Private charter between New York and Memphis starts at US$23,000 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — New York (JFK) to Memphis (MEM) and Memphis to New York — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between New York and Memphis is about 1,549 km (963 miles), or 837 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from New York to Memphis (and Memphis to New York) ranges from US$23,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$63,500 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. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 20m | 2h 06m – 2h 34m | US$33,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 11m | 1h 58m – 2h 24m | US$45,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 20m | US$33,000 – US$46,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 19m | US$36,500 – US$50,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 13m | US$39,500 – US$55,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 11m | US$45,500 – US$63,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 11m | US$50,000 – US$70,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 13m | US$54,500 – US$76,000 | 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.
Every New York–Memphis 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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
New York, United States: John F. Kennedy International Airport, Republic Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Teterboro Airport and Morristown Municipal Airport.
Memphis, United States: Frederick W. Smith International Airport, Millington-Memphis Airport, Olive Branch Airport, West Memphis Municipal Airport, Tunica Municipal Airport and Fayette County Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — New York: Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA, JFK), Newark (EWR), Morristown (MMU); Memphis: Memphis (MEM).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 16:00 UTC.
New York→Memphis runs about 14 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York → Memphis | 28 | 142 min | 116 min | Bombardier Challenger 300 (11), Cessna Citation Latitude (2), Embraer Phenom 300 (2), Cessna Citation XLS (2) |
| Memphis → New York | 17 | 128 min | — | Bombardier Challenger 300 (4), Bombardier Challenger 350 (2), Cessna Citation Ultra (2) |
45 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | Frederick W. Smith International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KJFK / JFK | KMEM / MEM |
| Longest hard runway | 14,511 ft | 11,120 ft |
| Surface | Porous friction course | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 13 ft | 341 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for New York to Memphis can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. John F. Kennedy International Airport has 14,511 ft and Frederick W. Smith International Airport 11,120 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. At 1,549 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Republic Airport (6,833 ft, 32 km) · Newark Liberty International Airport (11,000 ft, 33 km) · LaGuardia Airport (7,002 ft, 17 km) · Teterboro Airport (6,997 ft, 33 km) · Millington-Memphis Airport (8,001 ft, 36 km) · Olive Branch Airport (6,000 ft, 19 km) · West Memphis Municipal Airport (6,003 ft, 26 km) · Tunica Municipal Airport (8,500 ft, 52 km)
Our team responds to New York–Memphis quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
Choose your wheels-up time — New York–Memphis runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Those 2h 20m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of New York and Memphis.
New York–Memphis is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$23,000 – US$63,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 2h 20m gate to gate across the 1,549 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute New York–Memphis 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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