15Oct
Thu
Cessna Citation Excel/XLS Midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 4,490
whole aircraft
Private jet from West Palm Beach to Tampa
We have seen 4 empty legs from West Palm Beach to Tampa, from US$ 3,216. A full charter is estimated at US$ 4,800–9,600. 151 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 151 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, light jet
- US$ 7,790
- One-way charter, light jet
- US$ 9,600
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 4
- Lowest price
- US$ 3,216
- Median price
- US$ 4,490
- Latest flight
- 15 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 15 Oct 2026 | Bombardier Challenger 300 | Price on request |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Aircraft | US$ 3,216 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Cessna Citation CJ3 | US$ 7,790 |
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 | 1h00 | 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 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 7,790, against US$ 9,600 for a full charter on a light jet: about 19% 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 Tampa
- Tampa International Airport TPA0 km from the centre
- St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport PIE17 km from the centre
- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport SRQ65 km from the centre
- Lakeland Linder International Airport LAL50 km from the centre
- Peter O Knight Airport TPF11 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from West Palm Beach to Tampa?
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$ 3,216, with a median of US$ 4,490.
How long is the flight from West Palm Beach to Tampa?
It is 151 nautical miles (280 km): about 1h00 on a light jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly West Palm Beach → Tampa?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Bombardier Challenger 300, Cessna Citation CJ3, Cessna Citation Excel/XLS.
Are there empty legs from West Palm Beach to Tampa right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 4,490. 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 Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA), St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE), Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Tampa to West Palm Beach?
The return route has its own page, with 4 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.