Charter route · Northeast
Palm Beach → Boston
KPBI → KBED · 1,042 nm · 2h 45m typical block · $33,000–$46,000 super-midsize jet
1,042 nm
Distance
2h 45m
Block time (super-midsize jet)
$33,000–$46,000
Typical one-way estimate
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Operators at the endpoints
The Palm Beach–Boston run covers 1,042 nautical miles, typically flown on a super-midsize jet in about 2h 45m block time from KPBI to KBED.
Boston peaks May–Oct — strongest demand around spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KBED 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 | 4h 14m | $12,500–$18,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 2h 58m | $21,000–$29,000 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 2h 53m | $29,000–$40,500 |
| Super-Midsize JetTypical | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 2h 45m | $33,000–$46,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 2h 42m | $46,000–$64,000 |
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.
04 / Answers
Palm Beach to Boston: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Palm Beach to Boston?
The trip covers about 1,042 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 2h 45m block time on a super-midsize jet — a light jet runs about 2h 58m, a heavy jet about 2h 42m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Palm Beach to Boston cost?
One-way estimates run $33,000–$46,000 on a super-midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $12,500 (turboprop) to $64,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Palm Beach and Boston?
Departures typically use KPBI, KFXE, KBCT; arrivals use KBED, KBOS, KPVD. When KBED is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KLWM, KOWD, KBVY, KMHT.
What size aircraft is right for Palm Beach to Boston?
At 1,042 nm, most charters book a super-midsize jet (Citation Longitude, Challenger 350, 8–12 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Are there empty-leg flights from Palm Beach to Boston?
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.