Fly private between Charleston and Raleigh/Durham from US$10,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
We fly Charleston () ⇄ Raleigh/Durham (RDU) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Charleston to Raleigh/Durham is roughly 371 kilometres — 230 miles, or 200 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Charleston–Raleigh/Durham spans US$10,000 – US$13,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 08m | 1h 01m – 1h 15m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 55 min | 50 min – 1h 01m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 08m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 05m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 55 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 54 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 52 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
Every Charleston–Raleigh/Durham quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Charleston, United States: Charleston International Airport, Charleston Executive Airport, Summerville Airport, Berkeley County Airport and Lowcountry Regional Airport.
Raleigh/Durham, United States: Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Johnston Regional Airport, Raleigh Executive Jetport, Triangle North Executive Airport, Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County and Henderson Oxford Airport.
26 business-aviation flights were tracked between Charleston and Raleigh/Durham from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.5 a week, on 22 separate days.
85% were jets and 15% turboprops. 21 flights set out from the Charleston side and 5 from the Raleigh/Durham side.
Busiest full month: March 2026 (6 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) |
|---|---|
| Charleston | Charleston Executive Airport – 20 flights; Charleston International Airport (CHS) – 6 flights |
| Raleigh/Durham | Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) – 25 flights; Raleigh Executive Jetport – 1 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.
| Charleston Executive Airport | Raleigh-Durham International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KJZI | KRDU / RDU |
| Longest hard runway | 5,350 ft | 10,000 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 17 ft | 435 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,850 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,336 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,350 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,236 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,150 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,716 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,450 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,946 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,350 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,436 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,850 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,516 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,150 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,016 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,850 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,236 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,072 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,186 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,150 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,436 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 226 ft short |
4,600 km 4,136 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 420 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,462 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 450 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,936 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 658 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,756 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 90 ft short |
7,400 km 6,936 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 50 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,336 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 560 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,936 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 650 ft short |
14,260 km 13,796 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 450 ft short |
11,112 km 10,648 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 650 ft short |
12,960 km 12,496 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 550 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,481 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: 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) · Johnston Regional Airport (5,500 ft, 52 km) · Raleigh Executive Jetport (6,501 ft, 43 km) · Triangle North Executive Airport (5,498 ft, 44 km) · Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County (6,005 ft, 49 km)
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Pets are welcome on every Charleston–Raleigh/Durham charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
The Charleston to Raleigh/Durham 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$13,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 08m gate to gate over 371 km (230 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Charleston–Raleigh/Durham departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Charleston–Raleigh/Durham charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
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 26 business-aviation flights between Charleston and Raleigh/Durham – about 0.5 a week, flown on 22 different days. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week and March 2026 the busiest full month (6 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Charleston Executive Airport – 20 flights; Charleston International Airport (CHS) – 6 flights on the Charleston side, and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) – 25 flights; Raleigh Executive Jetport – 1 flights on the Raleigh/Durham side.
85% of the tracked flights were jets and 15% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation Latitude.
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