Private jet cost
New York → Seattle
A private flight from New York to Seattle covers 2,080 nautical miles (3,853 km) and takes about 5h 02m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $42,781 – $62,649 one-way — about $13,179 per seat.
2,080 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 02m
Flight time (midsize jet)
6h vs 8.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,767 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 385 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 | 8h 29m | $33,396 – $49,628 | $52,209 – $69,570 | $58,009 – $82,170 | $10,378 | 1,217 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 25m | $34,711 – $49,423 | $54,786 – $70,032 | $60,986 – $83,432 | $10,517 | 1,421 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 00m | $39,290 – $56,970 | $61,831 – $80,442 | $69,331 – $97,442 | $12,033 | 2,155 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 5h 02m | $42,781 – $62,649 | $66,740 – $87,653 | $75,740 – $109K | $13,179 | 2,767 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 49m | $51,472 – $75,330 | $80,341 – $105K | $90,841 – $130K | $15,850 | 3,231 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 44m | $64,343 – $99,937 | $101K – $140K | $113K – $172K | $20,535 | 3,958 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 33m | $78,535 – $121K | $123K – $170K | $138K – $209K | $25,003 | 5,220 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 49m | $127K – $227K | $199K – $319K | $220K – $384K | $44,253 | 10,385 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 New York–Seattle non-stop
New York: where you’d land
- Teterboro Airport KTEB
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Morristown Municipal Airport KMMU
Business-aviation airport · 5,999 ft runway · 55 min to centre · customs · 24h - Newark Liberty International Airport KEWR
Major hub · 11,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Seattle: where you’d land
- Boeing Field / King County International Airport KBFI
Business-aviation airport · 10,000 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h - Paine Field (Snohomish County Airport) KPAE
Airport with private terminal · 9,010 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport KSEA
Major hub · 11,901 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (midsize jet) | 6 h | 2,767 kg | $13,179 |
| Airline, economy | 8.3 h | 385 kg | Typically $462–$1,156 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.8 h | 1541 kg | Typically $1,927–$4,624 |
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.