Private charter between New York and St. Thomas starts at US$49,500 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly New York (JFK) ⇄ St. Thomas (STT) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between New York and St. Thomas is about 2,619 km (1,627 miles), or 1,414 nautical miles.
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Expect US$49,500 – US$129,000 for a one-way charter between New York and St. Thomas, 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. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 40m | 3h 18m – 4h 02m | US$49,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 25m | 3h 05m – 3h 46m | US$67,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 40m | US$49,500 – US$69,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 38m | US$54,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 29m | US$59,500 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 25m | US$67,500 – US$94,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 25m | US$74,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 29m | US$81,000 – US$100,000 | 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.
What determines the price between New York and St. Thomas? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
New York, United States: John F. Kennedy International Airport, Republic Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Teterboro Airport and Morristown Municipal Airport.
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands: Cyril E. King Airport.
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | Cyril E. King Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KJFK / JFK | TIST / STT |
| Longest hard runway | 14,511 ft | 7,000 ft |
| Surface | Porous friction course | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 13 ft | 23 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 3,800 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,094 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 4,100 ft spare |
2,410 km 864 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 3,500 ft spare |
3,700 km 426 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3,722 ft spare |
3,650 km 376 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 2,800 ft spare |
3,900 km 626 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,424 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,326 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 2,070 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,652 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 2,100 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,126 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 2,308 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,946 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,560 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,126 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,700 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,526 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 2,210 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,126 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,000 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,986 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,200 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,838 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,000 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,686 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 2,200 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,671 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Republic Airport (6,833 ft, 32 km) · Newark Liberty International Airport (11,000 ft, 33 km) · LaGuardia Airport (7,002 ft, 17 km) · Teterboro Airport (6,997 ft, 33 km) · Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (4,642 ft, 48 km) · Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (4,301 ft, 59 km) · Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport (2,600 ft, 35 km) · Virgin Gorda Airport
Pets are welcome on every New York–St. Thomas charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Choose your wheels-up time — New York–St. Thomas runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
The New York to St. Thomas route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$49,500 – US$129,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 3h 40m gate to gate over 2,619 km (1,627 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute New York–St. Thomas charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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.
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