Route estimate
Private Jet Charter Cost from Boston to Nantucket
Quick estimate
One way planning cost by aircraft
Turboprop
About 0h 43m in the air, seats 4 to 8
$1,290 to $2,580
one way range
Very Light Jet
About 0h 40m in the air, seats 4 to 5
$1,774 to $2,809
one way range
Want to adjust for round trips, nights away, or extras? Use the charter cost calculator.
Aircraft fit
Typical aircraft for this route
A very short island hop, busiest on summer weekends. Flight time is minimal, so the value is in skipping the ferry and crowded summer travel.
Turboprop
Efficient short-hop aircraft that can use shorter runways and smaller regional fields.
Very Light Jet
Entry level jets for short trips with jet speed and a compact cabin.
Why pricing varies
What moves the price on this route
- Very short distance means daily minimums and positioning often dominate the cost.
- Summer weekend demand to the island is intense and raises pricing.
- Ramp space at Nantucket is limited in peak season.
Quote factors
What can change the final quote?
- Aircraft availability on your exact dates. If no aircraft is already nearby, a repositioning flight to reach you adds cost.
- Taxes and fees, including the federal excise tax, segment fees, landing and handling charges, and international permits.
- Peak demand around holidays and major events, which raises rates and limits aircraft choice.
- Fuel prices and the operator's current fuel surcharge.
- Crew duty limits and overnight stays on multi day trips, which add daily and positioning costs.
- Airport constraints such as short runways, slots, curfews, and winter de-icing.
Airports and routing
Where you fly from and into
Boston
Hanscom Field (BED) and Logan (BOS) serve private traffic in the Boston area.
Nantucket
Nantucket Memorial (ACK) is the island's airport and gets very busy in summer.
Split cost example
Sharing the cost across a group
If 4 people share a one way turboprop charter at the midpoint of about $1,935, each person pays roughly $484. The range across the group works out to $323 to $645 per person.
Model host subsidies, paying groups, and empty seats with the split cost calculator.
Private vs first class
How it compares with flying commercial
There is no real commercial first class on this short hop, so the comparison is against the ferry and seasonal flights. Private trades cost for time and flexibility.
Put real numbers to it with the private jet vs first class calculator.
Common questions
How long is the flight from Boston to Nantucket?
Around thirty minutes in the air, plus taxi and routing time.
Is Nantucket busy in summer?
Very. Ramp space and slots are limited on peak weekends, so book early.
What aircraft is best for this hop?
A turboprop or very light jet is usually the most practical and cost effective for the short distance.
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Aircraft for this route
Calculators for this trip
- Charter CostEstimate the cost range of a private charter from flight time, aircraft category, trip type, and trip details.
- Split CostSee per person and per group cost when a group shares a single private charter, including host subsidies.
- Private Jet vs First ClassCompare a shared private charter against first or business class airline fares for your group.
- Empty Leg CostEstimate the indicative price of a discounted empty leg, with savings and a candidate check.
Last reviewed June 2026. Estimates use planning assumptions that we revisit periodically.
