
We operate outside of TSA’s secure area, so there are no x-rays or security check-in for our flights.
This desk is not staffed all day, so don’t worry if you don’t see anyone when you get there. A desk agent or pilot will show up about 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Parking and Ground Transportation in BOI
The Boise Airport’s website has the best info on BOI Parking and Ground Transportation.
Uber is also a good option in the Boise Metro Area.
Salmon Information
Where to meet us in SMN
Meet us in Salmon at 31 Hamner Drive (Google has it right).
It’s about 5 miles south of Salmon, ID.
When to meet us in SMN
Show up 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time, and you’ll be set.
Parking and Ground Transportation in SMN
Airport Parking – When you fly with us, airport parking is free. Ask us for a parking pass at the front office.
Stagecoach Inn Shuttle – If you are staying at this hotel, they will come pick you up when you land.
Car Rentals with Quality Motors – This is the only car rental option we know of in town. Call (800) 432-7582.
Lemhi Ride – You can make a reservation for a ride Monday-Friday at a reasonable price. Call (208) 759-1875.
SMN Area Information
Check out the Greater Salmon Valley Chamber’s Visitor Page for ideas on everything from where to stay to what to do while in town (think bike rides, history walks, good eats and drink).