Charter West Palm Beach to Charleston privately from US$10,000, about 1h 18m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from West Palm Beach (PBI) to Charleston (), and from Charleston () back to West Palm Beach (PBI).
West Palm Beach and Charleston lie approximately 669 km apart (416 mi / 361 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from West Palm Beach to Charleston (and Charleston to West Palm Beach) ranges from US$10,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$17,500 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 18m | 1h 10m – 1h 26m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 14m | 1h 07m – 1h 21m | US$12,500 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 19m | 1h 11m – 1h 27m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 18m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 16m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 14m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 14m | US$12,500 – US$17,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 12m | US$14,000 – US$19,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 10m | US$15,000 – US$21,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 19m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 15m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between West Palm Beach and Charleston? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
West Palm Beach, United States: President Donald J. Trump International Airport, Boca Raton Airport, William P Gwinn Airport, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Witham Field.
Charleston, United States: Charleston International Airport, Charleston Executive Airport, Summerville Airport, Berkeley County Airport and Lowcountry Regional Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 14:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Thu is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach → Charleston | 83 | 70 min | 57 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (17), Cessna Citation Latitude (11), Cessna Citation Longitude (6), Bombardier Challenger 350 (5) |
| Charleston → West Palm Beach | 74 | 68 min | — | Cessna Citation Latitude (16), Embraer Phenom 300 (13), Dassault Falcon 2000 (6), Cessna Citation XLS (4) |
157 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
157 business-aviation flights were tracked between West Palm Beach and Charleston from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 3 a week, on 116 separate days.
94% were jets and 6% turboprops. 83 flights set out from the West Palm Beach side and 74 from the Charleston side.
Busiest full month: March 2026 (23 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Monday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| West Palm Beach | President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) – 79 flights; Witham Field (SUA) – 48 flights; Boca Raton Airport (BCT) – 30 flights |
| Charleston | Charleston Executive Airport – 147 flights; Charleston International Airport (CHS) – 10 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| President Donald J. Trump International Airport | Charleston Executive Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KDJT / PBI | KJZI |
| Longest hard runway | 10,001 ft | 5,350 ft |
| Surface | ASPH-G | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 19 ft | 17 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,850 ft spare |
1,800 km 963 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,350 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,863 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,150 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,343 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,450 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,573 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,350 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,063 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,850 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,143 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,150 ft spare |
1,480 km 643 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,850 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,863 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,072 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,813 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,150 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,063 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 226 ft short |
4,600 km 3,763 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 420 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,089 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 450 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,563 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 658 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,383 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 90 ft short |
7,400 km 6,563 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 50 ft spare |
7,800 km 6,963 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 560 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,563 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 650 ft short |
14,260 km 13,423 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 450 ft short |
11,112 km 10,275 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 650 ft short |
12,960 km 12,123 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 550 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,108 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Boca Raton Airport (6,276 ft, 34 km) · William P Gwinn Airport (7,003 ft, 34 km) · Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (6,002 ft, 55 km) · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (9,000 ft, 68 km) · Charleston Executive Airport (5,350 ft, 22 km) · Summerville Airport (5,000 ft, 29 km) · Berkeley County Airport (5,001 ft, 32 km) · Lowcountry Regional Airport (6,002 ft, 56 km)
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
The West Palm Beach to Charleston route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$10,000 – US$17,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 18m gate to gate across the 669 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute West Palm Beach–Charleston charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 157 business-aviation flights between West Palm Beach and Charleston – about 3 a week, flown on 116 different days. Monday was the busiest day of the week and March 2026 the busiest full month (23 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) – 79 flights; Witham Field (SUA) – 48 flights; Boca Raton Airport (BCT) – 30 flights on the West Palm Beach side, and Charleston Executive Airport – 147 flights; Charleston International Airport (CHS) – 10 flights on the Charleston side.
94% of the tracked flights were jets and 6% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Embraer Phenom 300.
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