Fly private between Halifax and St. John from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Halifax (YHZ) to St. John (YSJ) and St. John to Halifax — timed and priced alike.
Halifax and St. John lie approximately 193 km apart (120 mi / 104 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Halifax–St. John spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
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. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 47 min | 42 min – 52 min | C$11,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 40 min | 36 min – 44 min | C$13,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 47 min | C$11,000 – C$15,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 45 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 | 40 min | C$13,000 – C$18,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 39 min | C$14,000 – C$20,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 39 min | C$16,000 – C$22,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
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. Currency conversion is approximate.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Halifax, Canada: Halifax / Stanfield International Airport and Debert Airport.
St. John, Canada: Saint John Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Halifax: Halifax (YHZ); St. John: Saint John (YSJ).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 22:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax → St. John | 16 | 35 min | 30 min | Beech Super King Air (12), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (2) |
| St. John → Halifax | 22 | 33 min | — | Beech Super King Air (18) |
38 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Halifax / Stanfield International Airport | Saint John Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYHZ / YHZ | CYSJ / YSJ |
| Longest hard runway | 10,500 ft | 7,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 477 ft | 357 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Halifax to St. John can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Saint John Airport is the shorter of the two at 7,000 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 1,000 ft to spare. The leg is 193 km.
Alternates within range: Debert Airport (5,000 ft, 60 km) · Porters Lake Airport · Stanley Airport (2,400 ft, 41 km) · Fall River Water Aerodrome · Sussex Airport · Jenkins Cove Water Aerodrome
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Halifax and St. John.
Guide pricing on Halifax–St. John is published clearly: US$8,000 – US$15,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 6-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
The Halifax to St. John 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$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 47 min gate to gate over 193 km (120 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Halifax–St. John 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.
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