Charter Portsmouth to Boston privately from US$10,000, about 37 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Portsmouth (SFM) to Boston (BED), and from Boston (BED) back to Portsmouth (SFM).
The straight-line distance between Portsmouth and Boston is about 113 km (70 miles), or 61 nautical miles.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$13,500 for a one-way charter between Portsmouth and Boston, 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. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 37 min | 33 min – 41 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 33 min | 30 min – 36 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 37 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 36 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 33 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 33 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 33 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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Portsmouth–Boston charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Portsmouth, United States: Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport, Lawrence Municipal Airport, Concord Municipal Airport and Beverly Regional Airport.
Boston, United States: Boston Logan International Airport, Beverly Regional Airport, Laurence G Hanscom Field, Lawrence Municipal Airport, Nashua Airport / Boire Field and North Central State Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 20:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth → Boston | 15 | 18 min | 12 min | Gulfstream 4 (3), Embraer Phenom 300 (2), Cessna Citation XLS (2), Gulfstream G650 (2) |
| Boston → Portsmouth | 37 | 17 min | 10 min | Pilatus PC-12 (18), Embraer Phenom 300 (4), Learjet 60 (2), Bombardier Challenger 350 (2) |
52 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
52 business-aviation flights were tracked between Portsmouth and Boston from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 1 a week, on 41 separate days.
60% were jets and 40% turboprops. 15 flights set out from the Portsmouth side and 37 from the Boston side.
Busiest full month: January 2026 (13 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) |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) – 26 flights; Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) – 18 flights; Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) – 8 flights |
| Boston | Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) – 35 flights; Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) – 15 flights; Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) – 1 flights; Nashua Airport / Boire Field (ASH) – 1 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.
| Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport | Laurence G Hanscom Field | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KSFM / SFM | KBED / BED |
| Longest hard runway | 6,389 ft | 7,011 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 244 ft | 133 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Portsmouth to Boston can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,389 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 389 ft to spare. The leg is 113 km.
Alternates within range: Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (9,250 ft, 52 km) · Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (6,389 ft, 36 km) · Lawrence Municipal Airport (5,001 ft, 47 km) · Concord Municipal Airport (6,005 ft, 57 km) · Beverly Regional Airport (5,001 ft, 26 km) · Laurence G Hanscom Field (7,011 ft, 26 km) · Lawrence Municipal Airport (5,001 ft, 41 km) · Nashua Airport / Boire Field (6,000 ft, 62 km)
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Portsmouth–Boston quote requests within 60 minutes.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 37 min to your destination. That's the full journey.
Portsmouth–Boston is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$13,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 37 min gate to gate across the 113 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Portsmouth–Boston departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Portsmouth–Boston 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 52 business-aviation flights between Portsmouth and Boston – about 1 a week, flown on 41 different days. Thursday was the busiest day of the week and January 2026 the busiest full month (13 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) – 26 flights; Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) – 18 flights; Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) – 8 flights on the Portsmouth side, and Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) – 35 flights; Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) – 15 flights; Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) – 1 flights; Nashua Airport / Boire Field (ASH) – 1 flights on the Boston side.
60% of the tracked flights were jets and 40% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Pilatus PC-12.
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