Charter Columbus to Philadelphia privately from US$10,000, about 1h 18m in the air. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Columbus (CMH) to Philadelphia (PHL) and Philadelphia to Columbus — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Columbus to Philadelphia is roughly 652 kilometres — 405 miles, or 352 nautical miles.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$25,000 for a one-way charter between Columbus and Philadelphia, 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. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 18m | 1h 10m – 1h 26m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 14m | 1h 07m – 1h 21m | US$12,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 18m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 16m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 14m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 14m | US$12,500 – US$17,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 12m | US$14,000 – US$19,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 09m | US$15,000 – US$21,000 | 6-8 |
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.
On Columbus–Philadelphia, 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:
Columbus, United States: John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Rickenbacker International Airport, The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field, Bolton Field, Delaware Municipal Airport and Fairfield County 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.
| John Glenn Columbus International Airport | Philadelphia International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCMH / CMH | KPHL / PHL |
| Longest hard runway | 10,114 ft | 12,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 815 ft | 36 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km | Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Rickenbacker International Airport (12,103 ft, 21 km) · The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (5,004 ft, 18 km) · Bolton Field (5,500 ft, 24 km) · Delaware Municipal Airport (5,800 ft, 37 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)
We publish the price band (US$10,000 – US$25,000) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Pets are welcome on every Columbus–Philadelphia 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.
Demand on Columbus–Philadelphia comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$10,000 – US$25,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 18m airborne across the 652 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Columbus–Philadelphia charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Columbus–Philadelphia charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Philadelphia to Columbus runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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