Private charter between Harrisburg and West Palm Beach starts at US$33,000 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly Harrisburg (MDT) ⇄ West Palm Beach (PBI) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Harrisburg and West Palm Beach lie approximately 1,533 km apart (953 mi / 828 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Harrisburg to West Palm Beach (and West Palm Beach to Harrisburg) ranges from US$33,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$63,000 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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. | 2h 19m | 2h 05m – 2h 33m | US$33,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 10m | 1h 57m – 2h 23m | US$45,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 19m | US$33,000 – US$46,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 18m | US$36,500 – US$50,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 12m | US$39,500 – US$55,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 10m | US$45,000 – US$63,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 10m | US$49,500 – US$69,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 12m | US$54,000 – US$75,500 | 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.
On Harrisburg–West Palm Beach, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Harrisburg, United States: Harrisburg International Airport, Capital City Airport, Lancaster Airport, York Airport, Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport and Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field.
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.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 13:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg → West Palm Beach | 32 | 140 min | 123 min | Learjet 45 (7), Cessna Citation Latitude (5), Embraer Phenom 300 (4), Learjet 60 (3) |
| West Palm Beach → Harrisburg | 29 | 139 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (4), Cessna Citation XLS (4), Bombardier Global 5000/5500 (3), Embraer Praetor 500 (3) |
61 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
61 business-aviation flights were tracked between Harrisburg and West Palm Beach from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 1.2 a week, on 53 separate days.
97% were jets and 3% turboprops. 32 flights set out from the Harrisburg side and 29 from the West Palm Beach side.
Busiest full month: January 2026 (13 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) |
|---|---|
| Harrisburg | Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) – 37 flights; Lancaster Airport (LNS) – 17 flights; York Airport (THV) – 4 flights; Capital City Airport (HAR) – 2 flights |
| West Palm Beach | Boca Raton Airport (BCT) – 27 flights; President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) – 24 flights; Witham Field (SUA) – 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.
| Harrisburg International Airport | President Donald J. Trump International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMDT / MDT | KDJT / PBI |
| Longest hard runway | 10,001 ft | 10,001 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | ASPH-G |
| Field elevation | 310 ft | 19 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Harrisburg to West Palm Beach can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Harrisburg International Airport has 10,001 ft and President Donald J. Trump International Airport 10,001 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. At 1,533 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Capital City Airport (5,000 ft, 8 km) · Lancaster Airport (6,933 ft, 40 km) · York Airport (5,188 ft, 32 km) · Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport (5,101 ft, 66 km) · 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)
Pets are welcome on every Harrisburg–West Palm Beach charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Harrisburg and West Palm Beach is built around your itinerary.
Harrisburg–West Palm Beach is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$33,000 – US$63,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 2h 19m gate to gate across the 1,533 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Harrisburg–West Palm Beach 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 61 business-aviation flights between Harrisburg and West Palm Beach – about 1.2 a week, flown on 53 different days. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week and January 2026 the busiest full month (13 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) – 37 flights; Lancaster Airport (LNS) – 17 flights; York Airport (THV) – 4 flights; Capital City Airport (HAR) – 2 flights on the Harrisburg side, and Boca Raton Airport (BCT) – 27 flights; President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) – 24 flights; Witham Field (SUA) – 10 flights on the West Palm Beach side.
97% of the tracked flights were jets and 3% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Learjet 45.
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