Private charter between West Palm Beach and Philadelphia starts at US$23,000 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly West Palm Beach (PBI) ⇄ Philadelphia (PHL) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, West Palm Beach to Philadelphia is roughly 1,534 kilometres — 953 miles, or 828 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from West Palm Beach to Philadelphia (and Philadelphia to West Palm Beach) ranges from US$23,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$63,000 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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. 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. | 2h 19m | 2h 05m – 2h 33m | US$33,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 10m | 1h 57m – 2h 23m | US$45,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 19m | US$33,000 – US$46,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 18m | US$36,500 – US$50,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 12m | US$39,500 – US$55,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 10m | US$45,000 – US$63,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 10m | US$49,500 – US$69,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 12m | US$54,000 – US$75,500 | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
On West Palm Beach–Philadelphia, 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.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
West Palm Beach, United States: President Donald J. Trump International Airport, Boca Raton Airport, William P Gwinn Airport, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Witham Field.
Philadelphia, United States: Philadelphia International Airport, Northeast Philadelphia Airport, Wilmington Airport, Millville Municipal Airport, Trenton Mercer Airport and Chester County G O Carlson Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — West Palm Beach: West Palm Beach (PBI), Stuart (SUA), Boca Raton (BCT); Philadelphia: Ewing Township (TTN), Philadelphia (PNE, PHL), Wilmington (ILG).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 15:00 UTC.
Philadelphia→West Palm Beach runs about 7 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Fri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach → Philadelphia | 206 | 132 min | 108 min | Bombardier Challenger (25), Embraer Phenom 300 (16), Gulfstream 4 (15), Cessna Citation XLS (14) |
| Philadelphia → West Palm Beach | 232 | 139 min | — | Bombardier Challenger (25), Cessna Citation Latitude (20), Bombardier Global 5000/5500 (19), Gulfstream 4 (17) |
438 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| President Donald J. Trump International Airport | Philadelphia International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KDJT / PBI | KPHL / PHL |
| Longest hard runway | 10,001 ft | 12,000 ft |
| Surface | ASPH-G | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 19 ft | 36 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for West Palm Beach to Philadelphia can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. President Donald J. Trump International Airport has 10,001 ft and Philadelphia International Airport 12,000 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 1,534 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Boca Raton Airport (6,276 ft, 34 km) · William P Gwinn Airport (7,003 ft, 34 km) · Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (6,002 ft, 55 km) · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (9,000 ft, 68 km) · 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)
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart West Palm Beach–Philadelphia when the time is right.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 1,534 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Demand on West Palm Beach–Philadelphia comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$23,000 – US$63,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 2h 19m gate to gate over 1,534 km (953 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 West Palm Beach–Philadelphia 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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