Private jet cost
Seattle → Minneapolis
A private flight from Seattle to Minneapolis covers 1,212 nautical miles (2,244 km) and takes about 3h 11m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $21,300 – $30,947 one-way — about $6,531 per seat.
1,212 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 11m
Flight time (light jet)
4.2h vs 6.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,143 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 224 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 23m | $22,100 – $32,529 | $34,831 – $45,985 | $40,631 – $58,585 | $6,829 | 772 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 19m | $20,822 – $29,554 | $32,957 – $42,006 | $39,157 – $55,406 | $6,297 | 828 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 11m | $21,300 – $30,947 | $33,462 – $43,616 | $40,962 – $60,616 | $6,531 | 1,143 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 03m | $27,378 – $39,741 | $43,042 – $56,057 | $52,042 – $77,057 | $8,390 | 1,680 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 56m | $33,055 – $47,940 | $52,007 – $67,676 | $62,507 – $92,676 | $10,124 | 1,965 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 53m | $41,511 – $63,748 | $65,478 – $90,100 | $77,978 – $122K | $13,157 | 2,410 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 46m | $50,872 – $77,774 | $80,342 – $110K | $95,342 – $149K | $16,081 | 3,184 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 56m | $82,331 – $145K | $131K – $206K | $152K – $271K | $28,457 | 6,317 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 Seattle–Minneapolis non-stop
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
Minneapolis: where you’d land
- St. Paul Downtown Airport (Holman Field) KSTP
Business-aviation airport · 6,491 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport KMSP
Major hub · 11,006 ft runway · 20 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) | 4.2 h | 1,143 kg | $6,531 |
| Airline, economy | 6.5 h | 224 kg | Typically $269–$673 |
| Airline, first / business | 6 h | 898 kg | Typically $1,122–$2,693 |
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.