Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time58 min
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceUS$10,000 – US$11,000
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Charter Daytona Beach to West Palm Beach privately from US$10,000, about 58 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Daytona Beach () to West Palm Beach (PBI), and from West Palm Beach (PBI) back to Daytona Beach ().
Daytona Beach and West Palm Beach lie approximately 282 km apart (176 mi / 153 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$13,500 for a one-way charter between Daytona Beach and West Palm Beach, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 58 min | 52 min – 1h 04m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 48 min | 43 min – 53 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 58 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 55 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 48 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 47 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 46 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. 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:
Daytona Beach, United States: Daytona Beach International Airport, New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport, Orlando Sanford International Airport, Deland Municipal Sidney H Taylor Field and Flagler Executive 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 weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 17:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona Beach → West Palm Beach | 97 | 39 min | 26 min | Cessna Citation (11), Honda HondaJet (8), Embraer Phenom 300 (8), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (6) |
| West Palm Beach → Daytona Beach | 96 | 39 min | 28 min | Cessna Citation (10), Cessna Citation Latitude (9), Embraer Phenom 300 (9), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (9) |
193 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
193 business-aviation flights were tracked between Daytona Beach and West Palm Beach from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 3.7 a week, on 122 separate days.
88% were jets and 12% turboprops. 97 flights set out from the Daytona Beach side and 96 from the West Palm Beach side.
Busiest full month: February 2026 (48 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Thursday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) – 171 flights; Spruce Creek Airport – 15 flights; Deland Municipal Sidney H Taylor Field – 5 flights; New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport – 1 flights |
| West Palm Beach | President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) – 97 flights; Witham Field (SUA) – 52 flights; Boca Raton Airport (BCT) – 44 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.
| Spruce Creek Airport | President Donald J. Trump International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | 7FL6 | KDJT / PBI |
| Longest hard runway | 4,002 ft | 10,001 ft |
| Surface | ASPH-G | ASPH-G |
| Field elevation | 24 ft | 19 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,002 ft at Spruce Creek Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,502 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,447 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,002 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,347 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 802 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,827 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,102 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,057 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,002 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,547 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,502 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,627 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,802 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,127 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 502 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,347 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 724 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,297 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 198 ft short |
3,900 km 3,547 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,574 ft short |
4,600 km 4,247 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 928 ft short |
5,926 km 5,573 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 898 ft short |
6,400 km 6,047 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 690 ft short |
7,220 km 6,867 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,438 ft short |
7,400 km 7,047 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,298 ft short |
7,800 km 7,447 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 788 ft short |
7,400 km 7,047 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,998 ft short |
14,260 km 13,907 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,798 ft short |
11,112 km 10,759 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,998 ft short |
12,960 km 12,607 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 798 ft short |
11,945 km 11,592 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport (5,000 ft, 18 km) · Orlando Sanford International Airport (11,002 ft, 48 km) · Deland Municipal Sidney H Taylor Field (6,001 ft, 25 km) · Flagler Executive Airport (5,500 ft, 35 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)
We publish the price band (US$10,000 – US$13,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Demand on Daytona Beach–West Palm Beach comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$10,000 – US$13,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 58 min gate to gate over 282 km (176 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Daytona Beach–West Palm Beach charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Daytona Beach–West Palm Beach 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.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 193 business-aviation flights between Daytona Beach and West Palm Beach – about 3.7 a week, flown on 122 different days. Thursday was the busiest day of the week and February 2026 the busiest full month (48 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) – 171 flights; Spruce Creek Airport – 15 flights; Deland Municipal Sidney H Taylor Field – 5 flights; New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport – 1 flights on the Daytona Beach side, and President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) – 97 flights; Witham Field (SUA) – 52 flights; Boca Raton Airport (BCT) – 44 flights on the West Palm Beach side.
88% of the tracked flights were jets and 12% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation.
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