Private jet cost
Seattle → St. Louis
A private flight from Seattle to St. Louis covers 1,474 nautical miles (2,729 km) and takes about 3h 49m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $24,953 – $36,379 one-way — about $7,667 per seat.
1,474 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 49m
Flight time (light jet)
4.8h vs 7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,367 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 273 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 | 6h 19m | $25,509 – $37,690 | $40,076 – $53,103 | $45,876 – $65,703 | $7,900 | 906 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 02m | $23,770 – $33,870 | $37,493 – $47,959 | $43,693 – $61,359 | $7,205 | 963 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 49m | $24,953 – $36,379 | $39,081 – $51,108 | $46,581 – $68,108 | $7,667 | 1,367 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 39m | $32,026 – $46,655 | $50,194 – $65,592 | $59,194 – $86,592 | $9,835 | 2,008 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 30m | $38,613 – $56,206 | $60,558 – $79,078 | $71,058 – $104K | $11,852 | 2,347 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 26m | $48,401 – $74,669 | $76,079 – $105K | $88,579 – $137K | $15,384 | 2,877 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 18m | $59,221 – $90,966 | $93,186 – $128K | $108K – $167K | $18,773 | 3,799 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 30m | $95,671 – $170K | $151K – $240K | $172K – $305K | $33,224 | 7,545 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–St. Louis 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
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) | 4.8 h | 1,367 kg | $7,667 |
| Airline, economy | 7 h | 273 kg | Typically $328–$819 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.5 h | 1092 kg | Typically $1,365–$3,275 |
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.