Private jet cost
Seattle → Philadelphia
A private flight from Seattle to Philadelphia covers 2,064 nautical miles (3,822 km) and takes about 4h 59m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $42,488 – $62,213 one-way — about $13,088 per seat.
2,064 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 59m
Flight time (midsize jet)
6h vs 8.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,746 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 382 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 | 1 fuel stop | 8h 25m | $33,181 – $49,303 | $51,879 – $69,121 | $57,679 – $81,721 | $10,311 | 1,209 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 23m | $34,525 – $49,151 | $54,501 – $69,657 | $60,701 – $83,057 | $10,460 | 1,412 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 58m | $39,060 – $56,628 | $61,477 – $79,970 | $68,977 – $96,970 | $11,961 | 2,140 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 59m | $42,488 – $62,213 | $66,289 – $87,052 | $75,289 – $108K | $13,088 | 2,746 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 47m | $51,121 – $74,809 | $79,802 – $105K | $90,302 – $130K | $15,741 | 3,207 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 41m | $63,908 – $99,248 | $99,936 – $139K | $112K – $171K | $20,395 | 3,928 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 31m | $78,009 – $121K | $122K – $169K | $137K – $208K | $24,833 | 5,182 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 47m | $126K – $226K | $198K – $317K | $219K – $382K | $43,952 | 10,307 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 Seattle–Philadelphia non-stop
Seattle: where you’d land
- Boeing Field / King County International Airport KBFI
Business-aviation airport · 10,000 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h - Paine Field (Snohomish County Airport) KPAE
Airport with private terminal · 9,010 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport KSEA
Major hub · 11,901 ft runway · 30 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 (midsize jet) | 6 h | 2,746 kg | $13,088 |
| Airline, economy | 8.3 h | 382 kg | Typically $459–$1,147 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.8 h | 1529 kg | Typically $1,911–$4,587 |
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.