Private jet cost
Minneapolis → Palm Springs
A private flight from Minneapolis to Palm Springs covers 1,262 nautical miles (2,337 km) and takes about 3h 18m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $21,998 – $31,984 one-way — about $6,748 per seat.
1,262 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 18m
Flight time (light jet)
4.3h vs 6.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,186 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 234 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 33m | $22,751 – $33,515 | $35,833 – $47,345 | $41,633 – $59,945 | $7,033 | 798 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 28m | $21,385 – $30,379 | $33,823 – $43,143 | $40,023 – $56,543 | $6,471 | 854 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 18m | $21,998 – $31,984 | $34,535 – $45,047 | $42,035 – $62,047 | $6,748 | 1,186 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 10m | $28,266 – $41,062 | $44,409 – $57,878 | $53,409 – $78,878 | $8,666 | 1,743 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 03m | $34,116 – $49,519 | $53,641 – $69,854 | $64,141 – $94,854 | $10,454 | 2,038 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 59m | $42,827 – $65,834 | $67,503 – $92,978 | $80,003 – $125K | $13,583 | 2,499 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 52m | $52,467 – $80,294 | $82,795 – $114K | $97,795 – $153K | $16,595 | 3,301 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 03m | $84,880 – $150K | $135K – $213K | $156K – $278K | $29,367 | 6,552 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 Minneapolis–Palm Springs non-stop
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
Palm Springs: where you’d land
- Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport KTRM
Business-aviation airport · 8,500 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Palm Springs International Airport KPSP
Airport with private terminal · 10,000 ft runway · 10 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) | 4.3 h | 1,186 kg | $6,748 |
| Airline, economy | 6.6 h | 234 kg | Typically $280–$701 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.1 h | 935 kg | Typically $1,168–$2,804 |
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.