Private jet cost
Palm Beach → St. Louis
A private flight from Palm Beach to St. Louis covers 894 nautical miles (1,656 km) and takes about 2h 43m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $13,131 – $18,759 one-way — about $3,986 per seat.
894 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 43m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.7h vs 5.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
520 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 166 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 30m | $14,341 – $21,247 | $22,479 – $29,864 | $28,279 – $42,464 | $4,449 | 501 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 43m | $13,131 – $18,759 | $20,663 – $26,495 | $26,863 – $39,895 | $3,986 | 520 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 26m | $16,876 – $24,367 | $26,656 – $34,541 | $34,156 – $51,541 | $5,155 | 872 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 20m | $21,747 – $31,368 | $34,380 – $44,507 | $43,380 – $65,507 | $6,639 | 1,283 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 15m | $26,323 – $37,929 | $41,650 – $53,867 | $52,150 – $78,867 | $8,032 | 1,503 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 12m | $33,165 – $50,519 | $52,638 – $71,854 | $65,138 – $104K | $10,461 | 1,844 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 07m | $40,760 – $61,796 | $64,785 – $88,029 | $79,785 – $127K | $12,820 | 2,440 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 15m | $66,174 – $115K | $106K – $165K | $127K – $230K | $22,683 | 4,831 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 Palm Beach–St. Louis non-stop
Palm Beach: where you’d land
- Boca Raton Airport KBCT
Business-aviation airport · 6,276 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Palm Beach International Airport KPBI
Airport with private terminal · 10,008 ft runway · 10 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) | 3.7 h | 520 kg | $3,986 |
| Airline, economy | 5.8 h | 166 kg | Typically $199–$497 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.3 h | 662 kg | Typically $828–$1,987 |
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.