Private charter between Charleston and Orlando starts at US$10,000 aboard a very light jet.
This route runs both ways — Charleston () to Orlando (ORL) and Orlando to Charleston — timed and priced alike.
Charleston and Orlando lie approximately 479 km apart (298 mi / 259 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Charleston to Orlando (and Orlando to Charleston) 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. 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.
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 04m | 58 min – 1h 10m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 01m | 55 min – 1h 07m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 19m | 1h 11m – 1h 27m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 04m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 02m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 01m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 01m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 00m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 57 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 19m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 15m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Charleston, United States: Charleston International Airport, Charleston Executive Airport, Summerville Airport, Berkeley County Airport and Lowcountry Regional Airport.
Orlando, United States: Orlando International Airport, Orlando Executive Airport, Kissimmee Gateway Airport, Orlando Sanford International Airport, Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility and Space Coast Regional Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 19:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston → Orlando | 18 | 56 min | 49 min | Bombardier Challenger 300 (2), Cessna Citation Mustang (2), Cessna Citation CJ4 (2), Bombardier Challenger 350 (2) |
| Orlando → Charleston | 18 | 57 min | — | Cirrus Vision (4), Cessna Citation Latitude (2), Cessna Citation CJ4 (2), Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
36 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
36 business-aviation flights were tracked between Charleston and Orlando from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.7 a week, on 34 separate days.
86% were jets and 14% turboprops. 18 flights set out from the Charleston side and 18 from the Orlando side.
Busiest full month: November 2025 (8 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Tuesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Charleston | Charleston Executive Airport – 32 flights; Charleston International Airport (CHS) – 4 flights |
| Orlando | Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) – 25 flights; Orlando International Airport (MCO) – 7 flights; Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX) – 3 flights; Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) – 1 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Charleston Executive Airport | Orlando Executive Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KJZI | KORL / ORL |
| Longest hard runway | 5,350 ft | 6,004 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 17 ft | 113 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,850 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,201 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,350 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,101 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,150 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,581 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,450 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,811 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,350 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,301 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,850 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,381 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,150 ft spare |
1,480 km 881 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,850 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,101 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,072 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,051 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,150 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,301 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 226 ft short |
4,600 km 4,001 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 420 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,327 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 450 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,801 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 658 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,621 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 90 ft short |
7,400 km 6,801 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 50 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,201 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 560 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,801 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 650 ft short |
14,260 km 13,661 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 450 ft short |
11,112 km 10,513 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 650 ft short |
12,960 km 12,361 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 550 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,346 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Charleston Executive Airport (5,350 ft, 22 km) · Summerville Airport (5,000 ft, 29 km) · Berkeley County Airport (5,001 ft, 32 km) · Lowcountry Regional Airport (6,002 ft, 56 km) · Orlando Executive Airport (6,004 ft, 13 km) · Kissimmee Gateway Airport (6,001 ft, 20 km) · Orlando Sanford International Airport (11,002 ft, 39 km) · Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility (15,001 ft, 63 km)
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 1h 04m to your destination. That's the full journey.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Charleston–Orlando is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
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 04m gate to gate across the 479 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Charleston–Orlando departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Charleston–Orlando charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 36 business-aviation flights between Charleston and Orlando – about 0.7 a week, flown on 34 different days. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week and November 2025 the busiest full month (8 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Charleston Executive Airport – 32 flights; Charleston International Airport (CHS) – 4 flights on the Charleston side, and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) – 25 flights; Orlando International Airport (MCO) – 7 flights; Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX) – 3 flights; Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) – 1 flights on the Orlando side.
86% of the tracked flights were jets and 14% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cirrus Vision.
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