Fly private between Harrisburg and Raleigh/Durham from US$10,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Harrisburg (LNS) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU), and from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) back to Harrisburg (LNS).
As the crow flies, Harrisburg to Raleigh/Durham is roughly 520 kilometres — 323 miles, or 281 nautical miles.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Harrisburg and Raleigh/Durham, 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. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 06m | 59 min – 1h 13m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 03m | 57 min – 1h 09m | US$11,000 | 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 06m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 04m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 03m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 03m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 01m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 59 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 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 |
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–Raleigh/Durham, 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
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.
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.
25 business-aviation flights were tracked between Harrisburg and Raleigh/Durham from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.5 a week, on 24 separate days.
80% were jets and 20% turboprops. 21 flights set out from the Harrisburg side and 4 from the Raleigh/Durham side.
Busiest full month: February 2026 (5 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Sunday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Harrisburg | Lancaster Airport (LNS) – 12 flights; York Airport (THV) – 8 flights; Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) – 5 flights |
| Raleigh/Durham | Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) – 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.
| Lancaster Airport | Raleigh-Durham International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KLNS / LNS | KRDU / RDU |
| Longest hard runway | 6,933 ft | 10,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 403 ft | 435 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Harrisburg to Raleigh/Durham can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Lancaster Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,933 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 933 ft to spare. The leg is 520 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) · 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)
We publish the price band (US$10,000 – US$15,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Travel Harrisburg–Raleigh/Durham with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
The Harrisburg to Raleigh/Durham 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$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 06m gate to gate across the 520 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 Harrisburg–Raleigh/Durham charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Harrisburg–Raleigh/Durham charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Raleigh/Durham to Harrisburg runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 25 business-aviation flights between Harrisburg and Raleigh/Durham – about 0.5 a week, flown on 24 different days. Sunday was the busiest day of the week and February 2026 the busiest full month (5 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Lancaster Airport (LNS) – 12 flights; York Airport (THV) – 8 flights; Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) – 5 flights on the Harrisburg side, and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) – 25 flights on the Raleigh/Durham side.
80% of the tracked flights were jets and 20% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation Latitude.
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