Private jet cost
Minneapolis → Sun Valley
A private flight from Minneapolis to Sun Valley covers 909 nautical miles (1,683 km) and takes about 2h 45m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $13,297 – $19,002 one-way — about $4,037 per seat.
909 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 45m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.8h vs 5.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
527 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 168 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 33m | $14,533 – $21,537 | $22,774 – $30,265 | $28,574 – $42,865 | $4,509 | 509 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 45m | $13,297 – $19,002 | $20,918 – $26,830 | $27,118 – $40,230 | $4,037 | 527 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 28m | $17,082 – $24,673 | $26,972 – $34,963 | $34,472 – $51,963 | $5,219 | 884 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 22m | $22,009 – $31,757 | $34,783 – $45,044 | $43,783 – $66,044 | $6,721 | 1,302 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 17m | $26,636 – $38,394 | $42,132 – $54,509 | $52,632 – $79,509 | $8,129 | 1,524 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 14m | $33,553 – $51,134 | $53,235 – $72,703 | $65,735 – $105K | $10,586 | 1,870 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 09m | $41,230 – $62,539 | $65,508 – $89,054 | $80,508 – $128K | $12,971 | 2,474 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 17m | $66,926 – $117K | $107K – $167K | $128K – $232K | $22,951 | 4,900 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–Sun Valley 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
Sun Valley: where you’d land
- Friedman Memorial Airport KSUN
Airport with private terminal · 7,550 ft runway · 25 min to centre
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (very light jet) | 3.8 h | 527 kg | $4,037 |
| Airline, economy | 5.8 h | 168 kg | Typically $202–$505 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.3 h | 673 kg | Typically $841–$2,020 |
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.