Private jet cost
Vancouver → Minneapolis
A private flight from Vancouver to Minneapolis covers 1,244 nautical miles (2,305 km) and takes about 3h 16m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $21,757 – $31,625 one-way — about $6,673 per seat.
1,244 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 16m
Flight time (light jet)
4.3h vs 6.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,171 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 230 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 | 5h 30m | $22,526 – $33,174 | $35,487 – $46,875 | $41,287 – $59,475 | $6,963 | 789 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 25m | $21,190 – $30,094 | $33,524 – $42,750 | $39,724 – $56,150 | $6,411 | 845 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 16m | $21,757 – $31,625 | $34,164 – $44,552 | $41,664 – $61,552 | $6,673 | 1,171 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 08m | $27,959 – $40,605 | $43,936 – $57,249 | $52,936 – $78,249 | $8,571 | 1,721 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 00m | $33,749 – $48,974 | $53,076 – $69,101 | $63,576 – $94,101 | $10,340 | 2,013 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 57m | $42,372 – $65,113 | $66,803 – $91,983 | $79,303 – $124K | $13,436 | 2,468 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 50m | $51,916 – $79,423 | $81,947 – $112K | $96,947 – $151K | $16,417 | 3,261 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 00m | $83,999 – $148K | $133K – $210K | $154K – $275K | $29,053 | 6,471 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 Vancouver–Minneapolis non-stop
Vancouver: where you’d land
- Abbotsford International Airport CYXX
Airport with private terminal · 9,600 ft runway · 60 min to centre · customs · 24h - Vancouver International Airport CYVR
Major hub · 11,500 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h
Minneapolis: where you’d land
- St. Paul Downtown Airport (Holman Field) KSTP
Business-aviation airport · 6,491 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport KMSP
Major hub · 11,006 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 (light jet) | 4.3 h | 1,171 kg | $6,673 |
| Airline, economy | 6.5 h | 230 kg | Typically $277–$691 |
| Airline, first / business | 6 h | 922 kg | Typically $1,152–$2,765 |
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.