Turboprop charter cost Boston
Turboprop charter cost Boston runs $2,200 to $3,500 an hour, quoted as an estimate. A New York to Boston leg prices at $2,000 to $3,500 on a 158 nm hop. Here is how the numbers move and where they land.
- $2,200–$3,500per flight hour
- 6-8passengers
- 1,500 nmstandard range
Turboprop charter cost Boston comes down to block hours, not miles, and the hourly band for this class is $2,200 to $3,500. A turboprop cruises near 300 knots and carries 6 to 8 passengers, so it sits between a piston twin and a light jet on both speed and price. The quote you get covers the aircraft and crew for the trip; fuel, landing fees, and deadhead legs are folded into the estimate rather than billed separately. Expect a firm estimate built from your actual departure time and passenger count before anything is booked.
Two aircraft do most of the work here. The Beechcraft King Air 350i seats 8, cruises 312 knots, and flies 1,800 nm; the Pilatus PC-12 NGX seats 6, cruises 290 knots, and also lists 1,800 nm. Both take bags without a cargo hold argument, though the King Air's 55 cu ft beats the PC-12's 40 cu ft. Charter flights priced for the 350i and PC-12 both fall inside the same hourly band, so the choice usually comes down to seats and cabin length. Every number here is an estimate, not a fare sheet.
When you compare a private jet price against a turboprop, the gap shows up on short legs. A Philadelphia to Boston run at 221 nm prices at $2,500 to $4,000 and takes 1h 04m; a jet may shave minutes but not dollars at that distance. The longer the leg, the more a turboprop's lower hourly rate compounds. Turboprop charter cost Boston travelers pay for cross-country trips reflects the block time, which is why a Los Angeles leg at 2,247 nm prices at $19,500 to $31,000. Flights beyond 1,800 nm include a fuel stop.
Daher TBM 960
- 6 seats
- 330 kt cruise
- 1,730 nm range
- 32 cu ft bags
Beechcraft King Air 350i
- 8 seats
- 312 kt cruise
- 1,800 nm range
- 55 cu ft bags
The King Air 350i is the workhorse of the turboprop class out of Boston: 8 seats, 312 knots cruise, 1,800 nm range. The cabin measures 4 ft 9 in tall and 16 ft 8 in long, with 55 cu ft of baggage. On a New York leg at 158 nm the flight runs 0h 51m. For Philadelphia, Chicago, or anywhere inside 1,800 nm it goes nonstop. Expect pricing in the upper half of the $2,200 to $3,500 hourly band on busy travel days.
When a turboprop fits the trip
- Short Northeast legs under 400 nm, where climb and descent eat the jet's speed advantage and the turboprop still lands on a 158 nm hop in 0h 51m.
- Six to eight passengers with ordinary luggage, since both the King Air 350i and PC-12 NGX carry the group without a second aircraft.
- Airports with short runways or noise restrictions, where a 300-knot turboprop gets in and out with less runway than a jet needs.
- Budget-driven comparisons, because hourly pricing at $2,200 to $3,500 keeps a two-hour trip well under jet rates while still flying nonstop.
What the estimate does not cover
These figures are estimates for the aircraft and crew, and they move with fuel prices, crew availability, and how far the aircraft must fly empty to reach you. A one-way trip that requires repositioning costs more than a round trip booked on the same aircraft, and holiday weeks around Boston price higher than a Tuesday in March. Operators set the final number; our role as a DOT Part 295 broker is to arrange the flight and pass the quote through.
Turboprop rates on top routes
Boston legs price by distance and block time, not by airport name. Below are sample turboprop estimates for routes travelers actually fly, each shown with distance, flight time, and the range a quote tends to land in. Treat them as planning numbers.
