Fly private between Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham from US$10,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Raleigh/Durham to Charlotte — timed and priced alike.
Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham lie approximately 209 km apart (130 mi / 113 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Charlotte–Raleigh/Durham spans US$10,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 49 min | 44 min – 54 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 41 min | 37 min – 45 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 49 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 47 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 41 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 41 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 40 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Charlotte, United States: Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, Rock Hill - York County Airport, Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport, Lincolnton Lincoln County Regional Airport and Lancaster County-Mc Whirter Field.
Raleigh/Durham, United States: Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Johnston Regional Airport, Raleigh Executive Jetport, Triangle North Executive Airport, Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County and Henderson Oxford Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Charlotte: Charlotte (CLT), Lincolnton (KIPJ); Raleigh/Durham: Raleigh/Durham (RDU).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 21:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte → Raleigh/Durham | 31 | 33 min | 26 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (5), Gulfstream G280 (3), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (3), Embraer Phenom 300 (3) |
| Raleigh/Durham → Charlotte | 6 | 35 min | — | Gulfstream G280 (2) |
37 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Raleigh-Durham International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCLT / CLT | KRDU / RDU |
| Longest hard runway | 10,000 ft | 10,000 ft |
| Surface | CONC-F | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 748 ft | 435 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Charlotte to Raleigh/Durham can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Charlotte Douglas International Airport has 10,000 ft and Raleigh-Durham International Airport 10,000 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 209 km.
Alternates within range: Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (7,402 ft, 29 km) · Rock Hill - York County Airport (5,500 ft, 27 km) · Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport (7,001 ft, 37 km) · Lincolnton Lincoln County Regional Airport (5,700 ft, 36 km) · Johnston Regional Airport (5,500 ft, 52 km) · Raleigh Executive Jetport (6,501 ft, 43 km) · Triangle North Executive Airport (5,498 ft, 44 km) · Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County (6,005 ft, 49 km)
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The Charlotte to Raleigh/Durham route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 49 min gate to gate over 209 km (130 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Charlotte–Raleigh/Durham departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Charlotte–Raleigh/Durham 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.
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