Fly private between Philadelphia and Tampa from US$22,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Philadelphia (PHL) to Tampa (TPA) and Tampa to Philadelphia — timed and priced alike.
Philadelphia and Tampa lie approximately 1,483 km apart (921 mi / 801 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Philadelphia–Tampa spans US$22,500 – US$61,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) 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.
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 15m | 2h 02m – 2h 29m | US$32,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 06m | 1h 53m – 2h 19m | US$44,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 15m | US$32,000 – US$45,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 14m | US$35,000 – US$49,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 09m | US$38,500 – US$54,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 06m | US$44,000 – US$61,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 06m | US$48,500 – US$67,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 09m | US$53,000 – US$74,000 | 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.
Jet charter costs between Philadelphia and Tampa are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Philadelphia, United States: Philadelphia International Airport, Northeast Philadelphia Airport, Wilmington Airport, Millville Municipal Airport, Trenton Mercer Airport and Chester County G O Carlson Airport.
Tampa, United States: Tampa International Airport, St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport, Tampa Executive Airport, Lakeland Linder International Airport, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Philadelphia: Ewing Township (TTN), Philadelphia (PNE, PHL), Wilmington (ILG); Tampa: Tampa (TPA, KVDF), Pinellas Park (PIE).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 13:00 UTC.
Philadelphia→Tampa runs about 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia → Tampa | 28 | 139 min | 121 min | Cessna Citation Longitude (3), Cessna Citation Latitude (3), Dassault Falcon 2000 (3), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (2) |
| Tampa → Philadelphia | 24 | 128 min | — | Gulfstream 4 (5), Dassault Falcon 2000 (4), Bombardier Challenger (2), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (2) |
52 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Philadelphia International Airport | Tampa International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KPHL / PHL | KTPA / TPA |
| Longest hard runway | 12,000 ft | 11,002 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 36 ft | 26 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Philadelphia to Tampa can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Philadelphia International Airport has 12,000 ft and Tampa International Airport 11,002 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. At 1,483 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
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) · St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (9,730 ft, 17 km) · Tampa Executive Airport (5,000 ft, 19 km) · Lakeland Linder International Airport (8,500 ft, 50 km) · Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (9,500 ft, 65 km)
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Philadelphia–Tampa quote requests within 60 minutes.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Philadelphia–Tampa sector leaves when you do.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Philadelphia–Tampa trip to about 2h 15m gate to gate.
Demand on Philadelphia–Tampa comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$22,500 – US$61,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 15m gate to gate across the 1,483 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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 Philadelphia–Tampa departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Philadelphia–Tampa 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.
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