Private charter between Charlottesville VA and West Palm Beach starts at US$28,500 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Charlottesville VA (CHO) to West Palm Beach (PBI) and West Palm Beach to Charlottesville VA — timed and priced alike.
Charlottesville VA and West Palm Beach lie approximately 1,283 km apart (797 mi / 693 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$28,500 – US$55,500 for a one-way charter between Charlottesville VA and West Palm Beach, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 00m | 1h 48m – 2h 12m | US$28,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 52m | 1h 41m – 2h 03m | US$39,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 00m | US$28,500 – US$40,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 59m | US$31,500 – US$44,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 54m | US$34,500 – US$48,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 52m | US$39,500 – US$55,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 52m | US$43,500 – US$61,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 1h 54m | US$47,500 – US$66,500 | 9-12 |
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:
Charlottesville VA, United States: Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport and Culpeper Regional Airport.
West Palm Beach, United States: President Donald J. Trump International Airport, Boca Raton Airport, William P Gwinn Airport, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Witham Field.
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 15:00 UTC.
Charlottesville VA→West Palm Beach runs about 3 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Mon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville VA → West Palm Beach | 68 | 117 min | 96 min | Bombardier Challenger (10), Cessna Citation Latitude (7), Bombardier Global 5000/5500 (7), Embraer Praetor 500 (6) |
| West Palm Beach → Charlottesville VA | 37 | 114 min | — | Bombardier Challenger (9), Gulfstream G280 (4), Bombardier Global 5000/5500 (4), Cessna Citation Latitude (3) |
105 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
105 business-aviation flights were tracked between Charlottesville VA and West Palm Beach from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 2 a week, on 89 separate days.
100% were jets and 0% turboprops. 68 flights set out from the Charlottesville VA side and 37 from the West Palm Beach side.
Busiest full month: December 2025 (15 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Friday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Charlottesville VA | Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) – 105 flights |
| West Palm Beach | President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) – 48 flights; Boca Raton Airport (BCT) – 31 flights; Witham Field (SUA) – 26 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.
| Charlottesville Albemarle Airport | President Donald J. Trump International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCHO / CHO | KDJT / PBI |
| Longest hard runway | 6,801 ft | 10,001 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | ASPH-G |
| Field elevation | 639 ft | 19 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Charlottesville VA to West Palm Beach can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,801 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 801 ft to spare. The leg is 1,283 km.
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) · Boca Raton Airport (6,276 ft, 34 km) · William P Gwinn Airport (7,003 ft, 34 km) · Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (6,002 ft, 55 km) · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (9,000 ft, 68 km)
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Charlottesville VA–West Palm Beach trip to about 2h 00m gate to gate.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
We publish the price band (US$28,500 – US$55,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
The Charlottesville VA to West Palm Beach route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$28,500 – US$55,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 2h 00m gate to gate over 1,283 km (797 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Charlottesville VA–West Palm Beach 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.
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 105 business-aviation flights between Charlottesville VA and West Palm Beach – about 2 a week, flown on 89 different days. Friday was the busiest day of the week and December 2025 the busiest full month (15 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) – 105 flights on the Charlottesville VA side, and President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) – 48 flights; Boca Raton Airport (BCT) – 31 flights; Witham Field (SUA) – 26 flights on the West Palm Beach side.
100% of the tracked flights were jets and 0% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Bombardier Challenger.
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