Private charter between Columbia and Philadelphia starts at US$10,000 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from Columbia (CAE) to Philadelphia (PHL), and from Philadelphia (PHL) back to Columbia (CAE).
As the crow flies, Columbia to Philadelphia is roughly 841 kilometres — 523 miles, or 454 nautical miles.
From US$10,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Columbia–Philadelphia spans US$10,000 – US$29,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 27m | 1h 18m – 1h 36m | US$21,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 27m | US$21,000 – US$29,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 26m | US$23,000 – US$32,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 23m | US$25,000 – US$35,500 | 8-10 |
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.
Every Columbia–Philadelphia quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Columbia, United States: Columbia Metropolitan Airport, Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base, Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport, Orangeburg Municipal Airport and Fairfield County Airport.
Philadelphia, United States: Philadelphia International Airport, Northeast Philadelphia Airport, Wilmington Airport, Millville Municipal Airport, Trenton Mercer Airport and Chester County G O Carlson Airport.
| Columbia Metropolitan Airport | Philadelphia International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCAE / CAE | KPHL / PHL |
| Longest hard runway | 8,601 ft | 12,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 236 ft | 36 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Columbia to Philadelphia can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Columbia Metropolitan Airport has 8,601 ft and Philadelphia International Airport 12,000 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 841 km.
Alternates within range: Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base (9,012 ft, 30 km) · Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (5,011 ft, 12 km) · North Air Force Auxillary Airfield (10,003 ft, 37 km) · Orangeburg Municipal Airport (5,399 ft, 59 km) · Northeast Philadelphia Airport (7,000 ft, 31 km) · Wilmington Airport (7,275 ft, 38 km) · Millville Municipal Airport (6,003 ft, 58 km) · Trenton Mercer Airport (6,006 ft, 58 km)
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Columbia–Philadelphia when the time is right.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 841 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Columbia and Philadelphia.
We publish the price band (US$10,000 – US$29,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
Columbia–Philadelphia is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$10,000 – US$29,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 27m gate to gate over 841 km (523 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Columbia–Philadelphia charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Columbia–Philadelphia charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Philadelphia to Columbia runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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