Private jet from Washington to New York
We have seen 24 empty legs from Washington to New York, from US$ 3,000. A full charter is estimated at US$ 7,500–15,000. 172 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 172 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
- US$ 8,290
- One-way charter, super-midsize jet
- US$ 15,000
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 24
- Lowest price
- US$ 3,000
- Median price
- US$ 7,690
- Latest flight
- 28 Nov 2026
Earlier flights
| 28 Nov 2026 | Embraer Legacy 600/650 | US$ 9,890 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | Aircraft | Price on request |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Bombardier Challenger 300 | US$ 29,290 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Pilatus PC-12 | US$ 3,190 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Dassault Falcon 900 | US$ 9,890 |
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 | 1h01 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 2,800–US$ 5,600 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h00 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 3,600–US$ 7,200 |
| 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 |
| Super-midsize jet, 9 seats | 1h00 | US$ 7,500 | US$ 7,500–US$ 15,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 8,290, against US$ 15,000 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 45% 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 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 New York
- Newark Liberty International Airport EWR0 km from the centre
- LaGuardia Airport LGA27 km from the centre
- John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK33 km from the centre
- Teterboro Airport TEB20 km from the centre
- Morristown Municipal Airport MMU24 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Washington to New York?
A full charter runs about US$ 7,500–15,000 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 3,000, with a median of US$ 7,690.
How long is the flight from Washington to New York?
It is 172 nautical miles (319 km): about 1h00 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Washington → New York?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats). Seen on this route: Bombardier Challenger 300, Pilatus PC-12, Bombardier Global 5000/5500, Embraer Legacy 600/650, Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore.
Are there empty legs from Washington to New York right now?
Yes, 19 listed now, from US$ 3,000. They are at the top of this page.
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 New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, New York to Washington?
The return route has its own page, with 27 empty legs seen. Asking for a round trip in one request 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.