Fly private between Birmingham and Philadelphia from US$19,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Birmingham (BHM) to Philadelphia (PHL) and Philadelphia to Birmingham — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Birmingham to Philadelphia is roughly 1,241 kilometres — 771 miles, or 670 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Birmingham to Philadelphia (and Philadelphia to Birmingham) ranges from US$19,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$54,000 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. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 57m | 1h 45m – 2h 09m | US$28,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 50m | 1h 39m – 2h 01m | US$38,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 57m | US$28,000 – US$39,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 56m | US$31,000 – US$43,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 52m | US$33,500 – US$47,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 50m | US$38,500 – US$54,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 50m | US$42,500 – US$59,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 1h 52m | US$46,000 – US$65,000 | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Jet charter costs between Birmingham and Philadelphia are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Birmingham, United States: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Shelby County Airport, Bessemer Airport, St Clair County Airport, Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport and Talladega Municipal Airport.
Philadelphia, United States: Philadelphia International Airport, Northeast Philadelphia Airport, Wilmington Airport, Millville Municipal Airport, Trenton Mercer Airport and Chester County G O Carlson Airport.
| Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | Philadelphia International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KBHM / BHM | KPHL / PHL |
| Longest hard runway | 12,007 ft | 12,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 650 ft | 36 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Birmingham to Philadelphia can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has 12,007 ft and Philadelphia International Airport 12,000 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 1,241 km.
Alternates within range: Shelby County Airport (5,000 ft, 43 km) · Bessemer Airport (6,007 ft, 32 km) · St Clair County Airport (5,001 ft, 46 km) · Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport (5,390 ft, 60 km) · Northeast Philadelphia Airport (7,000 ft, 31 km) · Wilmington Airport (7,275 ft, 38 km) · Millville Municipal Airport (6,003 ft, 58 km) · Trenton Mercer Airport (6,006 ft, 58 km)
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Birmingham–Philadelphia sector leaves when you do.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Birmingham–Philadelphia trip to about 1h 57m gate to gate.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Demand on Birmingham–Philadelphia comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$19,500 – US$54,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 57m gate to gate across the 1,241 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Birmingham–Philadelphia 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.
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