Charter West Palm Beach to Minneapolis privately from US$45,500, about 3h 20m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from West Palm Beach (PBI) to Minneapolis (FCM), and from Minneapolis (FCM) back to West Palm Beach (PBI).
As the crow flies, West Palm Beach to Minneapolis is roughly 2,343 kilometres — 1,456 miles, or 1,265 nautical miles.
From US$45,500 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$45,500 – US$87,000 for a one-way charter between West Palm Beach and Minneapolis, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 20m | 3h 00m – 3h 40m | US$45,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 06m | 2h 47m – 3h 25m | US$62,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 20m | US$45,500 – US$63,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 18m | US$50,000 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 10m | US$54,500 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 06m | US$62,000 – US$87,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 06m | US$68,000 – US$96,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 10m | US$74,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
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 Minneapolis? 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.
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.
Minneapolis, United States: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field, Flying Cloud Airport, Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport, New Richmond Regional Airport and L O Simenstad Municipal Airport.
Observed traffic makes this an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 18:00 UTC.
West Palm Beach→Minneapolis runs about 21 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Wed 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 → Minneapolis | 43 | 203 min | 172 min | Cessna Citation Longitude (8), Cessna Citation CJ4 (7), Dassault Falcon 2000 (5), Embraer Praetor 600 (3) |
| Minneapolis → West Palm Beach | 61 | 182 min | — | Cessna Citation CJ4 (14), Cessna Citation Longitude (9), Cessna Citation Latitude (6), Dassault Falcon 2000 (5) |
104 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
104 business-aviation flights were tracked between West Palm Beach and Minneapolis from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 2 a week, on 87 separate days.
100% were jets and 0% turboprops. 43 flights set out from the West Palm Beach side and 61 from the Minneapolis side.
Busiest full month: October 2025 (15 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Friday 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) – 65 flights; Boca Raton Airport (BCT) – 22 flights; Witham Field (SUA) – 17 flights |
| Minneapolis | Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) – 48 flights; Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) – 31 flights; Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) – 25 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 | Flying Cloud Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KDJT / PBI | KFCM / FCM |
| Longest hard runway | 10,001 ft | 5,001 ft |
| Surface | ASPH-G | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 19 ft | 906 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,801 ft spare |
2,180 km 749 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,101 ft spare |
2,410 km 519 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,501 ft spare |
3,700 km 771 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,723 ft spare |
3,650 km 721 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 801 ft spare |
3,900 km 971 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 575 ft short |
4,600 km 1,671 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 71 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,997 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 101 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,471 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 309 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,291 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 439 ft short |
7,400 km 4,471 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 299 ft short |
7,800 km 4,871 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 211 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,471 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 999 ft short |
14,260 km 11,331 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 799 ft short |
11,112 km 8,183 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 999 ft short |
12,960 km 10,031 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 201 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,016 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) · Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (6,491 ft, 14 km) · Flying Cloud Airport (5,001 ft, 19 km) · Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport (5,000 ft, 29 km) · New Richmond Regional Airport (5,507 ft, 61 km)
Our team responds to West Palm Beach–Minneapolis quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 2,343 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of West Palm Beach and Minneapolis.
The West Palm Beach to Minneapolis route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$45,500 – US$87,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 3h 20m gate to gate across the 2,343 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day West Palm Beach–Minneapolis departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our West Palm Beach–Minneapolis charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Minneapolis to West Palm Beach runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 104 business-aviation flights between West Palm Beach and Minneapolis – about 2 a week, flown on 87 different days. Friday was the busiest day of the week and October 2025 the busiest full month (15 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) – 65 flights; Boca Raton Airport (BCT) – 22 flights; Witham Field (SUA) – 17 flights on the West Palm Beach side, and Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) – 48 flights; Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) – 31 flights; Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) – 25 flights on the Minneapolis side.
100% of the tracked flights were jets and 0% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation CJ4.
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