Private Jet Charter from New York to Nantucket
Fifty minutes door-to-island, instead of an entire day driving and waiting on the Hyannis ferry. flyExclusive operates light, midsize, and super-midsize jets out of every major New York metro field, with priority sequencing through ACK during the summer crunch from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Recommended Jets for New York to Nantucket
The 200-nautical-mile hop is short enough that light and midsize jets dominate the economics. Super-midsize aircraft only make sense if they fit a larger trip pattern (for example, a Caribbean repositioning leg).
Citation CJ3+
Light · Best ValuePerfect-fit light jet for the 50-minute Atlantic hop. Up to six passengers, comfortable single-pilot or two-pilot operation, and the lowest hourly rate on this route. Plenty of luggage volume for a family weekend.
Citation Excel/XLS
Midsize · Most PopularStand-up cabin, lavatory, and full eight-seat capacity. The XLS is the pick for full family groups with golf clubs, beach gear, and overnight luggage for a long Nantucket weekend.
Citation Sovereign
Super-Mid · ComfortWider cabin and more luggage capacity than the XLS. The right choice when a Nantucket leg is paired with a longer trip — for example, a Friday outbound from Nantucket back to a Florida or Caribbean home base on Sunday.
What an NYC to Nantucket Charter Typically Costs
Pricing on this short-haul route is heavily seasonal. Mid-week trips in May, June, and September are the cheapest; Friday and Sunday peak summer slots carry premium pricing because demand vastly exceeds available aircraft and slots.
Estimates only. July and August Friday afternoons / Sunday evenings carry the highest premiums. For category-by-category pricing math, see our guide to private jet charter pricing.
Where We Fly On This Route
Departing from New York
All four mainline NYC private aviation airports work for the Nantucket leg. Teterboro is the default for Manhattan passengers; Long Island fields are convenient for clients in the Hamptons or eastern Long Island who don't want to drive west into the city.
- Teterboro (TEB)Closest to Manhattan
- Westchester County (HPN)White Plains, NY
- Long Island MacArthur (ISP)Islip, NY
- Republic (FRG)Farmingdale, Long Island
- Morristown (MMU)Northern New Jersey alt.
Arriving in Nantucket
Nantucket Memorial (ACK) is the only airport on the island. Three FBOs handle private aircraft — Nantucket Memorial FBO, Cape Air's general aviation ramp, and the south ramp. Our coordinators handle slot reservations and ground transportation directly to your house, hotel, or rental.
- Nantucket Memorial (ACK)Sole island airport
- Hyannis (HYA)Cape Cod alt. for ferry
- Martha's Vineyard (MVY)For combined trips
- Plymouth (PYM)Mainland weather diversion
A 50-minute flight replaces a 6-hour door-to-door ferry trip.
The math on this route is simple. Driving from Manhattan to Hyannis takes roughly four hours in summer Friday traffic, plus a one- to two-hour ferry crossing — assuming you make your reservation. A private flight from Teterboro to ACK is fifty minutes wheels-up to wheels-down, with no security line, no ferry queue, and no hard cutoff if you're running late from the office.
That convenience is why ACK is one of the busiest single-runway airports in the country in July and August. Friday afternoon arrivals and Sunday afternoon departures push slot availability to its limit, and brokered trips can swap aircraft at the last minute when capacity tightens. As a direct fleet operator, our quotes are firm, and the aircraft on your contract is the aircraft you board.
Common alternatives flyExclusive members ask about: New York to Martha's Vineyard, New York to Miami, and Boston to Miami.
New York ↔ Nantucket Charter Questions
How long is a private jet flight from New York to Nantucket?
Block time from the New York metro to ACK is roughly 50 to 60 minutes, depending on departure airport and ATC routing. Compared to driving and ferrying (typically 6+ hours from Manhattan with traffic and ferry waits), the private flight saves nearly an entire day each way.
Which airports does flyExclusive use for this route?
Common departure airports include Teterboro (TEB), Westchester County (HPN), Long Island MacArthur (ISP), and Republic (FRG). The arrival airport is Nantucket Memorial (ACK) on the island, with multiple FBOs offering ground service and on-island car rental coordination.
How much does it cost to charter a private jet from NYC to Nantucket?
One-way charter pricing typically ranges from approximately $9,000 for a light Citation CJ3+ up to $15,000+ for a super-midsize aircraft. Peak summer Friday and Sunday slots are the most expensive; mid-week trips are meaningfully cheaper. See our private jet charter cost guide for category-by-category math.
Is Nantucket airport (ACK) congested in summer?
Yes. ACK is one of the busiest single-runway airports in the U.S. during July and August. Friday afternoon arrivals and Sunday afternoon departures see the most pressure, and slot or sequencing delays are common on peak weekends. We handle slot reservations and FBO scheduling, and we recommend booking peak summer trips at least two weeks in advance.
What is the best aircraft for the NYC to Nantucket charter?
For groups of six or fewer with light luggage, the Citation CJ3+ is typically the most cost-effective. Larger groups, more luggage (especially golf or beach gear), or a stand-up cabin preference favor the Citation Excel/XLS or Sovereign. The 50-minute leg makes super-midsize jets unnecessary unless they fit a larger connecting trip.
Why use a direct operator instead of a charter broker?
ACK has limited summer ramp space and tight slot availability, and broker-arranged trips frequently swap aircraft or operators last minute when capacity tightens. As a direct fleet operator, flyExclusive flies you on our own aircraft with our own crews. Quotes are firm, and aircraft swaps are rare and within our fleet only. See safety details.
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