Charter Washington to St. Louis privately from US$13,000, about 1h 51m in the air. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Washington (IAD) to St. Louis (STL) and St. Louis to Washington — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Washington to St. Louis is roughly 1,118 kilometres — 694 miles, or 603 nautical miles.
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Expect US$13,000 – US$37,000 for a one-way charter between Washington and St. Louis, 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. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 51m | 1h 40m – 2h 02m | US$26,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 51m | US$26,500 – US$37,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 49m | US$29,000 – US$40,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 45m | US$32,000 – US$44,500 | 8-10 |
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.
Jet charter costs between Washington and St. Louis are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Washington, United States: Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field, Leesburg Executive Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field and Upperville 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.
Observed traffic makes this an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 16:00 UTC.
Washington→St. Louis runs about 15 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington → St. Louis | 42 | 107 min | 92 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (13), Bombardier Challenger (8), Cessna Citation XLS (5), Cessna Citation Latitude (5) |
| St. Louis → Washington | 31 | 92 min | — | Gulfstream G280 (6), Embraer Phenom 300 (6), Bombardier Challenger 350 (5), Bombardier Challenger (4) |
73 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Washington Dulles International Airport | St. Louis Lambert International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KIAD / IAD | KSTL / STL |
| Longest hard runway | 11,500 ft | 11,020 ft |
| Surface | CONC-G | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 312 ft | 618 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field (6,200 ft, 25 km) · Leesburg Executive Airport (5,500 ft, 17 km) · Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (7,169 ft, 38 km) · Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (8,815 ft, 68 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)
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Choose your wheels-up time — Washington–St. Louis runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Washington–St. Louis trip to its true flying time: 1h 51m.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Washington–St. Louis is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$13,000 – US$37,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 51m airborne across the 1,118 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Washington–St. Louis departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Washington–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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