Private charter between San Francisco and St. Louis starts at US$52,000 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from San Francisco (SFO) to St. Louis (STL), and from St. Louis (STL) back to San Francisco (SFO).
San Francisco and St. Louis lie approximately 2,786 km apart (1,731 mi / 1,504 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from San Francisco to St. Louis (and St. Louis to San Francisco) ranges from US$52,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$134,500 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. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 53m | 3h 30m – 4h 16m | US$52,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 36m | 3h 14m – 3h 58m | US$71,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 53m | US$52,000 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 50m | US$57,000 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 41m | US$62,500 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 36m | US$71,000 – US$99,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 36m | US$78,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 41m | US$85,000 – 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.
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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
San Francisco, United States: San Francisco International Airport, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, Moffett Federal Airfield, Half Moon Bay Airport, Hayward Executive Airport and Mineta San Jose International 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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — San Francisco: San Jose (SJC), Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO), Hayward (HWD); St. Louis: St Louis (STL).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 00:00 UTC.
St. Louis→San Francisco runs about 21 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Tue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco → St. Louis | 22 | 210 min | 178 min | Bombardier Challenger 300 (5), Bombardier Challenger 350 (3), Gulfstream G280 (2), Dassault Falcon 900 (2) |
| St. Louis → San Francisco | 18 | 231 min | — | Bombardier Challenger 350 (5), Gulfstream 5 (2), Embraer Praetor 500 (2), Bombardier Global 5000/5500 (2) |
40 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| San Francisco International Airport | St. Louis Lambert International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KSFO / SFO | KSTL / STL |
| Longest hard runway | 11,870 ft | 11,020 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 13 ft | 618 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 7,820 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,303 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 8,120 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,073 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 7,520 ft spare |
3,700 km 217 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 7,742 ft spare |
3,650 km 167 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 6,820 ft spare |
3,900 km 417 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 5,444 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,117 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 6,090 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,443 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 6,120 ft spare |
6,400 km 2,917 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 6,328 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,737 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 5,580 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,917 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 5,720 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,317 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 6,230 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,917 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,020 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,777 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 5,220 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,629 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,020 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,477 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 6,220 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,462 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (10,520 ft, 18 km) · Moffett Federal Airfield (9,197 ft, 37 km) · Half Moon Bay Airport (5,000 ft, 16 km) · Hayward Executive Airport (5,694 ft, 23 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)
Guide pricing on San Francisco–St. Louis is published clearly: US$52,000 – US$134,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from San Francisco to St. Louis.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
San Francisco–St. Louis is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$52,000 – US$134,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 3h 53m gate to gate over 2,786 km (1,731 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.
Often yes: same-day and next-day San Francisco–St. Louis departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our San Francisco–St. Louis charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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