Private jet cost
Boston → St. Louis
A private flight from Boston to St. Louis covers 921 nautical miles (1,706 km) and takes about 2h 47m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $13,439 – $19,210 one-way — about $4,081 per seat.
921 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 47m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.8h vs 5.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
534 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 171 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 35m | $14,698 – $21,786 | $23,027 – $30,608 | $28,827 – $43,208 | $4,561 | 515 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 47m | $13,439 – $19,210 | $21,137 – $27,117 | $27,337 – $40,517 | $4,081 | 534 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 30m | $17,258 – $24,935 | $27,243 – $35,324 | $34,743 – $52,324 | $5,274 | 895 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 24m | $22,233 – $32,090 | $35,128 – $45,504 | $44,128 – $66,504 | $6,790 | 1,317 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 18m | $26,904 – $38,793 | $42,544 – $55,059 | $53,044 – $80,059 | $8,212 | 1,543 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 16m | $33,885 – $51,661 | $53,746 – $73,429 | $66,246 – $105K | $10,693 | 1,893 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 11m | $41,633 – $63,175 | $66,128 – $89,931 | $81,128 – $129K | $13,101 | 2,504 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 18m | $67,569 – $118K | $108K – $168K | $129K – $233K | $23,181 | 4,959 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–St. Louis 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
St. Louis: where you’d land
- Spirit of St. Louis Airport KSUS
Business-aviation airport · 7,485 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (very light jet) | 3.8 h | 534 kg | $4,081 |
| Airline, economy | 5.9 h | 171 kg | Typically $205–$512 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.4 h | 683 kg | Typically $853–$2,048 |
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.