Charter routes / Southeast / Boston to Hilton Head
Boston to Hilton Head.
761 nm · about 2h 12m block on a midsize jet · typically $22,000–$31,000 one-way.
761 nm
Great-circle
2h 12m typical block · Midsize Jet
$22,000–$31,000
One-way estimate
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Operators at endpoints
761 nm
Distance
2h 12m
Block time (midsize jet)
$22,000–$31,000
Typical one-way estimate
4
Operators at the endpoints
The Boston–Hilton Head run covers 761 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 2h 12m block time from KBED to KHXD.
Hilton Head peaks Mar–Oct, strongest demand around spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KHXD tighten around holidays and major events. 4,300ft runway — mostly light jet territory.
Cost by aircraft class
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 3h 11m | $9,500–$13,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 2h 16m | $16,000–$22,000 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 2h 12m | $22,000–$31,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 2h 06m | $25,000–$35,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 2h 04m | $35,000–$49,000 |
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.
Airport options
Boston, MA
- Laurence G Hanscom FieldPrimaryKBED
- Boston Logan International AirportKBOS
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International AirportKPVD
Nearby alternates
Boston destination guide →Rated operators on this route
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
Based near Boston
Based near Hilton Head
04 / Answers
Boston to Hilton Head: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Boston to Hilton Head?
The trip covers about 761 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 2h 12m block time on a midsize jet, a light jet runs about 2h 16m, a heavy jet about 2h 04m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Boston to Hilton Head cost?
One-way estimates run $22,000–$31,000 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $9,500 (turboprop) to $49,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Boston and Hilton Head?
Departures typically use KBED, KBOS, KPVD; arrivals use KHXD, KSAV. When KHXD is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KNBC, KSVN, KCHS, KBQK.
What size aircraft is right for Boston to Hilton Head?
At 761 nm, most charters book a midsize jet (Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR, 7–9 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Are there empty-leg flights from Boston to Hilton Head?
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.