Charter route · Southeast
Dallas → Atlanta
KADS → KPDK · 630 nm · 1h 53m typical block · $19,000–$26,500 midsize jet
630 nm
Distance
1h 53m
Block time (midsize jet)
$19,000–$26,500
Typical one-way estimate
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Operators at the endpoints
The Dallas–Atlanta run covers 630 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 1h 53m block time from KADS to KPDK.
Atlanta 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 KPDK 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 | 2h 42m | $8,000–$11,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 56m | $13,500–$19,000 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 1h 53m | $19,000–$26,500 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 1h 48m | $21,500–$30,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 1h 46m | $30,000–$42,000 |
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 Dallas
04 / Answers
Dallas to Atlanta: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Dallas to Atlanta?
The trip covers about 630 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 53m block time on a midsize jet — a light jet runs about 1h 56m, a heavy jet about 1h 46m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Dallas to Atlanta cost?
One-way estimates run $19,000–$26,500 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $8,000 (turboprop) to $42,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Dallas and Atlanta?
Departures typically use KADS, KDAL, KFTW, KAFW; arrivals use KPDK, KFTY, KRYY. When KPDK is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KMGE, KATL, KAHN, KRMG.
What size aircraft is right for Dallas to Atlanta?
At 630 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 Dallas to Atlanta?
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.