Charter Scranton to Harrisburg privately from US$10,000, about 42 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Scranton (AVP) ⇄ Harrisburg (HAR) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Scranton to Harrisburg is roughly 157 kilometres — 97 miles, or 85 nautical miles.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$13,500 for a one-way charter between Scranton and Harrisburg, 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. 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. | 42 min | 38 min – 46 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 38 min | 34 min – 42 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 42 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 41 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 38 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 37 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 36 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.
The guide range for Scranton–Harrisburg is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Scranton, United States: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport and Hazleton Municipal Airport.
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.
Observed traffic points to a weekday route with afternoon departures, on the departures logged so far.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton → Harrisburg | 13 | 27 min | 20 min | Pilatus PC-12 (4), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (2) |
| Harrisburg → Scranton | 14 | 27 min | 19 min | Pilatus PC-12 (4), Beech Super King Air (2), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (2) |
27 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
27 business-aviation flights were tracked between Scranton and Harrisburg from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.5 a week, on 23 separate days.
48% were jets and 52% turboprops. 13 flights set out from the Scranton side and 14 from the Harrisburg side.
Busiest full month: April 2026 (6 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Tuesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Scranton | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) – 27 flights |
| Harrisburg | Capital City Airport (HAR) – 10 flights; Lancaster Airport (LNS) – 8 flights; Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) – 7 flights; York Airport (THV) – 2 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.
| Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport | Capital City Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KAVP / AVP | KCXY / HAR |
| Longest hard runway | 7,502 ft | 5,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 962 ft | 347 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,500 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,603 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,000 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,503 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,800 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,983 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,100 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,213 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,000 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,703 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,500 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,783 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,800 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,283 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,500 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,503 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,722 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,453 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 800 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,703 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 576 ft short |
4,600 km 4,403 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 70 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,729 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 100 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,203 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 308 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,023 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 440 ft short |
7,400 km 7,203 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 300 ft short |
7,800 km 7,603 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 210 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,203 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,000 ft short |
14,260 km 14,063 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 800 ft short |
11,112 km 10,915 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,000 ft short |
12,960 km 12,763 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 200 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,748 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport (5,001 ft, 36 km) · Hazleton Municipal Airport (5,001 ft, 45 km) · Charles G. Kalko Airport (4,000 ft, 55 km) · Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport (3,375 ft, 11 km) · 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)
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 157 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Scranton and Harrisburg.
Scranton–Harrisburg 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.
About 42 min gate to gate over 157 km (97 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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 Scranton–Harrisburg 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.
Of course: Harrisburg to Scranton runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 27 business-aviation flights between Scranton and Harrisburg – about 0.5 a week, flown on 23 different days. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week and April 2026 the busiest full month (6 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) – 27 flights on the Scranton side, and Capital City Airport (HAR) – 10 flights; Lancaster Airport (LNS) – 8 flights; Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) – 7 flights; York Airport (THV) – 2 flights on the Harrisburg side.
48% of the tracked flights were jets and 52% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Pilatus PC-12.
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