Private charter between Bentonville and St. Louis starts at US$10,000 aboard a very light jet.
Private jet charter from Bentonville () to St. Louis (SUS), and from St. Louis (SUS) back to Bentonville ().
The straight-line distance between Bentonville and St. Louis is about 407 km (253 miles), or 220 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Bentonville–St. Louis spans US$10,000 – US$15,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 58 min | 52 min – 1h 04m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 55 min | 50 min – 1h 01m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 13m | 1h 06m – 1h 20m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 58 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 57 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 55 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 55 min | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 54 min | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 52 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 13m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 09m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
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.
Charter pricing on Bentonville–St. Louis moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Bentonville, United States: Northwest Arkansas National Airport, Drake Field, Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field, Rogers Municipal Airport-Carter Field, Springdale Municipal Airport and Grove Regional Airport.
St. Louis, United States: St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Spirit of St Louis Airport, St Louis Regional Airport, St Louis Downtown Airport, Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport and Washington Regional Airport.
Observed traffic points to a weekend leisure route, on the departures logged so far.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville → St. Louis | 8 | 45 min | 42 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (2), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (2), Cirrus Vision (2) |
| St. Louis → Bentonville | 17 | 45 min | 40 min | Cessna Citation XLS (8), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (3), Bombardier Challenger 350 (3) |
25 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
25 business-aviation flights were tracked between Bentonville and St. Louis from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.5 a week, on 21 separate days.
100% were jets and 0% turboprops. 8 flights set out from the Bentonville side and 17 from the St. Louis side.
Busiest full month: May 2026 (6 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Saturday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Bentonville | Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field – 13 flights; Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ) – 8 flights; Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) – 3 flights; Rogers Municipal Airport-Carter Field (ROG) – 1 flights |
| St. Louis | Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS) – 13 flights; St Louis Downtown Airport (CPS) – 6 flights; St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) – 5 flights; Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) – 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.
| Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field | Spirit of St Louis Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KVBT | KSUS / SUS |
| Longest hard runway | 5,053 ft | 7,486 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 1,296 ft | 463 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,553 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,291 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,053 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,191 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,853 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,671 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,153 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,901 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,053 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,391 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,553 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,471 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,853 ft spare |
1,480 km 971 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,553 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,191 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,775 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,141 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 853 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,391 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 523 ft short |
4,600 km 4,091 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 123 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,417 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 153 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,891 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 361 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,711 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 387 ft short |
7,400 km 6,891 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 247 ft short |
7,800 km 7,291 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 263 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,891 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 947 ft short |
14,260 km 13,751 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 747 ft short |
11,112 km 10,603 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 947 ft short |
12,960 km 12,451 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 253 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,436 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Drake Field (6,005 ft, 33 km) · Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field (5,053 ft, 11 km) · Rogers Municipal Airport-Carter Field (6,011 ft, 21 km) · Springdale Municipal Airport (5,302 ft, 21 km) · Spirit of St Louis Airport (7,486 ft, 26 km) · St Louis Regional Airport (8,099 ft, 32 km) · St Louis Downtown Airport (7,002 ft, 27 km) · Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (10,000 ft, 52 km)
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Bentonville–St. Louis quote requests within 60 minutes.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Bentonville–St. Louis is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 58 min gate to gate across the 407 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Bentonville–St. Louis departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Bentonville–St. Louis charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: St. Louis to Bentonville runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 25 business-aviation flights between Bentonville and St. Louis – about 0.5 a week, flown on 21 different days. Saturday was the busiest day of the week and May 2026 the busiest full month (6 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field – 13 flights; Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ) – 8 flights; Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) – 3 flights; Rogers Municipal Airport-Carter Field (ROG) – 1 flights on the Bentonville side, and Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS) – 13 flights; St Louis Downtown Airport (CPS) – 6 flights; St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) – 5 flights; Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) – 1 flights on the St. Louis side.
100% of the tracked flights were jets and 0% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation XLS.
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