Private jet cost
St. Louis → Fort Lauderdale
A private flight from St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale covers 916 nautical miles (1,696 km) and takes about 2h 47m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $13,379 – $19,122 one-way — about $4,063 per seat.
916 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 47m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.8h vs 5.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
531 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 170 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 | 3h 34m | $14,628 – $21,680 | $22,920 – $30,462 | $28,720 – $43,062 | $4,539 | 513 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 47m | $13,379 – $19,122 | $21,044 – $26,995 | $27,244 – $40,395 | $4,063 | 531 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 29m | $17,183 – $24,824 | $27,128 – $35,171 | $34,628 – $52,171 | $5,251 | 890 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 23m | $22,138 – $31,949 | $34,981 – $45,309 | $43,981 – $66,309 | $6,761 | 1,311 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 17m | $26,790 – $38,623 | $42,369 – $54,825 | $52,869 – $79,825 | $8,177 | 1,535 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 15m | $33,744 – $51,437 | $53,529 – $73,120 | $66,029 – $105K | $10,648 | 1,883 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 10m | $41,462 – $62,905 | $65,865 – $89,558 | $80,865 – $129K | $13,046 | 2,491 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 17m | $67,296 – $117K | $108K – $167K | $129K – $232K | $23,083 | 4,934 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 St. Louis–Fort Lauderdale non-stop
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
Fort Lauderdale: where you’d land
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport KFXE
Business-aviation airport · 6,002 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport KFLL
Major hub · 9,000 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (very light jet) | 3.8 h | 531 kg | $4,063 |
| Airline, economy | 5.8 h | 170 kg | Typically $204–$509 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.3 h | 679 kg | Typically $848–$2,036 |
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.