23Oct
Fri
Learjet 55 Midsize jet, 6 seats
US$ 14,790
whole aircraft
Private jet from West Palm Beach to Pontiac
We have seen 3 empty legs from West Palm Beach to Pontiac, from US$ 14,390. A full charter is estimated at US$ 15,700–31,400. 973 nm, about 2h37 in the air.
- Distance
- 973 nm
- Flight time
- 2h37
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 14,390
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 31,400
Published flights
30Oct
Fri
Falcon 20F-5 Aircraft, 8 seats
US$ 15,890
whole aircraft
30Nov
Mon
Learjet 55 Midsize jet, 6 seats
US$ 14,390
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 3
- Lowest price
- US$ 14,390
- Median price
- US$ 14,790
- Latest flight
- —
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 | 3h53 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 10,900–US$ 21,800 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 3h16 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 11,700–US$ 23,400 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 2h43 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 13,000–US$ 26,000 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 2h37 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 15,700–US$ 31,400 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 14,390, against US$ 31,400 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 54% 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 West Palm Beach
- President Donald J. Trump International Airport DJT0 km from the centre
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL68 km from the centre
- Boca Raton Airport BCT34 km from the centre
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport FXE55 km from the centre
- Palm Beach County Park Airport LNA10 km from the centre
Airports in Pontiac
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW51 km from the centre
- Windsor International Airport YQG58 km from the centre
- Oakland County International Airport PTK0 km from the centre
- Bishop International Airport FNT43 km from the centre
- Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport DET44 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from West Palm Beach to Pontiac?
A full charter runs about US$ 15,700–31,400 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 14,390, with a median of US$ 14,790.
How long is the flight from West Palm Beach to Pontiac?
It is 973 nautical miles (1,802 km): about 2h37 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly West Palm Beach → Pontiac?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Learjet 55, Falcon 20F-5.
Are there empty legs from West Palm Beach to Pontiac right now?
Yes, 3 listed now, from US$ 14,390. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In West Palm Beach: President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT), Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Boca Raton Airport (BCT). In Pontiac: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Windsor International Airport (YQG), Oakland County International Airport (PTK). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Pontiac to West Palm Beach?
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.