Charter route · Southeast
Atlanta → Jacksonville
KPDK → KCRG · 255 nm · 0h 59m typical block · $7,000–$9,500 light jet
255 nm
Distance
0h 59m
Block time (light jet)
$7,000–$9,500
Typical one-way estimate
10
Operators at the endpoints
The Atlanta–Jacksonville run covers 255 nautical miles, typically flown on a light jet in about 0h 59m block time from KPDK to KCRG.
Jacksonville peaks Year-round — strongest demand around winter and spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KCRG tighten around holidays and major events.
Cost by aircraft class
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 1h 18m | $4,000–$5,500 |
| Light JetTypical | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 0h 59m | $7,000–$9,500 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 0h 58m | $9,500–$13,500 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 0h 56m | $11,000–$15,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 0h 55m | $15,500–$22,000 |
Estimates only — class rate card × block time on great-circle distance +8% routing, the same math as the cost estimator. Real quotes vary with dates, positioning, and demand.
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Rated operators on this route
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first — often the sharpest quotes.
Based near Atlanta
04 / Answers
Atlanta to Jacksonville: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Jacksonville?
The trip covers about 255 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 0h 59m block time on a light jet — a light jet runs about 0h 59m, a heavy jet about 0h 55m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Atlanta to Jacksonville cost?
One-way estimates run $7,000–$9,500 on a light jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $4,000 (turboprop) to $22,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Atlanta and Jacksonville?
Departures typically use KPDK, KFTY, KRYY; arrivals use KCRG, KJAX. When KCRG is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KNRB, KNIP, KVQQ, KSGJ.
What size aircraft is right for Atlanta to Jacksonville?
At 255 nm, most charters book a light jet (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300, 4–7 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Are there empty-leg flights from Atlanta to Jacksonville?
Empty legs on this route are posted by operators as repositioning flights come up — they clear in hours, not days. Watch the empty-legs board or set an alert to catch the next one.