Private jet cost
Los Angeles → St. Louis
A private flight from Los Angeles to St. Louis covers 1,366 nautical miles (2,529 km) and takes about 3h 33m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $23,445 – $34,137 one-way — about $7,198 per seat.
1,366 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 33m
Flight time (light jet)
4.6h vs 6.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,274 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 253 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 | 1 fuel stop | 5h 56m | $24,102 – $35,560 | $37,911 – $50,165 | $43,711 – $62,765 | $7,458 | 851 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 44m | $22,553 – $32,089 | $35,620 – $45,502 | $41,820 – $58,902 | $6,830 | 907 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 33m | $23,445 – $34,137 | $36,762 – $48,016 | $44,262 – $65,016 | $7,198 | 1,274 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 24m | $30,108 – $43,801 | $47,242 – $61,657 | $56,242 – $82,657 | $9,239 | 1,873 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 16m | $36,319 – $52,795 | $57,029 – $74,372 | $67,529 – $99,372 | $11,139 | 2,190 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 12m | $45,557 – $70,162 | $71,703 – $98,947 | $84,203 – $131K | $14,465 | 2,684 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 05m | $55,775 – $85,521 | $87,884 – $121K | $103K – $160K | $17,662 | 3,545 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 16m | $90,165 – $160K | $143K – $226K | $164K – $291K | $31,256 | 7,038 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 Los Angeles–St. Louis non-stop
Los Angeles: where you’d land
- Van Nuys Airport KVNY
Business-aviation airport · 8,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Hollywood Burbank Airport KBUR
Airport with private terminal · 6,886 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Los Angeles International Airport KLAX
Major hub · 12,923 ft runway · 40 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 (light jet) | 4.6 h | 1,274 kg | $7,198 |
| Airline, economy | 6.8 h | 253 kg | Typically $303–$759 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.3 h | 1012 kg | Typically $1,265–$3,035 |
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.