Private charter between Boston and Washington starts at US$10,000 aboard a very light jet.
Private jet charter from Boston (BOS) to Washington (IAD), and from Washington (IAD) back to Boston (BOS).
Boston and Washington lie approximately 663 km apart (412 mi / 358 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$24,500 for a one-way charter between Boston and Washington, 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. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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 17m | 1h 09m – 1h 25m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 13m | 1h 06m – 1h 20m | US$12,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 17m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 15m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 13m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 13m | US$12,500 – US$17,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 11m | 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.
Jet charter costs between Boston and Washington 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.
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.
Washington, United States: Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field, Leesburg Executive Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field and Upperville Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Boston→Washington runs about 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston → Washington | 253 | 74 min | 57 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (33), Cessna Citation Latitude (28), Bombardier Challenger 350 (19), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (18) |
| Washington → Boston | 315 | 67 min | — | Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (32), Embraer Phenom 300 (31), Cessna Citation Latitude (31), Gulfstream G650 (23) |
568 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Boston Logan International Airport | Washington Dulles International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KBOS / BOS | KIAD / IAD |
| Longest hard runway | 10,083 ft | 11,500 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | CONC-G |
| Field elevation | 20 ft | 312 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: 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) · Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field (6,200 ft, 25 km) · Leesburg Executive Airport (5,500 ft, 17 km) · Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (7,169 ft, 38 km) · Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (8,815 ft, 68 km)
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Boston–Washington is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$24,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 17m airborne across the 663 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.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Boston–Washington 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.
Of course: Washington to Boston runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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