Private charter between Cedar Rapids and St. Petersburg starts at US$25,500 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from Cedar Rapids (IOW) to St. Petersburg (PIE), and from St. Petersburg (PIE) back to Cedar Rapids (IOW).
Cedar Rapids and St. Petersburg lie approximately 1,725 km apart (1,072 mi / 932 nm) on a direct routing.
From US$25,500 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Cedar Rapids to St. Petersburg (and St. Petersburg to Cedar Rapids) ranges from US$25,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$70,000 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
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. | 2h 36m | 2h 20m – 2h 52m | US$36,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 25m | 2h 11m – 2h 40m | US$50,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 36m | US$36,500 – US$51,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 34m | US$40,000 – US$56,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 28m | US$44,000 – US$61,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 25m | US$50,000 – US$70,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 25m | US$55,000 – US$77,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 28m | US$60,000 – US$84,000 | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Cedar Rapids and St. Petersburg? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Cedar Rapids, United States: Iowa City Municipal Airport and Independence Municipal Airport.
St. Petersburg, United States: St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport, Tampa International Airport, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Tampa Executive Airport, Lakeland Linder International Airport and Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport.
| Iowa City Municipal Airport | St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KIOW / IOW | KPIE / PIE |
| Longest hard runway | 5,002 ft | 9,730 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | concrete |
| Field elevation | 668 ft | 11 ft |
| Distance from city | 31 km | in the city |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,802 ft spare |
2,180 km 23 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,102 ft spare |
2,410 km 253 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,502 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,543 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,724 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,493 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 802 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,743 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 574 ft short |
4,600 km 2,443 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 72 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,769 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 102 ft spare |
6,400 km 4,243 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 310 ft spare |
7,220 km 5,063 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 438 ft short |
7,400 km 5,243 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 298 ft short |
7,800 km 5,643 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 212 ft spare |
7,400 km 5,243 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 998 ft short |
14,260 km 12,103 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 798 ft short |
11,112 km 8,955 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 998 ft short |
12,960 km 10,803 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 202 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,788 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Independence Municipal Airport (5,500 ft, 67 km) · Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark (4,000 ft, 45 km) · Belle Plaine Municipal Airport (4,001 ft, 48 km) · Monticello Regional Airport (4,400 ft, 59 km) · Tampa International Airport (11,002 ft, 17 km) · Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (9,500 ft, 59 km) · Tampa Executive Airport (5,000 ft, 36 km) · Lakeland Linder International Airport (8,500 ft, 66 km)
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 1,725 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Cedar Rapids and St. Petersburg.
Guide pricing on Cedar Rapids–St. Petersburg is published clearly: US$25,500 – US$70,000. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 7-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Cedar Rapids–St. Petersburg is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$25,500 – US$70,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 36m gate to gate across the 1,725 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Cedar Rapids–St. Petersburg 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.
Of course: St. Petersburg to Cedar Rapids runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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