Private jet cost
San Diego → St. Louis
A private flight from San Diego to St. Louis covers 1,337 nautical miles (2,476 km) and takes about 3h 29m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $23,046 – $33,543 one-way — about $7,074 per seat.
1,337 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 29m
Flight time (light jet)
4.5h vs 6.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,250 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 248 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 49m | $23,730 – $34,996 | $37,338 – $49,388 | $43,138 – $61,988 | $7,341 | 836 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 40m | $22,231 – $31,618 | $35,125 – $44,852 | $41,325 – $58,252 | $6,731 | 893 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 29m | $23,046 – $33,543 | $36,148 – $47,198 | $43,648 – $64,198 | $7,074 | 1,250 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 20m | $29,600 – $43,046 | $46,462 – $60,615 | $55,462 – $81,615 | $9,081 | 1,837 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 12m | $35,712 – $51,892 | $56,095 – $73,127 | $66,595 – $98,127 | $10,951 | 2,148 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 09m | $44,805 – $68,969 | $70,546 – $97,302 | $83,046 – $129K | $14,222 | 2,633 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 02m | $54,863 – $84,080 | $86,482 – $119K | $101K – $158K | $17,368 | 3,478 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 12m | $88,709 – $157K | $141K – $222K | $162K – $287K | $30,736 | 6,904 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 San Diego–St. Louis non-stop
San Diego: where you’d land
- McClellan-Palomar Airport KCRQ
Business-aviation airport · 4,897 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs - San Diego International Airport KSAN
Major hub · 9,401 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) | 4.5 h | 1,250 kg | $7,074 |
| Airline, economy | 6.7 h | 248 kg | Typically $297–$743 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.2 h | 990 kg | Typically $1,238–$2,971 |
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.