Fly private between Charleston and Washington from US$10,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Charleston (CHS) to Washington (IAD) and Washington to Charleston — timed and priced alike.
Charleston and Washington lie approximately 712 km apart (442 mi / 384 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$26,500 for a one-way charter between Charleston 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. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 24m | 1h 16m – 1h 32m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 19m | 1h 11m – 1h 27m | US$13,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 24m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 21m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 19m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 19m | US$13,500 – US$19,000 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 17m | US$15,000 – US$21,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 14m | US$16,000 – US$23,000 | 6-8 |
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.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Charleston, United States: Charleston International Airport, Charleston Executive Airport, Summerville Airport, Berkeley County Airport and Lowcountry Regional 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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Charleston: Johns Island (KJZI), Charleston (CHS); Washington: Dulles (IAD), Leesburg (KJYO), Washington (DCA).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 20:00 UTC.
Washington→Charleston runs about 9 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Thu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston → Washington | 68 | 69 min | 54 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (8), Bombardier Challenger (7), Cessna Citation Longitude (6), Embraer Phenom 300 (6) |
| Washington → Charleston | 80 | 78 min | — | Cessna Citation Latitude (14), Embraer Phenom 300 (10), Bombardier Challenger 350 (9), Cessna Citation Longitude (6) |
148 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Charleston International Airport | Washington Dulles International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCHS / CHS | KIAD / IAD |
| Longest hard runway | 9,001 ft | 11,500 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | CONC-G |
| Field elevation | 46 ft | 312 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Charleston to Washington can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Charleston International Airport has 9,001 ft and Washington Dulles International Airport 11,500 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 712 km.
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) · 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)
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Demand on Charleston–Washington comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$26,500 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 24m gate to gate across the 712 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Charleston–Washington charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Charleston–Washington charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Washington to Charleston runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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