Private jet cost
St. Louis → San Francisco Bay Area
A private flight from St. Louis to San Francisco Bay Area covers 1,483 nautical miles (2,747 km) and takes about 3h 50m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $25,088 – $36,579 one-way — about $7,708 per seat.
1,483 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 50m
Flight time (light jet)
4.8h vs 7.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,375 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 275 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 21m | $25,635 – $37,880 | $40,269 – $53,366 | $46,069 – $65,966 | $7,939 | 911 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 04m | $23,879 – $34,030 | $37,660 – $48,179 | $43,860 – $61,579 | $7,239 | 968 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 50m | $25,088 – $36,579 | $39,289 – $51,385 | $46,789 – $68,385 | $7,708 | 1,375 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 40m | $32,198 – $46,910 | $50,458 – $65,945 | $59,458 – $86,945 | $9,889 | 2,020 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 31m | $38,818 – $56,512 | $60,874 – $79,499 | $71,374 – $104K | $11,916 | 2,361 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 27m | $48,656 – $75,073 | $76,470 – $106K | $88,970 – $138K | $15,466 | 2,894 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 20m | $59,529 – $91,453 | $93,660 – $129K | $109K – $168K | $18,873 | 3,821 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 31m | $96,164 – $171K | $152K – $241K | $173K – $306K | $33,400 | 7,590 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–San Francisco Bay Area 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
San Francisco Bay Area: where you’d land
- Oakland International Airport KOAK
Airport with private terminal · 10,520 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - San José Mineta International Airport KSJC
Airport with private terminal · 11,000 ft runway · 70 min to centre · customs · 24h - San Francisco International Airport KSFO
Major hub · 11,870 ft runway · 30 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 | 1,375 kg | $7,708 |
| Airline, economy | 7.1 h | 275 kg | Typically $330–$824 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.6 h | 1099 kg | Typically $1,374–$3,297 |
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.