Fly private between Scranton and Minneapolis from US$32,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Scranton (AVP) to Minneapolis (FCM) and Minneapolis to Scranton — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Scranton to Minneapolis is roughly 1,488 kilometres — 925 miles, or 804 nautical miles.
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Expect US$32,000 – US$62,000 for a one-way charter between Scranton and Minneapolis, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 16m | 2h 02m – 2h 30m | US$32,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 07m | 1h 54m – 2h 20m | US$44,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 16m | US$32,000 – US$45,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 14m | US$35,000 – US$49,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 09m | US$38,500 – US$54,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 07m | US$44,000 – US$62,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 07m | US$48,500 – US$68,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 09m | US$53,000 – US$74,500 | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Jet charter costs between Scranton and Minneapolis are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Scranton, United States: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport and Hazleton Municipal Airport.
Minneapolis, United States: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field, Flying Cloud Airport, Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport, New Richmond Regional Airport and L O Simenstad Municipal Airport.
Observed traffic points to an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate, on the departures logged so far.
Scranton→Minneapolis runs about 59 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton → Minneapolis | 7 | 173 min | 126 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (6) |
| Minneapolis → Scranton | 13 | 114 min | 102 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (9), Cessna Citation Sovereign (2) |
20 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
20 business-aviation flights were tracked between Scranton and Minneapolis from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.4 a week, on 17 separate days.
100% were jets and 0% turboprops. 7 flights set out from the Scranton side and 13 from the Minneapolis side.
Busiest full month: April 2026 (7 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Friday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Scranton | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) – 20 flights |
| Minneapolis | Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) – 16 flights; Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) – 3 flights; Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) – 1 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport | Flying Cloud Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KAVP / AVP | KFCM / FCM |
| Longest hard runway | 7,502 ft | 5,001 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 962 ft | 906 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,801 ft spare |
2,180 km 320 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,101 ft spare |
2,410 km 550 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,501 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,840 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,723 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,790 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 801 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,040 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 575 ft short |
4,600 km 2,740 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 71 ft spare |
5,926 km 4,066 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 101 ft spare |
6,400 km 4,540 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 309 ft spare |
7,220 km 5,360 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 439 ft short |
7,400 km 5,540 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 299 ft short |
7,800 km 5,940 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 211 ft spare |
7,400 km 5,540 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 999 ft short |
14,260 km 12,400 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 799 ft short |
11,112 km 9,252 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 999 ft short |
12,960 km 11,100 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 201 ft spare |
11,945 km 10,085 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport (5,001 ft, 36 km) · Hazleton Municipal Airport (5,001 ft, 45 km) · Charles G. Kalko Airport (4,000 ft, 55 km) · Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport (3,375 ft, 11 km) · Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (6,491 ft, 14 km) · Flying Cloud Airport (5,001 ft, 19 km) · Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport (5,000 ft, 29 km) · New Richmond Regional Airport (5,507 ft, 61 km)
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No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Scranton–Minneapolis sector leaves when you do.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Scranton–Minneapolis trip to about 2h 16m gate to gate.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
The Scranton to Minneapolis route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$32,000 – US$62,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 16m gate to gate over 1,488 km (925 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Scranton–Minneapolis departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 20 business-aviation flights between Scranton and Minneapolis – about 0.4 a week, flown on 17 different days. Friday was the busiest day of the week and April 2026 the busiest full month (7 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) – 20 flights on the Scranton side, and Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) – 16 flights; Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) – 3 flights; Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) – 1 flights on the Minneapolis side.
100% of the tracked flights were jets and 0% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation Latitude.
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