Charter route · Northeast
Palm Beach → Westchester
KPBI → KHPN · 920 nm · 2h 28m typical block · $29,500–$41,500 super-midsize jet
920 nm
Distance
2h 28m
Block time (super-midsize jet)
$29,500–$41,500
Typical one-way estimate
12
Operators at the endpoints
The Palm Beach–Westchester run covers 920 nautical miles, typically flown on a super-midsize jet in about 2h 28m block time from KPBI to KHPN.
Greenwich / Westchester 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 KHPN 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 | 3h 47m | $11,500–$16,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 2h 40m | $18,500–$26,000 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 2h 35m | $26,000–$36,000 |
| Super-Midsize JetTypical | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 2h 28m | $29,500–$41,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 2h 25m | $41,000–$57,500 |
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
Palm Beach, FL
- Palm Beach International AirportPrimaryKPBI
- Fort Lauderdale Executive AirportKFXE
- Boca Raton AirportKBCT
Nearby alternates
Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach
04 / Answers
Palm Beach to Westchester: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Palm Beach to Westchester?
The trip covers about 920 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 2h 28m block time on a super-midsize jet — a light jet runs about 2h 40m, a heavy jet about 2h 25m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Palm Beach to Westchester cost?
One-way estimates run $29,500–$41,500 on a super-midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $11,500 (turboprop) to $57,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Palm Beach and Westchester?
Departures typically use KPBI, KFXE, KBCT; arrivals use KHPN, KBDR. When KHPN is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KLGA, KTEB, KDXR, 6N5.
What size aircraft is right for Palm Beach to Westchester?
At 920 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 Westchester?
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.