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The New York to Palm Beach corridor is a premier snowbird route connecting Manhattan executives and families with Florida's Gold Coast and Wellington's world-class equestrian scene. Peak southbound season runs November through January as New Yorkers flee winter for Palm Beach. Excellent empty leg opportunities April-May as aircraft reposition south after the return migration.
Commercial flights from JFK or LaGuardia mean 2+ hour check-ins, TSA lines, and 45-minute taxi times. Flying private from Teterboro (TEB)—just 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan—lets you arrive 15 minutes before departure, avoid JFK's congestion entirely, and land at Palm Beach International (PBI), only 2.5 miles from downtown West Palm and a 10-minute drive to the island.
Most travelers choose a Light Jet like the Phenom 300 or Citation CJ3+—the most popular and economical choice for this 2.5-hour flight. For golf trips, a Midsize Jet like the Citation Excel offers a massive external baggage compartment that easily fits 6-8 sets of clubs. Business travelers often choose Super Midsize jets like the Citation X for guaranteed Wi-Fi and speed (under 2 hours 15 minutes).
Demand explodes from November through January as snowbirds flee New York winter for Palm Beach. The Winter Equestrian Festival (January-April) creates sustained demand for Wellington-bound travelers. Book early during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's when availability tightens and prices rise 20-30%. Palm Beach International Boat Show (March) also drives premiums.
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Located 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan, TEB is the primary executive hub for NYC. It's dedicated solely to private aviation, avoiding the delays of JFK and LaGuardia. From car to wheels-up is often under 15 minutes.
Top FBOs at TEB:
Located just 2.5 miles from downtown West Palm Beach and a 10-minute drive to the island. PBI is the preferred airport for Palm Beach and Wellington access, handling extreme private traffic volume in winter.
Top FBOs at PBI:
Peak High Season: November through January. This is the classic snowbird migration—New Yorkers fleeing winter for Palm Beach. Demand for southbound charters surges and prices can increase 20-30% during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's weeks.
Secondary Peak: March through April. Return migration ("The Great Migration") creates aircraft shortages in Florida, driving up prices for northbound flights. Southbound flights during this period are cheaper.
Lowest Prices: Late August through early November (excluding Thanksgiving). Summer heat keeps many away from Florida. You'll find excellent pricing during this off-peak window.
Sustained High Demand: The Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington creates consistent demand from January through April. PBI sees heavy traffic on competition weekends, with parking spots selling out during major events. Book early if traveling during WEF season.
Creates a massive spike in demand at PBI. Expect 15-25% premiums during the show week. Similar impact to peak holiday season.
When the President is at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, strict airspace restrictions activate. A 30-mile restricted ring forces aircraft to use specific approach paths, often leading to holding patterns or ground delays. While you can still land at PBI, expect stricter security and potential arrival slot restrictions. Some travelers divert to Boca Raton (BCT) or West Palm Beach (LNA) to avoid TFR hassles.
Departing Teterboro between December and March carries a high risk of de-icing expenses. If there's frost or snow on the wings, the aircraft must be sprayed before takeoff:
At 1,028 miles, this route is perfectly suited for light and midsize jets. Flight time is typically 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on aircraft type and jet stream.
Phenom 300 or Citation CJ3+: The most popular and economical choice. These jets have a range of ~2,000 miles, easily covering the 1,028-mile trip nonstop.
Citation Excel/XLS+ or Hawker 900XP: Comfort and luggage capacity. The Citation Excel features a stand-up cabin (5'8") and a massive external baggage compartment.
Challenger 300/350 or Citation X: Speed and amenities. A Citation X can fly this route in roughly 2 hours 15 minutes. Includes full galley and guaranteed flight attendant on most charters.
New York to Palm Beach offers excellent empty leg opportunities due to high traffic volume, but you must fly against the flow. This route follows the "contra-flow" rule—you'll rarely find cheap empty legs going with the crowd.
Peak Empty Leg Season: April through May
After snowbirds return north in spring ("The Great Migration"), operators need to reposition aircraft from the Northeast back to Florida for parking or next season. This creates a surplus of empty legs heading south (against the northbound flow), often at 30-50% discounts. This is the absolute best time to find deals on southbound flights.
Secondary Opportunity: Late August through October
Before the main snowbird migration begins in November, some aircraft reposition south early for maintenance or pre-season positioning. Not as many empties as April-May, but still good availability.
November through January: This is peak southbound season. Everyone wants to fly New York → Palm Beach, so empty legs are virtually non-existent and pricing is at maximum premiums. During Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's, forget about finding empty legs entirely.
This route is highly directional. When you find a true empty leg in April/May, expect pricing like this:
TEB has a voluntary "quiet hours" curfew from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM. While landing is legally permitted, takeoffs are strongly discouraged, and loud aircraft can be banned. Best to schedule departures before 10:30 PM.
It depends on the jet. A Phenom 300 has a large baggage hold and can fit 2-3 sets. A Learjet 45 or Citation CJ2 has smaller storage. If bringing 4+ sets of clubs, upgrade to a Midsize Jet (Citation Excel) to be safe.
You can still fly into PBI, but expect stricter security and potential delays. The FAA establishes a 30-mile restricted ring. You may need to provide passenger manifests earlier than usual, and your flight path may be routed around the TFR.
Yes, this is a very pet-friendly corridor. Ensure your broker selects a "pet-approved" aircraft owner. At TEB and PBI, you can usually drive your car directly to the aircraft (ramp side) to transfer your pet without walking through the terminal.
Palm Beach International (PBI) is approximately 15-20 miles (25-30 minutes driving) from the Wellington International Equestrian Center. It's the most convenient airport for equestrians attending Winter Equestrian Festival.
15-20 minutes before departure is standard at Teterboro. There's no TSA and no long check-in lines—you drive up, walk through the FBO, and board. One of the biggest advantages of flying private.
Understanding private jet charter costs helps you budget accurately and avoid surprises. Here's exactly what you're paying for on this route:
Light Jet (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300): $6,500/hour
Midsize Jet (Hawker 800XP, Citation Excel): $9,000/hour
Heavy Jet (Gulfstream G450, Falcon 2000): $15,000/hour
Our estimates include a 15% markup that covers:
Seasonal demand: Peak snowbird season (Nov-Apr) = 10-20% premium
Event pricing: Winter Equestrian Festival (Jan-Apr) and Palm Beach Boat Show (Mar) often cause temporary price spikes.
Day of week: Friday departures and Sunday returns are most expensive
Booking window: Last-minute (< 48 hours) = 20-30% premium
Empty legs: Repositioning flights = 40-60% discount (when available)
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