Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time58 min
- Range2,180 km
- Guide priceUS$10,000 – US$13,500
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Fly private between Allentown and Pittsburgh from US$10,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Allentown (ABE) to Pittsburgh (PIT), and from Pittsburgh (PIT) back to Allentown (ABE).
The straight-line distance between Allentown and Pittsburgh is about 405 km (252 miles), or 219 nautical miles.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Allentown and Pittsburgh, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 58 min | 52 min – 1h 04m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 55 min | 50 min – 1h 01m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 13m | 1h 06m – 1h 20m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 58 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 57 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 55 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 55 min | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 54 min | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 52 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 13m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 09m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Allentown, United States: Lehigh Valley International Airport, Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field), Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport, Hazleton Municipal Airport and Trenton Mercer Airport.
Pittsburgh, United States: Pittsburgh International Airport, Allegheny County Airport, Wheeling Ohio County Airport, Zelienople Municipal Airport, Washington County Airport and Jefferson County Airpark.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 16:00 UTC.
Allentown→Pittsburgh runs about 5 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown → Pittsburgh | 17 | 46 min | 35 min | Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (9), Cessna Citation Latitude (2) |
| Pittsburgh → Allentown | 24 | 41 min | — | Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (12), Pilatus PC-12 (4), Cessna Citation XLS (2), Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
41 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
41 business-aviation flights were tracked between Allentown and Pittsburgh from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.8 a week, on 41 separate days.
83% were jets and 17% turboprops. 17 flights set out from the Allentown side and 24 from the Pittsburgh side.
Busiest full month: April 2026 (9 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Tuesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Allentown | Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) – 36 flights; Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG) – 4 flights; Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport – 1 flights |
| Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) – 25 flights; Allegheny County Airport (AGC) – 16 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.
| Lehigh Valley International Airport | Pittsburgh International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KABE / ABE | KPIT / PIT |
| Longest hard runway | 7,599 ft | 11,500 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 393 ft | 1,203 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Allentown to Pittsburgh can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Lehigh Valley International Airport has 7,599 ft and Pittsburgh International Airport 11,500 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 405 km.
Alternates within range: Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (6,350 ft, 54 km) · Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport (5,001 ft, 54 km) · Hazleton Municipal Airport (5,001 ft, 60 km) · Trenton Mercer Airport (6,006 ft, 68 km) · Allegheny County Airport (6,501 ft, 30 km) · Wheeling Ohio County Airport (5,002 ft, 50 km) · Zelienople Municipal Airport (5,002 ft, 35 km) · Washington County Airport (5,004 ft, 40 km)
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$10,000 – US$15,500 range for Allentown–Pittsburgh, confirmed once we check live availability.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 4-6 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
Demand on Allentown–Pittsburgh comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 58 min gate to gate across the 405 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Allentown–Pittsburgh departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
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 41 business-aviation flights between Allentown and Pittsburgh – about 0.8 a week, flown on 41 different days. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week and April 2026 the busiest full month (9 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) – 36 flights; Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG) – 4 flights; Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport – 1 flights on the Allentown side, and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) – 25 flights; Allegheny County Airport (AGC) – 16 flights on the Pittsburgh side.
83% of the tracked flights were jets and 17% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850.
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