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Private Jet Charter Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Charleston (CHS)

Fly privately from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS), a 351 km (190 nm) flight, from 48m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $4,500 all-in.

Distance
351 km
Fastest
48m
From
$4,500
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Raleigh/Durham to Charleston?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    59m
    Est. price
    $7,600

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    54m
    Est. price
    $7,000

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    53m
    Est. price
    $12,200

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    53m
    Est. price
    $20,300

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    52m
    Est. price
    $19,000

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    50m
    Est. price
    $32,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    1h 14m
    Est. price
    $4,500

    e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Raleigh/Durham to Charleston non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 351 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Piper PA-31 Chieftain exteriorTurboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax
7
Time
1h 26m

about $6,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
1h 02m

about $10,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation Mustang exteriorVery Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax
4
Time
1h 03m

about $11,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
53m

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream II exteriorHeavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
12
Time
53m

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
52m

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Raleigh/Durham to Charleston in local time

Take off from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Charleston International Airport (CHS) at about 10:48 local time, after 48m in the air. Charleston is on the same time as Raleigh/Durham.

Return flight: Charleston to Raleigh/Durham

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Raleigh/Durham to Charleston price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $4,200; August is the dearest at about $4,900.
  1. Dec: about $4,800
  2. Jan: about $4,300
  3. Feb: about $4,200
  4. Mar: about $4,500
  5. Apr: about $4,500
  6. May: about $4,500
  7. Jun: about $4,800
  8. Jul: about $4,900
  9. Aug: about $4,900
  10. Sept: about $4,500
  11. Oct: about $4,500

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Raleigh/Durham and Charleston

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

587private jets at Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Busiest on Sundays (21% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Raleigh/Durham

  • Raleigh Executive Jetport43 km away17 jets

Arrival

1private jets at Charleston International Airport

Busiest on Saturdays (100% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Charleston

  • Charleston Executive Airport22 km away534 jets

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for Raleigh/Durham to Charleston on your date.

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov
$9,850
Empty legs, past year
7 · listed ~3d ahead
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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

4

Private jet

$2,630

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 32m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

3h 57m door to door

You save 2h 25m each, 9h 42m for the group. The jet costs $1,610 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Raleigh/Durham to Charleston cost?

$4,500 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $6,900 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
  • Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

  • Arrive at Raleigh-Durham International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Charleston International Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureRaleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)Raleigh/Durham, United StatesArrivalCharleston International Airport (CHS)Charleston, United States
Fastest flight time: 48mUp to 19 passengers

Raleigh/Durham to Charleston, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Raleigh/Durham to Charleston cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 351 km flight from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Charleston (CHS) range from about $4,500 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.
How long is the flight from Raleigh/Durham to Charleston by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 48m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Raleigh/Durham to Charleston non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 351 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from Raleigh/Durham to Charleston?
Right now our empty-leg board has 2 flights leaving the Raleigh/Durham area and 2 arriving in the Charleston area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.
How much is a return private jet from Raleigh/Durham to Charleston?
About $6,900 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.
When is the cheapest time to fly private from Raleigh/Durham to Charleston?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $4,200 and August about $4,900. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.
Which airport do private jets use most near Raleigh/Durham?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): 587, so RDU is the main private-jet airport for Raleigh/Durham. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Raleigh/Durham.
Which airport do private jets use most near Charleston?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Charleston Executive Airport (KJZI): 534, 22 km from CHS. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Charleston.

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Aircraft for Raleigh/Durham to Charleston

These jets can fly the 351 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km rangeEclipse 5501,815 km rangeBeechjet 400A2,135 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

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More private jet routes to Charleston

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More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Raleigh/Durham and private jet charter in Charleston.

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