Private jet cost
Scottsdale → St. Louis
A private flight from Scottsdale to St. Louis covers 1,072 nautical miles (1,984 km) and takes about 2h 51m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $19,350 – $28,046 one-way — about $5,925 per seat.
1,072 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 51m
Flight time (light jet)
3.9h vs 6.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,023 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 198 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 | 4h 08m | $16,650 – $24,741 | $26,030 – $34,684 | $31,830 – $47,284 | $5,174 | 592 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 57m | $19,247 – $27,249 | $30,534 – $38,826 | $36,734 – $52,226 | $5,812 | 755 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 51m | $19,350 – $28,046 | $30,461 – $39,615 | $37,961 – $56,615 | $5,925 | 1,023 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 44m | $24,895 – $36,049 | $39,223 – $50,964 | $48,223 – $71,964 | $7,618 | 1,505 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 38m | $30,086 – $43,526 | $47,441 – $61,588 | $57,941 – $86,588 | $9,202 | 1,761 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 35m | $37,831 – $57,915 | $59,817 – $82,055 | $72,317 – $114K | $11,968 | 2,160 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 29m | $46,414 – $70,729 | $73,482 – $100K | $88,482 – $139K | $14,643 | 2,856 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 38m | $75,208 – $132K | $120K – $188K | $141K – $253K | $25,911 | 5,662 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 Scottsdale–St. Louis non-stop
Scottsdale: where you’d land
- Scottsdale Airport KSDL
Business-aviation airport · 8,249 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport KPHX
Major hub · 11,489 ft runway · 25 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) | 3.9 h | 1,023 kg | $5,925 |
| Airline, economy | 6.2 h | 198 kg | Typically $238–$595 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.7 h | 794 kg | Typically $992–$2,381 |
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.