Charter Charlottesville VA to Charleston privately from US$10,000, about 1h 16m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Charlottesville VA (CHO) to Charleston () and Charleston to Charlottesville VA — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Charlottesville VA and Charleston is about 621 km (386 miles), or 335 nautical miles.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$17,000 for a one-way charter between Charlottesville VA and Charleston, 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. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
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 16m | 1h 08m – 1h 24m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 12m | 1h 05m – 1h 19m | US$12,000 | 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 16m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 14m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 12m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 12m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 10m | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 08m | US$14,500 – US$20,500 | 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 |
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. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Charlottesville VA, United States: Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport and Culpeper Regional Airport.
Charleston, United States: Charleston International Airport, Charleston Executive Airport, Summerville Airport, Berkeley County Airport and Lowcountry Regional Airport.
| Charlottesville Albemarle Airport | Charleston Executive Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCHO / CHO | KJZI |
| Longest hard runway | 6,801 ft | 5,350 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 639 ft | 17 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,850 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,023 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,350 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,923 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,150 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,403 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,450 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,633 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,350 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,123 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,850 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,203 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,150 ft spare |
1,480 km 703 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,850 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,923 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,072 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,873 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,150 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,123 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 226 ft short |
4,600 km 3,823 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 420 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,149 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 450 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,623 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 658 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,443 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 90 ft short |
7,400 km 6,623 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 50 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,023 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 560 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,623 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 650 ft short |
14,260 km 13,483 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 450 ft short |
11,112 km 10,335 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 650 ft short |
12,960 km 12,183 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 550 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,168 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (6,002 ft, 41 km) · Culpeper Regional Airport (5,000 ft, 67 km) · Louisa County Airport / Freeman Field (4,300 ft, 45 km) · Bridgewater Air Park (4,034 ft, 51 km) · 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)
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Those 1h 16m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Guide pricing on Charlottesville VA–Charleston is published clearly: US$10,000 – US$17,000. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
The Charlottesville VA to Charleston 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$17,000 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 16m gate to gate across the 621 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Charlottesville VA–Charleston charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Charleston to Charlottesville VA runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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