Fly private between Charleston and Pittsburgh from US$21,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Charleston () to Pittsburgh (PIT), and from Pittsburgh (PIT) back to Charleston ().
As the crow flies, Charleston to Pittsburgh is roughly 867 kilometres — 539 miles, or 468 nautical miles.
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Expect US$21,500 – US$30,000 for a one-way charter between Charleston and Pittsburgh, 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. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 29m | 1h 20m – 1h 38m | US$21,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 29m | US$21,500 – US$30,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 28m | US$23,500 – US$33,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 25m | US$26,000 – US$36,000 | 8-10 |
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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Charleston–Pittsburgh charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Charleston, United States: Charleston International Airport, Charleston Executive Airport, Summerville Airport, Berkeley County Airport and Lowcountry Regional 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 points to a weekend leisure route, on the departures logged so far.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston → Pittsburgh | 11 | 80 min | 69 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (2), Cessna Citation XLS (2), Dassault Falcon 2000 (2), Cessna Citation Latitude (2) |
| Pittsburgh → Charleston | 15 | 82 min | 73 min | Bombardier Challenger 350 (2), Embraer Phenom 300 (2), Cessna Citation Longitude (2), Cessna Citation XLS (2) |
26 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
26 business-aviation flights were tracked between Charleston and Pittsburgh from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.5 a week, on 24 separate days.
96% were jets and 4% turboprops. 11 flights set out from the Charleston side and 15 from the Pittsburgh side.
Busiest full month: July 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) |
|---|---|
| Charleston | Charleston Executive Airport – 24 flights; Charleston International Airport (CHS) – 2 flights |
| Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) – 14 flights; Allegheny County Airport (AGC) – 12 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 | Pittsburgh International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KJZI | KPIT / PIT |
| Longest hard runway | 5,350 ft | 11,500 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 17 ft | 1,203 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,850 ft spare |
1,800 km 716 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,350 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,616 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,150 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,096 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,450 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,326 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,350 ft spare |
2,900 km 1,816 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,850 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,616 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,072 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,566 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,150 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,816 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 226 ft short |
4,600 km 3,516 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 420 ft spare |
5,926 km 4,842 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 450 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,316 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 658 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,136 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 90 ft short |
7,400 km 6,316 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 50 ft spare |
7,800 km 6,716 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 560 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,316 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 650 ft short |
14,260 km 13,176 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 450 ft short |
11,112 km 10,028 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 650 ft short |
12,960 km 11,876 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 550 ft spare |
11,945 km 10,861 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) · 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)
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Choose your wheels-up time — Charleston–Pittsburgh runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 867 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 Charleston and Pittsburgh.
Charleston–Pittsburgh is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$21,500 – US$30,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 29m gate to gate across the 867 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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 Charleston–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 26 business-aviation flights between Charleston and Pittsburgh – about 0.5 a week, flown on 24 different days. Sunday was the busiest day of the week and July 2026 the busiest full month (5 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Charleston Executive Airport – 24 flights; Charleston International Airport (CHS) – 2 flights on the Charleston side, and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) – 14 flights; Allegheny County Airport (AGC) – 12 flights on the Pittsburgh side.
96% of the tracked flights were jets and 4% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Embraer Phenom 300.
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