Private jet cost
St. Louis → Sun Valley
A private flight from St. Louis to Sun Valley covers 1,105 nautical miles (2,046 km) and takes about 2h 56m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $19,815 – $28,737 one-way — about $6,069 per seat.
1,105 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 56m
Flight time (light jet)
3.9h vs 6.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,052 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 205 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 | 4h 15m | $17,084 – $25,398 | $26,698 – $35,590 | $32,498 – $48,190 | $5,310 | 610 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 02m | $19,623 – $27,798 | $31,112 – $39,584 | $37,312 – $52,984 | $5,928 | 773 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 56m | $19,815 – $28,737 | $31,176 – $40,568 | $38,676 – $57,568 | $6,069 | 1,052 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 49m | $25,487 – $36,929 | $40,133 – $52,178 | $49,133 – $73,178 | $7,802 | 1,547 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 42m | $30,794 – $44,578 | $48,529 – $63,039 | $59,029 – $88,039 | $9,422 | 1,810 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 39m | $38,708 – $59,305 | $61,166 – $83,973 | $73,666 – $116K | $12,252 | 2,220 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 33m | $47,476 – $72,408 | $75,117 – $103K | $90,117 – $142K | $14,986 | 2,934 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 42m | $76,906 – $135K | $122K – $192K | $143K – $257K | $26,518 | 5,818 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–Sun Valley 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
Sun Valley: where you’d land
- Friedman Memorial Airport KSUN
Airport with private terminal · 7,550 ft runway · 25 min to centre
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 3.9 h | 1,052 kg | $6,069 |
| Airline, economy | 6.3 h | 205 kg | Typically $246–$614 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.8 h | 819 kg | Typically $1,023–$2,456 |
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.