18Oct
Sun
Cessna Citation CJ3 Light jet, 7 seats
US$ 3,649
whole aircraft
Private jet from Philadelphia to Boston
We have seen 1 empty legs from Philadelphia to Boston, from US$ 2,609. A full charter is estimated at US$ 4,800–9,600. 243 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 243 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, light jet
- US$ 2,609
- One-way charter, light jet
- US$ 9,600
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 2,609
- Median price
- US$ 2,609
- Latest flight
- 18 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 18 Oct 2026 | Cessna Citation CJ3 | US$ 2,609 |
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 1h16 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 3,600–US$ 7,200 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h07 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 4,000–US$ 8,000 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h00 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 4,800–US$ 9,600 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h00 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 2,609, against US$ 9,600 for a full charter on a light jet: about 73% less.
An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.
Airports in Philadelphia
- Philadelphia International Airport PHL0 km from the centre
- Northeast Philadelphia Airport PNE31 km from the centre
- Wilmington Airport ILG38 km from the centre
- Millville Municipal Airport MIV58 km from the centre
- Trenton Mercer Airport TTN58 km from the centre
Airports in Boston
- Boston Logan International Airport BOS0 km from the centre
- Norwood Memorial Airport OWD23 km from the centre
- Laurence G Hanscom Field BED26 km from the centre
- Beverly Regional Airport BVY26 km from the centre
- Lawrence Municipal Airport LWM41 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Philadelphia to Boston?
A full charter runs about US$ 4,800–9,600 on a light jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 2,609, with a median of US$ 2,609.
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Boston?
It is 243 nautical miles (450 km): about 1h00 on a light jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Philadelphia → Boston?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation CJ3.
Are there empty legs from Philadelphia to Boston right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 3,649. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE), Wilmington Airport (ILG). In Boston: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD), Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Boston to Philadelphia?
Ask for a round trip in one request: the aircraft would fly back empty anyway, so it is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.
What is an empty leg?
It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.