Charter Scranton to Washington privately from US$10,000, about 59 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Scranton (AVP) ⇄ Washington (IAD) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Scranton to Washington is roughly 304 kilometres — 189 miles, or 164 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Scranton–Washington spans US$10,000 – US$13,500: 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. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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. | 59 min | 53 min – 1h 05m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 50 min | 45 min – 55 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 59 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 56 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 50 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 49 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 48 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.
On Scranton–Washington, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Scranton, United States: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport and Hazleton Municipal Airport.
Washington, United States: Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field, Leesburg Executive Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field and Upperville Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 13:00 UTC.
Scranton→Washington runs about 4 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton → Washington | 15 | 42 min | 35 min | Cessna Citation CJ3 (3), Bombardier Challenger 300 (2), Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
| Washington → Scranton | 24 | 38 min | — | Cessna Citation XLS (5), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (5), Embraer Praetor 500 (2), Cessna Citation Latitude (2) |
39 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
39 business-aviation flights were tracked between Scranton and Washington from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.7 a week, on 36 separate days.
100% were jets and 0% turboprops. 15 flights set out from the Scranton side and 24 from the Washington side.
Busiest full month: October 2025 (7 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) – 39 flights |
| Washington | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) – 37 flights; Leesburg Executive Airport – 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 | Washington Dulles International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KAVP / AVP | KIAD / IAD |
| Longest hard runway | 7,502 ft | 11,500 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | CONC-G |
| Field elevation | 962 ft | 312 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Scranton to Washington can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport has 7,502 ft and Washington Dulles International Airport 11,500 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 304 km.
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) · Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field (6,200 ft, 25 km) · Leesburg Executive Airport (5,500 ft, 17 km) · Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (7,169 ft, 38 km) · Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (8,815 ft, 68 km)
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Scranton–Washington when the time is right.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Scranton–Washington trip to about 59 min gate to gate.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$10,000 – US$13,500 range for Scranton–Washington, confirmed once we check live availability.
Scranton–Washington 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 59 min gate to gate across the 304 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Scranton–Washington charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Scranton–Washington charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Washington to Scranton runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 39 business-aviation flights between Scranton and Washington – about 0.7 a week, flown on 36 different days. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week and October 2025 the busiest full month (7 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) – 39 flights on the Scranton side, and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) – 37 flights; Leesburg Executive Airport – 2 flights on the Washington side.
100% of the tracked flights were jets and 0% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Bombardier Global 6000/6500.
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