Private jet cost
Washington, D.C. → Palm Beach
A private flight from Washington, D.C. to Palm Beach covers 749 nautical miles (1,386 km) and takes about 2h 19m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $11,496 – $16,366 one-way — about $3,483 per seat.
749 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 19m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.3h vs 5.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
445 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 139 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 | 2h 58m | $12,451 – $18,385 | $19,571 – $25,918 | $25,371 – $38,518 | $3,855 | 427 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 19m | $11,496 – $16,366 | $18,148 – $23,194 | $24,348 – $36,594 | $3,483 | 445 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 05m | $14,851 – $21,355 | $23,540 – $30,387 | $31,040 – $47,387 | $4,526 | 747 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 00m | $19,170 – $27,534 | $30,415 – $39,220 | $39,415 – $60,220 | $5,838 | 1,101 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 1h 56m | $23,241 – $33,345 | $36,909 – $47,545 | $47,409 – $72,545 | $7,073 | 1,291 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 1h 54m | $29,344 – $44,463 | $46,760 – $63,501 | $59,260 – $95,501 | $9,226 | 1,585 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 50m | $36,131 – $54,481 | $57,663 – $77,940 | $72,663 – $117K | $11,327 | 2,099 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 1h 56m | $58,778 – $102K | $94,581 – $146K | $116K – $211K | $20,039 | 4,150 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 Washington, D.C.–Palm Beach non-stop
Washington, D.C.: where you’d land
- Manassas Regional Airport KHEF
Business-aviation airport · 6,200 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h - Washington Dulles International Airport KIAD
Major hub · 11,501 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport KDCA
Major hub · 7,169 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs
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
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (very light jet) | 3.3 h | 445 kg | $3,483 |
| Airline, economy | 5.5 h | 139 kg | Typically $166–$416 |
| Airline, first / business | 5 h | 555 kg | Typically $693–$1,664 |
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.