Private jet cost
St. Louis → Philadelphia
A private flight from St. Louis to Philadelphia covers 730 nautical miles (1,352 km) and takes about 2h 16m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $11,287 – $16,060 one-way — about $3,418 per seat.
730 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 16m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.3h vs 5.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
435 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 135 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 | 2h 54m | $12,210 – $18,020 | $19,199 – $25,413 | $24,999 – $38,013 | $3,779 | 417 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 16m | $11,287 – $16,060 | $17,826 – $22,772 | $24,026 – $36,172 | $3,418 | 435 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 02m | $14,592 – $20,971 | $23,142 – $29,856 | $30,642 – $46,856 | $4,445 | 731 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 1h 58m | $18,840 – $27,044 | $29,908 – $38,544 | $38,908 – $59,544 | $5,736 | 1,078 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 1h 53m | $22,847 – $32,760 | $36,303 – $46,738 | $46,803 – $71,738 | $6,951 | 1,264 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 1h 51m | $28,856 – $43,690 | $46,009 – $62,434 | $58,509 – $94,434 | $9,068 | 1,552 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 47m | $35,700 – $53,800 | $57,000 – $77,000 | $72,000 – $116K | $11,188 | 2,055 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 1h 53m | $57,833 – $99,779 | $93,128 – $143K | $114K – $208K | $19,702 | 4,063 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–Philadelphia 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
Philadelphia: where you’d land
- Northeast Philadelphia Airport KPNE
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Philadelphia International Airport KPHL
Major hub · 12,000 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 (very light jet) | 3.3 h | 435 kg | $3,418 |
| Airline, economy | 5.5 h | 135 kg | Typically $162–$406 |
| Airline, first / business | 5 h | 541 kg | Typically $676–$1,622 |
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.