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Cessna Citation Aircraft
Price on request
Private jet from Washington to Charleston
Private jet from Washington to Charleston: 386 nautical miles, about 1h47 in the air. A full charter is estimated at US$ 5,000–10,000; we tell you when an empty leg appears.
- Distance
- 386 nm
- Flight time
- 1h47
- Typical empty-leg price
- —
- One-way charter, turboprop
- US$ 10,000
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 2
- Lowest price
- —
- Median price
- —
- Latest flight
- 20 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 20 Oct 2026 | Aircraft | Price on request |
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 | 1h47 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 5,000–US$ 10,000 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h32 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 5,500–US$ 11,000 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h19 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 6,300–US$ 12,600 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h17 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 7,700–US$ 15,400 |
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 Washington
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport DCA0 km from the centre
- Washington Dulles International Airport IAD38 km from the centre
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport BWI48 km from the centre
- Joint Base Andrews ADW15 km from the centre
- Fort Meade Executive Airport FME35 km from the centre
Airports in Charleston
- Charleston International Airport CHS0 km from the centre
- Lowcountry Regional Airport RBW56 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Washington to Charleston?
A full charter runs about US$ 5,000–10,000 on a turboprop (estimate).
How long is the flight from Washington to Charleston?
It is 386 nautical miles (715 km): about 1h47 on a turboprop, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Washington → Charleston?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Aircraft, Cessna Citation.
Are there empty legs from Washington to Charleston right now?
Yes, 1 listed now; price on request.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). In Charleston: Charleston International Airport (CHS), Lowcountry Regional Airport (RBW). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Charleston to Washington?
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.