Private jet cost
Palm Beach → Philadelphia
A private flight from Palm Beach to Philadelphia covers 844 nautical miles (1,562 km) and takes about 2h 35m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $12,565 – $17,931 one-way — about $3,812 per seat.
844 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 35m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.6h vs 5.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
494 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 156 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 | 3h 19m | $13,687 – $20,256 | $21,473 – $28,499 | $27,273 – $41,099 | $4,243 | 476 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 35m | $12,565 – $17,931 | $19,793 – $25,353 | $25,993 – $38,753 | $3,812 | 494 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 19m | $16,176 – $23,325 | $25,578 – $33,104 | $33,078 – $50,104 | $4,938 | 829 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 13m | $20,855 – $30,041 | $33,008 – $42,677 | $42,008 – $63,677 | $6,362 | 1,220 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 08m | $25,256 – $36,343 | $40,010 – $51,680 | $50,510 – $76,680 | $7,700 | 1,430 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 06m | $31,843 – $48,424 | $50,604 – $68,964 | $63,104 – $101K | $10,033 | 1,754 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 01m | $39,158 – $59,265 | $62,321 – $84,538 | $77,321 – $124K | $12,303 | 2,322 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 08m | $63,615 – $111K | $102K – $158K | $123K – $223K | $21,768 | 4,595 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–Philadelphia 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
Philadelphia: where you’d land
- Northeast Philadelphia Airport KPNE
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Philadelphia International Airport KPHL
Major hub · 12,000 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (very light jet) | 3.6 h | 494 kg | $3,812 |
| Airline, economy | 5.7 h | 156 kg | Typically $187–$469 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.2 h | 625 kg | Typically $781–$1,875 |
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.