Turboprop flight times and rates by route
A turboprop flies these 24 routes in 0h 51m to 9h 13m, with one-way estimates from $2,000 to $32,000.
| Leg | Time | One-way estimate |
|---|---|---|
| New York → Boston | 0h 51m | $2,000–$3,500 |
| Los Angeles → Boston | 8h 55m+ layover | $19,500–$31,000 |
| Philadelphia → Boston | 1h 04m | $2,500–$4,000 |
| Phoenix → Boston | 7h 58m+ layover | $17,500–$28,000 |
| San Francisco → Boston | 9h 13m+ layover | $20,500–$32,000 |
| Chicago → Boston | 2h 52m | $6,500–$10,000 |
| Dallas → Boston | 5h 44m+ layover | $12,500–$20,000 |
| Houston → Boston | 5h 54m+ layover | $13,000–$20,500 |
| Atlanta → Boston | 3h 06m | $7,000–$11,000 |
| Washington, DC → Boston | 1h 32m | $3,500–$5,500 |
| Denver → Boston | 6h 22m+ layover | $14,000–$22,500 |
| Seattle → Boston | 8h 34m+ layover | $19,000–$30,000 |
| Las Vegas → Boston | 8h 14m+ layover | $18,000–$29,000 |
| Nashville → Boston | 3h 08m | $7,000–$11,000 |
| Charlotte → Boston | 2h 30m | $5,500–$8,500 |
| Orlando → Boston | 3h 41m | $8,000–$13,000 |
| Boston → New York | 0h 51m | $2,000–$3,500 |
| Boston → Miami | 4h 06m | $9,000–$14,500 |
| Boston → Los Angeles | 8h 55m+ layover | $19,500–$31,000 |
| Boston → Aspen | 6h 42m+ layover | $15,000–$23,500 |
| Boston → Nassau | 4h 07m | $9,000–$14,500 |
| Boston → Cabo San Lucas | 8h 52m+ layover | $19,500–$31,000 |
| Boston → Turks and Caicos | 5h 24m+ layover | $12,000–$19,000 |
| Boston → Palm Beach | 3h 57m | $8,500–$14,000 |
FAQs
What is the turboprop charter cost Boston travelers pay per hour?
Expect $2,200 to $3,500 an hour in 2026. That band covers the aircraft and crew, with fuel and landing fees built into the estimate. Short legs price near the bottom because you pay less block time; a two-hour trip out of Hanscom or Logan lands in the middle. Ask for the hourly rate and the estimated block time separately so you can compare operators on the same basis.
How much is a turboprop flight from New York to Boston?
A 158 nm leg from New York to Boston prices at $2,000 to $3,500 and flies nonstop in 0h 51m. That is one of the shortest routes into the city and often the cheapest way to move a group of six to eight without a jet. If your schedule is flexible, empty legs on that corridor occasionally price lower.
Can a turboprop fly Boston to Chicago nonstop?
Yes. Chicago to Boston is 733 nm, well inside the 1,800 nm range of both the King Air 350i and PC-12 NGX, and the trip runs 2h 52m nonstop at $6,500 to $10,000. Anything under 1,800 nm goes nonstop in this class; longer legs add a fuel stop and extra block time to the estimate.
What does a cross-country turboprop charter from Boston cost?
Los Angeles to Boston at 2,247 nm prices at $19,500 to $31,000 and takes 8h 55m with a fuel stop, since the leg exceeds the 1,800 nm range. San Francisco at 2,331 nm runs 9h 13m for $20,500 to $32,000. Phoenix at 1,978 nm is 7h 58m for $17,500 to $28,000. Long turboprop legs are priced on total block hours, not great-circle distance.
Do I clear customs in Boston on an international turboprop flight?
Plan for it. Boston Logan is a port of entry, so a flight arriving from Canada or the Caribbean clears CBP there before passengers step off. Turboprops also use smaller New England fields, but those lack customs, which means an international leg routes through a port of entry first. Build the clearance time into your schedule rather than assuming it is instant.
Who is responsible for the flight when I book through a broker?
The operator holds operational control and flies under FAA Part 135 rules; we act as your agent under DOT Part 295 and arrange the trip. That distinction matters if anything changes: the operator's duty of care and dispatch decisions rest with the certificate holder, not the broker. Ask for the operator's name before you pay a deposit.
How do I get an accurate quote for a Boston turboprop charter?
Give the date, the passenger count, the departure airport, and the destination, and you get an estimate back. Boston-area departures can use Logan, Hanscom, or Beverly, and the airport choice changes fees and repositioning. A group of 6 to 8 fits either the King Air 350i or PC-12 NGX, so confirm bags early. Prices are estimates until the operator confirms the aircraft.