Private jet cost
Palm Beach → Panama City
A private flight from Palm Beach to Panama City covers 1,064 nautical miles (1,970 km) and takes about 2h 50m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $19,242 – $27,885 one-way — about $5,891 per seat.
1,064 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 50m
Flight time (light jet)
3.8h vs 6.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,017 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 197 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 06m | $16,549 – $24,588 | $25,875 – $34,473 | $31,675 – $47,073 | $5,142 | 588 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 56m | $19,160 – $27,121 | $30,400 – $38,650 | $36,600 – $52,050 | $5,785 | 751 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 50m | $19,242 – $27,885 | $30,295 – $39,393 | $37,795 – $56,393 | $5,891 | 1,017 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 43m | $24,758 – $35,845 | $39,012 – $50,682 | $48,012 – $71,682 | $7,575 | 1,495 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 37m | $29,922 – $43,282 | $47,188 – $61,250 | $57,688 – $86,250 | $9,151 | 1,750 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 34m | $37,627 – $57,592 | $59,503 – $81,610 | $72,003 – $114K | $11,902 | 2,146 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 28m | $46,167 – $70,339 | $73,103 – $99,812 | $88,103 – $139K | $14,563 | 2,838 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 37m | $74,813 – $131K | $119K – $187K | $140K – $252K | $25,770 | 5,625 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly Palm Beach–Panama City non-stop
Palm Beach: where you’d land
- Boca Raton Airport KBCT
Business-aviation airport · 6,276 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Palm Beach International Airport KPBI
Airport with private terminal · 10,008 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h
Panama City: where you’d land
- Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (Albrook) MPMG
Business-aviation airport · 5,905 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs - Tocumen International Airport MPTO
Major hub · 11,024 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 3.8 h | 1,017 kg | $5,891 |
| Airline, economy | 6.2 h | 197 kg | Typically $236–$591 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.7 h | 788 kg | Typically $985–$2,364 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.