Fly private between Harrisburg and Philadelphia from US$10,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Harrisburg (MDT) to Philadelphia (PHL), and from Philadelphia (PHL) back to Harrisburg (MDT).
As the crow flies, Harrisburg to Philadelphia is roughly 134 kilometres — 83 miles, or 73 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Harrisburg–Philadelphia 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. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 40 min | 36 min – 44 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 35 min | 32 min – 39 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 40 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 39 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 35 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 35 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 34 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
What determines the price between Harrisburg and Philadelphia? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Harrisburg, United States: Harrisburg International Airport, Capital City Airport, Lancaster Airport, York Airport, Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport and Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field.
Philadelphia, United States: Philadelphia International Airport, Northeast Philadelphia Airport, Wilmington Airport, Millville Municipal Airport, Trenton Mercer Airport and Chester County G O Carlson Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Harrisburg: Lancaster (LNS), Harrisburg (MDT, HAR), Thomasville (THV); Philadelphia: Ewing Township (TTN), Philadelphia (PNE, PHL), Wilmington (ILG).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday business corridor: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 11:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Sun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg → Philadelphia | 38 | 23 min | 17 min | Learjet 31 (6), Pilatus PC-12 (6), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (6), Learjet 60 (3) |
| Philadelphia → Harrisburg | 37 | 23 min | — | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (8), Pilatus PC-12 (7), Learjet 31 (3), Gulfstream G650 (3) |
75 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Harrisburg International Airport | Philadelphia International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KMDT / MDT | KPHL / PHL |
| Longest hard runway | 10,001 ft | 12,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 310 ft | 36 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Harrisburg to Philadelphia can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Harrisburg International Airport has 10,001 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 134 km.
Alternates within range: Capital City Airport (5,000 ft, 8 km) · Lancaster Airport (6,933 ft, 40 km) · York Airport (5,188 ft, 32 km) · Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport (5,101 ft, 66 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)
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Choose your wheels-up time — Harrisburg–Philadelphia runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
The Harrisburg to Philadelphia route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 40 min gate to gate across the 134 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Harrisburg–Philadelphia departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Harrisburg–Philadelphia charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Philadelphia to Harrisburg runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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