Burlington & Greensboro, NC to Palm Beach, FL
Wall Street South is closer than the drive suggests.
Private Jet Charter, Burlington to Palm Beach
Palm Beach County has become one of the fastest growing finance hubs in the country, and it is about ninety minutes away by air. SkySouth flies you nonstop into a dedicated private aviation terminal, no TSA line and no rental car shuttle.
Why this route works
Fourteen hours by car. Ninety minutes by charter.
Driving from the Triad to Palm Beach runs close to 14 hours down I-95, a two day trip for most travelers. Chartering turns the same distance into a single morning departure with an afternoon arrival.
Driving estimate reflects typical I-95 conditions from the Triad. Private charter time reflects a direct flight between Burlington-Alamance Regional Airport and Palm Beach International Airport. Even where commercial nonstops exist, private terminal processing at Palm Beach typically takes about fifteen minutes from curb to cabin, well short of standard commercial check-in and security time.
Where you land
A private aviation gateway, not a connection through it.
Unlike many major airports, Palm Beach International was built with private aviation as a primary use case, not an afterthought.
Three dedicated FBO terminals
Atlantic Aviation, Jet Aviation, and Signature Flight Support each operate full-service private terminals on the airport's south side, with direct ramp access and on-site U.S. Customs for international arrivals.
Runway capacity for any aircraft in the fleet
The primary runway stretches past 10,000 feet, giving SkySouth's Citation CJ1 and CJ3 aircraft ample margin on every arrival and departure.
A recently renamed airport
Palm Beach International Airport recently completed a name change to President Donald J. Trump International Airport under Florida state law. The identifiers PBI and KPBI remain in common use during the transition period, and operations, ownership, and services are unaffected.
Airport ownership, operations, and the ongoing name transition are managed by the Palm Beach County Department of Airports, the government agency that owns and operates the facility.
Palm Beach County has drawn more than 300 hedge funds, private equity firms, and financial services companies in recent years, a migration widely referred to as Wall Street South.
Private jet charter
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Light jet performance tailored to Florida and East Coast flights.
Citation CJ1
Agile 5-passenger light jet perfect for direct regional travel with exceptional airfield access.
Citation CJ3
Spacious 7-passenger light jet offering extended range, quiet cabin comfort, and superior speed.
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What a charter to Palm Beach typically runs.
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Based on approximately one and a half billed flight hours each way on the Citation CJ1. Excludes fuel surcharges and additional services.
Call for an Exact QuoteWho books this route
Finance, snowbirds, golf, and family offices.
Finance and family office travel
With hundreds of investment firms now based in Palm Beach County, executives splitting time between the Northeast and Southeast use charter to keep both offices within a same day trip.
Seasonal residents
Palm Beach sees a major surge in private aviation traffic from November through April as seasonal residents move between homes, often on short notice.
Golf and social calendar travel
Palm Beach's golf courses and club season draw regular Triad visitors who would rather arrive relaxed than spend a day and a half on I-95.
Family and multi generational trips
A direct flight keeps a larger family group together on one aircraft instead of coordinating separate commercial connections through Atlanta or Charlotte.
Higher earnings growth reported among small and mid sized companies using business aviation, compared to non users, over a five year study period.
The finance migration to Palm Beach makes this route a genuine business case.
A study of small and medium sized companies conducted by NEXA Advisors for the National Business Aviation Association found that firms using business aircraft posted meaningfully higher EBITDA, earnings, and revenue growth than comparable companies that did not, even through a recession.
For a growing company managing investments or clients in Palm Beach, replacing a 14-hour drive with a 90-minute flight directly supports rapid execution. Read the full NEXA Advisors study via NBAA.
Common questions
Everything you need to know before you book.
How long is a private jet flight from Burlington to Palm Beach?
Flight time is approximately ninety minutes on SkySouth's Citation CJ1 or CJ3 aircraft, covering roughly 564 nautical miles direct.
What airport does SkySouth use in Palm Beach?
SkySouth routes charters into Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI), landing at one of three luxury fixed base operators (Atlantic Aviation, Jet Aviation, or Signature Flight Support).
Is driving to Palm Beach realistic?
Driving down I-95 takes close to 14 hours each way, consuming two full travel days. Chartering turns that distance into a 90-minute flight.
Can SkySouth fly same day round trips to Palm Beach?
Yes. A ninety minute flight each way makes same day round trips for business meetings or family office visits entirely realistic.
How much does it cost to charter a jet to Palm Beach?
Starting rates run from about $2,900 per flight hour on the Citation CJ1 and $3,500 per flight hour on the Citation CJ3. A one way trip to Palm Beach bills at roughly 1.5 flight hours per aircraft.
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Other destinations SkySouth flies from the Triad.
Point to point private charters connecting Burlington and Greensboro to major regional financial hubs, coastal resorts, and metropolitan centers.
Ready to skip the fourteen hour drive to Palm Beach?
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