Turboprop charter cost New York 2026 hourly rates

Turboprop charter cost New York in 2026 runs $2,200 to $3,500 per hour, and that hourly figure is the starting point for every estimate you will see on this page. A short hop such as Boston to New York, 158 nautical miles, prices from $2,000 to $3,500 total rather than by the hour. Longer legs scale up: Chicago to New York at 619 nautical miles runs $5,500 to $8,500. These are estimates, not quotes, and they move with aircraft availability, crew duty time, and whether the return leg is empty.

Most turboprop flights into the New York area land at Teterboro or Morristown, and where you land shapes the cost as much as the aircraft does. Teterboro sits close to Manhattan but has limited slots and higher fees. Morristown in New Jersey is often easier on both. The aircraft themselves carry 6-8 passengers, cruise near 300 knots, and reach about 1,500 nautical miles, so the practical map runs from the Northeast and Midwest down to Florida. A turboprop is not the right tool for a coast-to-coast run.

Pilatus PC-12 NGX

6 seats
290 kt cruise
1,800 nm range
40 cu ft baggage

The PC-12 NGX seats 6 and cruises at 290 knots, also reaching 1,800 nautical miles. Cabin height is 4 ft 10 in, length 16 ft 11 in, and baggage 40 cu ft. On a Washington to New York hop the PC-12 NGX often prices near the low end at $2,000, though availability drives the final number. It is a single-engine turboprop, so some travelers ask about that specifically. Ask us and we will walk through how operators handle it.

Daher TBM 960

6 seats
330 kt cruise
1,730 nm range
32 cu ft baggage

When a turboprop makes sense

Short Northeast and Mid-Atlantic legs where block time is close to a jet's but the hourly rate is lower, such as Washington at 194 nautical miles or Boston at 158.
Airports a light jet cannot use comfortably, including runways where a turboprop's slower approach speeds and shorter field requirements open up smaller fields.
Trips of two to five hours where 6-8 seats are enough and a larger cabin would be wasted spend, such as Chicago or Dallas.
Shoulder-season and last-minute bookings where a turboprop is available and a comparable jet is not, which matters more than the rate card on a given day.

What estimates leave out

Every price here is an estimate for the aircraft, not a booked quote, and the final number depends on the specific tail, crew, and date. International legs add customs and immigration through CBP, and passengers clear TSA where the terminal requires it. We act as your agent under DOT Part 295 rules; the operating certificate belongs to the operator flying you.

A turboprop is slow on long routes and the math shows it: Los Angeles to New York is 2,129 nautical miles and 8h 30m with a stop, and San Francisco to New York is 2,227 nautical miles and 8h 51m, also with a stop. At those distances a jet usually wins on total trip time, and we will say so if it does.

Turboprop rates on key legs

Route pricing below uses the turboprop range and the distances in our data. Treat each figure as an estimate for the whole aircraft, not per seat, and expect it to move with date, direction, and how full the operator's schedule already is.

Miami → New York

3h 37m
$8,000–$12,500
949 nm

Washington, DC → New York

0h 59m
$2,000–$3,500
194 nm

Boston → New York

0h 51m
$2,000–$3,500
158 nm

Cleveland → New York

1h 32m
$3,500–$5,500
354 nm

Chicago → New York

2h 28m
$5,500–$8,500
619 nm

Dallas → New York

4h 28m
$10,000–$15,500
1,191 nm

Turboprop flight times and pricing by route

On a turboprop, these 24 city pairs run 0h 51m to 8h 51m, with one-way estimates between $2,000 and $31,000.

Route	Time	One-way estimate
Los Angeles → New York	8h 30m + stop	$18,500–$30,000
Miami → New York	3h 37m	$8,000–$12,500
San Francisco → New York	8h 51m + stop	$19,500–$31,000
Washington, DC → New York	0h 59m	$2,000–$3,500
Boston → New York	0h 51m	$2,000–$3,500
Cleveland → New York	1h 32m	$3,500–$5,500
Chicago → New York	2h 28m	$5,500–$8,500
Dallas → New York	4h 28m	$10,000–$15,500
Houston → New York	5h 22m + stop	$12,000–$19,000
Atlanta → New York	2h 33m	$5,500–$9,000
Denver → New York	5h 58m + stop	$13,000–$21,000
Phoenix → New York	7h 32m + stop	$16,500–$26,500
Seattle → New York	8h 20m + stop	$18,500–$29,000
Las Vegas → New York	7h 49m + stop	$17,000–$27,500
Nashville → New York	2h 36m	$5,500–$9,000
Charlotte → New York	1h 56m	$4,500–$7,000
New York → Los Angeles	8h 30m + stop	$18,500–$30,000
New York → Las Vegas	7h 49m + stop	$17,000–$27,500
New York → Miami	3h 37m	$8,000–$12,500
New York → San Francisco	8h 51m + stop	$19,500–$31,000
New York → Aspen	6h 19m + stop	$14,000–$22,000
New York → Nantucket	0h 56m	$2,000–$3,500
New York → Boston	0h 51m	$2,000–$3,500
New York → Jackson Hole	6h 44m + stop	$15,000–$23,500

Questions

What does turboprop charter cost in New York per hour in 2026?

The hourly range is $2,200 to $3,500 for the aircraft. A Washington to New York leg, 194 nautical miles and 59 minutes, prices from $2,000 to $3,500 total, and Boston at 158 nautical miles and 51 minutes sits in the same band. These are estimates; the booked figure depends on the tail and the date.

Is a turboprop cheaper than a light jet from New York?

Often yes on hourly rate, but not always on total trip cost. On short legs such as Boston or Washington the turboprop band starts at $2,000, and a jet may price close to that. On longer legs the turboprop's slower cruise can add a stop, which changes the math. Ask for both and compare totals, not rates.

How many passengers fit on a turboprop charter from New York?

Six to eight, depending on the aircraft. The King Air 350i seats 8 and the PC-12 NGX seats 6. Baggage runs 55 cu ft on the King Air and 40 cu ft on the PC-12. If your party is larger, a light jet or a larger turboprop is the next step, and we can price both.

Can a turboprop fly nonstop from New York to Chicago or Dallas?

Yes. Chicago to New York is 619 nautical miles and 2h 28m nonstop, pricing from $5,500 to $8,500. Dallas to New York is 1,191 nautical miles and 4h 28m nonstop, pricing from $10,000 to $15,500. Both sit inside the 1,500-nautical-mile typical range, so no stop is required.

Where do turboprops land for New York trips?

Teterboro and Morristown are the usual New York-area fields, and the choice affects fees, slots, and ground time. Teterboro is closer to Manhattan but busier. Morristown is often simpler. For international arrivals, CBP clearance happens at designated ports of entry, so the routing has to account for that from the start.

How far in advance should I book a turboprop in New York?

There is no single rule, but availability is the binding constraint, not the rate. A turboprop that is positioned nearby can be priced quickly; one that has to reposition may not. If your trip is tied to an event or a fixed meeting, book early and lock the tail. If it is flexible, ask about empty legs.