Private charter between Fort Saint John and Prince George starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Fort Saint John (YXJ) to Prince George (YXS), and from Prince George (YXS) back to Fort Saint John (YXJ).
The straight-line distance between Fort Saint John and Prince George is about 289 km (180 miles), or 156 nautical miles.
From C$11,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Fort Saint John and Prince George, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 59 min | 53 min – 1h 05m | C$11,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 48 min | 43 min – 53 min | C$13,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 59 min | C$11,000 – C$15,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 56 min | C$12,000 – C$16,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 48 min | C$13,000 – C$18,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 47 min | C$14,000 – C$20,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 46 min | C$16,000 – C$22,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
What determines the price between Fort Saint John and Prince George? 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Fort Saint John, Canada: Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport and Dawson Creek Airport.
Prince George, Canada: Prince George (International) Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Fort Saint John: Fort Saint John (YXJ); Prince George: Prince George (YXS).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 16:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Wed is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Saint John → Prince George | 36 | 39 min | 36 min | Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (15), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (12), Learjet 75 (4), Beech Super King Air (4) |
| Prince George → Fort Saint John | 15 | 40 min | — | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (8), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (5), Beech Super King Air (2) |
51 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport | Prince George (International) Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYXJ / YXJ | CYXS / YXS |
| Longest hard runway | 6,909 ft | 11,450 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 2,280 ft | 2,267 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Fort Saint John to Prince George can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,909 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 909 ft to spare. The leg is 289 km.
Alternates within range: Dawson Creek Airport (5,001 ft, 65 km) · Fort St. John (Charlie Lake) Seaplane Base · Beaverley Airport · Prince George (Pacific Western Helicopters) Heliport
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Fort Saint John–Prince George is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 59 min gate to gate over 289 km (180 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Fort Saint John–Prince George 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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