Private jet cost
Boston → Minneapolis
A private flight from Boston to Minneapolis covers 974 nautical miles (1,804 km) and takes about 2h 37m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $17,991 – $26,026 one-way — about $5,502 per seat.
974 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 37m
Flight time (light jet)
3.6h vs 6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
940 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 180 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 47m | $15,382 – $22,822 | $24,080 – $32,037 | $29,880 – $44,637 | $4,776 | 542 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 41m | $18,151 – $25,644 | $28,848 – $36,612 | $35,048 – $50,012 | $5,474 | 705 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 37m | $17,991 – $26,026 | $28,371 – $36,828 | $35,871 – $53,828 | $5,502 | 940 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 31m | $23,166 – $33,478 | $36,564 – $47,418 | $45,564 – $68,418 | $7,081 | 1,383 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 25m | $28,020 – $40,452 | $44,261 – $57,348 | $54,761 – $82,348 | $8,559 | 1,619 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 22m | $35,268 – $53,853 | $55,874 – $76,453 | $68,374 – $108K | $11,140 | 1,987 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 17m | $43,309 – $65,823 | $68,706 – $93,583 | $83,706 – $133K | $13,642 | 2,627 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 25m | $70,247 – $123K | $112K – $175K | $133K – $240K | $24,138 | 5,205 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly Boston–Minneapolis non-stop
Boston: where you’d land
- Laurence G. Hanscom Field KBED
Business-aviation airport · 7,011 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Boston Logan International Airport KBOS
Major hub · 10,083 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h
Minneapolis: where you’d land
- St. Paul Downtown Airport (Holman Field) KSTP
Business-aviation airport · 6,491 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport KMSP
Major hub · 11,006 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 3.6 h | 940 kg | $5,502 |
| Airline, economy | 6 h | 180 kg | Typically $216–$541 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.5 h | 722 kg | Typically $902–$2,165 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.