Fly private between Philadelphia and St. Thomas from US$49,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Philadelphia (PHL) to St. Thomas (STT) and St. Thomas to Philadelphia — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Philadelphia and St. Thomas is about 2,589 km (1,609 miles), or 1,398 nautical miles.
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Expect US$49,000 – US$127,500 for a one-way charter between Philadelphia and St. Thomas, 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. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 38m | 3h 16m – 4h 00m | US$49,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 23m | 3h 03m – 3h 43m | US$67,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 38m | US$49,000 – US$68,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 36m | US$54,000 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 27m | US$59,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 23m | US$67,000 – US$94,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 23m | US$73,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 27m | US$80,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
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.
Charter pricing on Philadelphia–St. Thomas moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Philadelphia, United States: Philadelphia International Airport, Northeast Philadelphia Airport, Wilmington Airport, Millville Municipal Airport, Trenton Mercer Airport and Chester County G O Carlson Airport.
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands: Cyril E. King Airport.
| Philadelphia International Airport | Cyril E. King Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KPHL / PHL | TIST / STT |
| Longest hard runway | 12,000 ft | 7,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 36 ft | 23 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 3,800 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,057 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 4,100 ft spare |
2,410 km 827 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 3,500 ft spare |
3,700 km 463 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3,722 ft spare |
3,650 km 413 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 2,800 ft spare |
3,900 km 663 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,424 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,363 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 2,070 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,689 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 2,100 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,163 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 2,308 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,983 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,560 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,163 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,700 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,563 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 2,210 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,163 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,000 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,023 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,200 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,875 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,000 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,723 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 2,200 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,708 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: 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) · Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (4,642 ft, 48 km) · Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (4,301 ft, 59 km) · Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport (2,600 ft, 35 km) · Virgin Gorda Airport
Pets are welcome on every Philadelphia–St. Thomas charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Philadelphia–St. Thomas quote requests within 60 minutes.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
The Philadelphia to St. Thomas route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$49,000 – US$127,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 3h 38m gate to gate over 2,589 km (1,609 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Philadelphia–St. Thomas 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.
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