Private jet cost
Palm Springs → St. Louis
A private flight from Palm Springs to St. Louis covers 1,281 nautical miles (2,372 km) and takes about 3h 21m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $22,264 – $32,379 one-way — about $6,830 per seat.
1,281 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 21m
Flight time (light jet)
4.3h vs 6.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,202 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 237 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 37m | $23,000 – $33,890 | $36,215 – $47,863 | $42,015 – $60,463 | $7,111 | 807 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 31m | $21,600 – $30,693 | $34,153 – $43,576 | $40,353 – $56,976 | $6,537 | 863 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 21m | $22,264 – $32,379 | $34,944 – $45,592 | $42,444 – $62,592 | $6,830 | 1,202 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 13m | $28,604 – $41,565 | $44,929 – $58,572 | $53,929 – $79,572 | $8,771 | 1,767 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 05m | $34,521 – $50,121 | $54,263 – $70,684 | $64,763 – $95,684 | $10,580 | 2,066 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 01m | $43,328 – $66,629 | $68,274 – $94,074 | $80,774 – $126K | $13,745 | 2,533 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 55m | $53,074 – $81,254 | $83,730 – $115K | $98,730 – $154K | $16,791 | 3,346 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 05m | $85,850 – $152K | $136K – $215K | $157K – $280K | $29,714 | 6,641 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 Springs–St. Louis non-stop
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
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) | 4.3 h | 1,202 kg | $6,830 |
| Airline, economy | 6.6 h | 237 kg | Typically $285–$712 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.1 h | 949 kg | Typically $1,186–$2,846 |
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.