Turboprop one way private jet
A turboprop one way private jet suits short hops where a runway or budget rules out a light jet. Hourly rates run $2,200 to $3,500, and our shortest sample route prices from $2,000. We arrange the flight; certificated operators fly it.
A turboprop one way private jet is a single-direction charter on a propeller aircraft, priced for that leg alone rather than as a round trip or a multi-day booking. That matters because turboprops earn their keep on sectors a jet either overshoots or cannot serve. The two aircraft on this page cruise near 300 knots, carry 6 to 8 passengers, and reach roughly 1,500 to 1,800 nautical miles depending on type. One way charters price the leg you actually fly, with no return ferry folded in. On a Los Angeles to Las Vegas hop of 199 nautical miles, the turboprop is the natural fit.
The practical difference sits in the runway and the altitude. A turboprop can use shorter strips and smaller fields than most jets, so it opens airports closer to where your day starts. On the Los Angeles to Las Vegas run, 199 nautical miles, expect about 1 hour 0m and a quote of $2,000 to $3,500. On longer legs the propeller shows its limits: New York to Los Angeles, 2,129 nautical miles, needs a stop and takes about 8h 30m at $18,500 to $30,000. Turboprops shine on short fields where a jet charter cannot land at all. We work as your agent under DOT Part 295 rules, and the flying is done by operators holding FAA Part 135 authority and operational control.
Pilatus PC-12 NGX
- 6 seats
- 290 kt cruise
- 1,800 nm reach
- 40 cu ft baggage
The Pilatus PC-12 NGX seats 6 and cruises at 290 knots over a range of 1,800 nautical miles. Cabin height is 4 ft 10 in and length 16 ft 11 in, with 40 cu ft of baggage. The PC-12 NGX trades two seats for a cabin that feels roomier per passenger. It suits couples, small teams and travelers who value a single-engine turboprop's short-field manners on regional one way legs.
Daher TBM 960
- 6 seats
- 330 kt cruise
- 1,730 nm reach
- 32 cu ft baggage
When a turboprop one way private jet
- Short hops between cities less than about 400 nautical miles, where climb and descent eat a jet's speed advantage anyway.
- Trips starting or ending at a field with a short runway, where a turboprop's approach speeds and field length open the door.
- One-direction travel, such as a drop-off in Aspen or Palm Beach with no return leg, so you pay for one flight.
- Groups of 6 to 8 on a regional sector, where a King Air 350i or PC-12 NGX carries everyone with baggage in the hold.
What turboprops cannot do
Speed and range set the boundary. A turboprop cruises near 300 knots, so a transcontinental leg such as New York to Los Angeles, 2,129 nautical miles, is not nonstop and runs about 8h 30m. When the distance climbs, a light jet or midsize jet usually wins on elapsed time even at a higher hourly rate. Past roughly 1,800 nautical miles, a one way turboprop quote stops being the sensible option.
Weather and airports matter too. Propeller aircraft handle ice and convective weather under their operators' approved procedures, and some mountain fields restrict operations by season. If your trip crosses a border, CBP clears the arrival and the operator files the manifest; if you are comparing quotes, ask which fees sit inside the estimate. Our figures are estimates, not invoices, and the operator's final quote governs.
Turboprop pricing on key routes
Eight sample one way turboprop routes show the shape of the pricing, from an 82 nautical mile hop to the Hamptons at $2,000 to $3,500 up to New York to Los Angeles at $18,500 to $30,000. Distances, times and estimates below come from our route data.
Turboprop charter times and prices by route
On these 16 routes, a turboprop ranges 0h 35m to 8h 30m, with one-way estimates spanning $2,000 to $30,000.
| Route | Dur | One-way estimate |
|---|---|---|
| New York → Miami | 3h 37m | $8,000–$12,500 |
| New York → Los Angeles | 8h 30m+ additional stop | $18,500–$30,000 |
| Los Angeles → Las Vegas | 1h 00m | $2,000–$3,500 |
| New York → Palm Beach | 3h 27m | $7,500–$12,000 |
| Los Angeles → San Francisco | 1h 17m | $3,000–$4,500 |
| New York → Aspen | 6h 19m+ additional stop | $14,000–$22,000 |
| Los Angeles → Aspen | 2h 31m | $5,500–$9,000 |
| New York → The Hamptons | 0h 35m | $2,000–$3,500 |
| Chicago → New York | 2h 28m | $5,500–$8,500 |
| Dallas → Houston | 1h 02m | $2,500–$3,500 |
| Miami → Nassau | 0h 52m | $2,000–$3,500 |
| New York → Boston | 0h 51m | $2,000–$3,500 |
| Washington, DC → New York | 0h 59m | $2,000–$3,500 |
| Los Angeles → Cabo San Lucas | 3h 08m | $7,000–$11,000 |
| Dallas → Las Vegas | 3h 32m | $8,000–$12,500 |
| Chicago → Miami | 3h 53m | $8,500–$13,500 |
Questions
How much does a turboprop one way private jet cost?
Hourly rates run $2,200 to $3,500, so a 199 nautical mile sector such as Los Angeles to Las Vegas prices at $2,000 to $3,500 for about 1 hour 0m of flying. Longer legs scale up: New York to Miami, 949 nautical miles, is $8,000 to $12,500. Treat every figure as an estimate until the operator confirms your date.
What is the difference between a turboprop and a light jet on a one way trip?
A turboprop cruises near 300 knots and typically seats 6 to 8, while jets fly faster but need longer runways. On short sectors the gap is small: Los Angeles to San Francisco, 279 nautical miles, takes about 1h 17m by turboprop at $3,000 to $4,500. On long routes the jet wins clearly. Choose by distance and runway, not by label.
Can a turboprop one way private jet fly nonstop from New York to Los Angeles?
No. The route is 2,129 nautical miles, beyond the 1,800 nautical mile range of the aircraft listed, so the flight includes a stop and runs about 8h 30m, quoted at $18,500 to $30,000. If that leg is time-sensitive, a jet is the better fit. We will say so rather than sell you a slower aircraft.
How many passengers fit on these turboprops?
The Beechcraft King Air 350i seats 8 and the Pilatus PC-12 NGX seats 6, so the class spans 6 to 8 passengers. Baggage runs 55 cu ft on the King Air and 40 cu ft on the PC-12. For a full group with ski or golf equipment, the King Air 350i is usually the practical choice on a one way leg.
Which airports can a turboprop use that a jet cannot?
Fields with shorter runways and tighter approaches, which is why turboprops serve close-in regional airports around major cities. That can put you nearer your final destination and shorten the drive. The operator confirms field suitability for your date, weather and load before the flight is released, and we pass that confirmation to you.
How does a turboprop one way private jet handle international legs?
For a transborder one way, CBP clears the arrival and the operator files the manifest. The flight itself is performed by an FAA Part 135 operator with operational control; our role is as your agent under DOT Part 295. A typical regional leg like New York to the Hamptons, 82 nautical miles, runs about 35 minutes and $2,000 to $3,500, but international legs add clearance steps, so confirm documents early.