Charter routes / Northeast / Boston to Nantucket
Boston to Nantucket.
91 nm · about 0h 35m block on a light jet · typically $4,000–$5,500 one-way.
91 nm
Great-circle
0h 35m typical block · Light Jet
$4,000–$5,500
One-way estimate
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Operators at endpoints
91 nm
Distance
0h 35m
Block time (light jet)
$4,000–$5,500
Typical one-way estimate
4
Operators at the endpoints
The Boston–Nantucket run covers 91 nautical miles, typically flown on a light jet in about 0h 35m block time from KBED to KACK.
Nantucket peaks Jun–Sep, strongest demand around summer. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KACK 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 | 0h 41m | $2,000–$3,000 |
| Light JetTypical | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 0h 35m | $4,000–$5,500 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 0h 34m | $5,500–$8,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 0h 34m | $6,500–$9,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 0h 33m | $9,500–$13,000 |
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
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 Nantucket
04 / Answers
Boston to Nantucket: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Boston to Nantucket?
The trip covers about 91 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 0h 35m block time on a light jet, a light jet runs about 0h 35m, a heavy jet about 0h 33m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Boston to Nantucket cost?
One-way estimates run $4,000–$5,500 on a light jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $2,000 (turboprop) to $13,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Boston and Nantucket?
Departures typically use KBED, KBOS, KPVD; arrivals use KACK, KMVY, KHYA. When KACK is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KEWB, KUUU, KOQU, KPVD.
What size aircraft is right for Boston to Nantucket?
At 91 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 Boston to Nantucket?
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.