Aerial photograph of the Town of Palm Beach

Private Jet Charter to Palm Beach

Palm Beach is one of the busiest private-jet destinations in winter, when ramps fill up with flights from the Northeast.

Main airport
DJT / KDJT
Elevation
19 ft
Longest runway
10L/28R (10,001 ft)
Customs
On field

Flying Private to Palm Beach

Palm Beach International, still widely known by its former code PBI, is minutes from Palm Beach island and has customs for returns from the Caribbean. Boca Raton Airport, about 25 miles south, is a convenient alternative.

Demand peaks from Thanksgiving through Easter, especially on Friday and Sunday.

Planning a trip? See our private jet snowbird flights guide.

Palm Beach Airports for Private Jets

Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.

Before You Book Palm Beach

The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.

Winter Weekends

Book early for holiday weeks and Presidents’ Day; parking fills up.

Customs

Returning from the Bahamas or the Caribbean? You can clear customs on arrival at Palm Beach International.

When Demand Peaks in Palm Beach

Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.

Thanksgiving to Easter
Peak season, with heavy traffic from New York and the Northeast.
Summer
Quieter, with more aircraft to choose from.

Flight Times and Prices to Palm Beach

Estimated one-way flight times and prices to DJT for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip

FromDistanceLight jetMidsize jetHeavy jet
New York (TEB)1,038 mi2 hr 40 min$11,700–$16,9002 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,5002 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000
Los Angeles (VNY)2,331 miNeeds fuel stop4 hr 50 min$26,500–$33,5004 hr 35 min$42,000–$64,000
Dallas (DAL)1,090 mi2 hr 35 min$11,100–$16,1002 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,5002 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000
Chicago (MDW)1,130 mi2 hr 45 min$11,900–$17,2002 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,5002 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000
Houston (HOU)946 mi2 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,9002 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,5002 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000
San Francisco (SFO)2,563 miNeeds fuel stopNeeds fuel stop5 hr$45,500–$70,000
Las Vegas (LAS)2,154 miNeeds fuel stop4 hr 30 min$25,000–$31,0004 hr 15 min$39,000–$59,500
Boston (BED)1,199 mi3 hr 5 min$13,400–$19,3002 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,5002 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000

Route Guides

Best Aircraft for Palm Beach

A light jet such as the CJ3 or Phenom 300 is the most popular choice from New York. Larger groups often choose a super-midsize.

Palm Beach Private Jet Questions

How long is a private flight from New York to Palm Beach?

About 2 hr 30 min in a light jet.

Which airport is best for Palm Beach?

Palm Beach International for the island and West Palm Beach; Boca Raton for south Palm Beach County.