Fly private between Boston and Philadelphia from US$10,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
We fly Boston (BOS) ⇄ Philadelphia (PHL) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Boston to Philadelphia is roughly 450 kilometres — 279 miles, or 243 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Boston to Philadelphia (and Philadelphia to Boston) ranges from US$10,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$15,500 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 02m | 56 min – 1h 08m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 59 min | 53 min – 1h 05m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 18m | 1h 10m – 1h 26m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 02m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 00m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 59 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 59 min | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 57 min | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 55 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 18m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 14m | 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.
Every Boston–Philadelphia 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Boston, United States: Boston Logan International Airport, Beverly Regional Airport, Laurence G Hanscom Field, Lawrence Municipal Airport, Nashua Airport / Boire Field and North Central State 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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Boston: Bedford (BED), Boston (BOS), Nashua (ASH); Philadelphia: Ewing Township (TTN), Philadelphia (PNE, PHL), Wilmington (ILG), Coatesville (CTH).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 20:00 UTC.
Boston→Philadelphia runs about 5 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Fri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston → Philadelphia | 114 | 59 min | 47 min | Dassault Falcon 2000 (21), Embraer Phenom 300 (11), Gulfstream G650 (10), Pilatus PC-12 (9) |
| Philadelphia → Boston | 159 | 54 min | — | Gulfstream G650 (18), Dassault Falcon 2000 (18), Cessna Citation Latitude (15), Bombardier Challenger (14) |
273 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Boston Logan International Airport | Philadelphia International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KBOS / BOS | KPHL / PHL |
| Longest hard runway | 10,083 ft | 12,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 20 ft | 36 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Boston to Philadelphia can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Boston Logan International Airport has 10,083 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 450 km.
Alternates within range: Beverly Regional Airport (5,001 ft, 26 km) · Laurence G Hanscom Field (7,011 ft, 26 km) · Lawrence Municipal Airport (5,001 ft, 41 km) · Nashua Airport / Boire Field (6,000 ft, 62 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)
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$10,000 – US$15,500 range for Boston–Philadelphia, confirmed once we check live availability.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 4-6 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Travel Boston–Philadelphia with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
The Boston to Philadelphia route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 02m gate to gate across the 450 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.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Boston–Philadelphia 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.
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