Private jet cost
New York → St. Louis
A private flight from New York to St. Louis covers 776 nautical miles (1,437 km) and takes about 2h 24m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $11,802 – $16,813 one-way — about $3,577 per seat.
776 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 24m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.4h vs 5.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
459 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 144 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 04m | $12,805 – $18,921 | $20,115 – $26,656 | $25,915 – $39,256 | $3,966 | 441 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 24m | $11,802 – $16,813 | $18,618 – $23,812 | $24,818 – $37,212 | $3,577 | 459 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 09m | $15,230 – $21,919 | $24,123 – $31,164 | $31,623 – $48,164 | $4,644 | 771 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 04m | $19,652 – $28,252 | $31,157 – $40,209 | $40,157 – $61,209 | $5,988 | 1,135 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 1h 59m | $23,817 – $34,203 | $37,796 – $48,728 | $48,296 – $73,728 | $7,253 | 1,331 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 1h 57m | $30,059 – $45,597 | $47,860 – $65,064 | $60,360 – $97,064 | $9,457 | 1,633 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 53m | $36,997 – $55,850 | $58,996 – $79,827 | $73,996 – $119K | $11,606 | 2,163 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 1h 59m | $60,162 – $104K | $96,711 – $149K | $118K – $214K | $20,534 | 4,277 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 New York–St. Louis non-stop
New York: where you’d land
- Teterboro Airport KTEB
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Morristown Municipal Airport KMMU
Business-aviation airport · 5,999 ft runway · 55 min to centre · customs · 24h - Newark Liberty International Airport KEWR
Major hub · 11,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
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
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (very light jet) | 3.4 h | 459 kg | $3,577 |
| Airline, economy | 5.6 h | 144 kg | Typically $172–$431 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.1 h | 575 kg | Typically $718–$1,724 |
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.