18Oct
Sun
Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore Midsize jet, 7 seats
US$ 8,990
whole aircraft
Private jet from Houston to Alton/St Louis
We have seen 1 empty legs from Houston to Alton/St Louis, from US$ 8,990. A full charter is estimated at US$ 10,700–21,400. 612 nm, about 1h47 in the air.
- Distance
- 612 nm
- Flight time
- 1h47
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 8,990
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 21,400
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 8,990
- Median price
- US$ 8,990
- Latest flight
- —
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 2h35 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 7,200–US$ 14,400 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 2h12 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 7,900–US$ 15,800 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h51 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 8,900–US$ 17,800 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h47 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 10,700–US$ 21,400 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 8,990, against US$ 21,400 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 58% less.
An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.
Airports in Houston
- William P. Hobby Airport HOU0 km from the centre
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH38 km from the centre
- Ellington Airport EFD12 km from the centre
- Sugar Land Regional Airport SGR37 km from the centre
- Scholes International At Galveston Airport GLS58 km from the centre
Airports in Alton/St Louis
- St. Louis Lambert International Airport STL32 km from the centre
- St Louis Regional Airport ALN0 km from the centre
- Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport BLV43 km from the centre
- Spirit of St Louis Airport SUS58 km from the centre
- St Louis Downtown Airport CPS37 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Houston to Alton/St Louis?
A full charter runs about US$ 10,700–21,400 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 8,990, with a median of US$ 8,990.
How long is the flight from Houston to Alton/St Louis?
It is 612 nautical miles (1,133 km): about 1h47 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Houston → Alton/St Louis?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore.
Are there empty legs from Houston to Alton/St Louis right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 8,990. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Houston: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Ellington Airport (EFD). In Alton/St Louis: St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), St Louis Regional Airport (ALN), Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Alton/St Louis to Houston?
Ask for a round trip in one request: the aircraft would fly back empty anyway, so it is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.
What is an empty leg?
It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.