Private Jet Charter to the Hamptons: Prices, Routes and East Hampton vs Westhampton

Private flights to the Hamptons turn the Long Island drive into a 35-minute hop from Teterboro. The East Hampton airport sits 82 nautical miles from TEB and 66 from Westchester. Three airports cover the South Fork, so the arrival can match the house or hotel.

• Short hop: about 30 to 35 minutes from Westchester or Teterboro.
• Close to the villages: JPX is under 4 miles from East Hampton, Sag Harbor and Bridgehampton.
• Room for bigger jets: Gabreski's 9,002-foot runway takes every business jet.

The Town of East Hampton Airport (JPX) suits most private jets to the Hamptons. It lies within 3.5 miles of the central villages. Gabreski (FOK) is closest to Westhampton Beach and the only option for midsize jets and up. For a private jet to Montauk, the local strip takes turboprops only.

Can a midsize jet land at East Hampton airport?

No, midsize jets are not planned into East Hampton (JPX) under the Hogani runway standard. Its runway is only 4,255 feet. A private jet to Westhampton, at Gabreski (FOK), takes midsize, super midsize and heavy jets on 9,002 feet. FOK is about 25 miles west of East Hampton village.

Yes, a private jet to East Hampton can still land at the town airport, which remains public use. The town tried to make it private in 2022 and changed its FAA code from HTO to JPX. Courts blocked the plan, and an appeals court upheld that ruling in April 2024. The IATA code is still HTO.

What are the operating hours at East Hampton airport?

East Hampton airport (JPX) runs a nighttime curfew from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. The town listed it in its July 2026 operating memo. Jets must hold at least 1,500 feet when manoeuvring to land. Auxiliary power units are limited to 30 minutes on the ramp.

A private flight to the Hamptons takes about 30 minutes from Westchester and 35 from Teterboro. A private jet NYC to Hamptons trip covers 82 nautical miles from TEB to East Hampton by turboprop. Martha's Vineyard is about 35 minutes away. Palm Beach takes about 2 hours 35 minutes by light jet.

• Boston: a private jet Boston to the Hamptons flight takes about 40 minutes by turboprop.
• Washington: about 55 minutes from Dulles by light jet.
• Chicago: about 2 hours by light jet into JPX.
• Aspen: about 3 hours 45 minutes by super midsize jet into FOK.

The private jet to the Hamptons price begins at $1,300 per hour, for turboprops flying into East Hampton. Very light jets cost $1,600 to $2,800 per hour. Light jets run $2,300 to $3,800. Bigger cabins, starting with midsize jets at $2,800 hourly, land at Gabreski in Westhampton Beach.

Each estimate multiplies the flight time by the category's hourly rate range. Flights under one hour are priced as a full hour. Taxes, airport fees and any repositioning are not included.

The full price will be quoted with all taxes and fees included. For more information, correct with Hogani Jets team.

A dog can fly to the Hamptons in the cabin when the operator agrees. US domestic legs carry no federal pet import forms. For a dog returning from abroad, CDC rules apply before the Hamptons leg. Give the operator the dog's weight and breed early.

Distance and cabin size set the private jet to the Hamptons cost. East Hampton's runway caps the cabin size. Bigger groups need a larger jet into Gabreski and a longer drive east. Summer weekends, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, tighten aircraft supply most.

• Airport choice: JPX for light jets and below, FOK for everything larger.
• Summer peak: Memorial Day to Labor Day is the busiest stretch.
• Curfew: JPX operations stop overnight under the town curfew.
• One-way trips: the aircraft may return empty to its base.

What is the cheapest private flight to the Hamptons?

The cheapest private flight to the Hamptons is a turboprop from Westchester or Teterboro into East Hampton. It costs $1,300 to $2,500 an hour. The flight takes about 30 to 35 minutes. Very light jets, from $1,600 hourly, carry four to six passengers.

Should you take a helicopter or a private jet to the Hamptons?

Helicopters to the Hamptons fly from Manhattan helipads and JFK, and many seats are sold individually. A single-engine helicopter carries about six passengers with limited luggage. A turboprop like the PC-12 NGX takes more bags and flies from Teterboro or Westchester. From Florida or Chicago, a jet flies nonstop into East Hampton or Gabreski.

Hamptons empty legs are repositioning flights, often turboprops and light jets returning after a summer drop-off. They sell below normal hourly rates because the aircraft must move anyway. Timing is fixed by the original trip and can change.

To check Hamptons empty legs, share dates and group size with charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573.

Peak season for private flights to the Hamptons runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Summer weekends, especially holiday ones, are the hardest to book late. The Hampton Classic horse show closes the summer in the last week of August. The Hamptons International Film Festival follows in early October.

Where is the Hampton Classic held, and which airport is closest?

The Hampton Classic runs in the last week of August on Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton, its home since 1982. East Hampton airport (JPX) is the closest private jet airport, about 3 miles from Bridgehampton. The 2026 show ran August 23 to 30.

Most visitors stay in a private home or leased house, so the village sets the airport. Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor and East Hampton are each under 4 miles from JPX. Westhampton Beach sits 2.4 miles from Gabreski, and Montauk 3.3 miles from its own strip.

The Hamptons mix ocean beaches, farms and vineyards with a long artistic history. Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton has hosted the US Open six times, most recently in 2026. Bridgehampton is home to a polo club. Montauk Point Light, completed in 1796, was New York State's first lighthouse.

• Montauk Point Light: authorised under President Washington and a National Historic Landmark since 2012.
• Shinnecock Hills: US Open host in 1896, 1986, 1995, 2004, 2018 and 2026.
• Farms and vineyards: still active across the South Fork.
• Art studios: an artists' tradition in Southampton and Springs since the 1800s.
• Island hops: Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket by turboprop.

• Weekend commutes: summer weekends book up first, so confirm early.
• Golf bags: check space in very light jets and smaller turboprops.
• Late dinners: JPX's 10 p.m. curfew decides the last departure.
• Island connections: Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard pair well with a Hamptons stay.

The Hamptons follow Eastern Time. No customs service is listed at JPX, FOK or Montauk. International arrivals clear first at a New York port of entry. Each international passenger needs a valid passport.

Hogani Jets plans each Hamptons private jet charter around the village, the curfew and the runway. Small groups fly straight into East Hampton, while larger cabins land at Gabreski. Its founder, Matt Hogan, has planned over 2,000 private charters spanning 90-plus countries.

Every operator's Part 135 certificate, insurance coverage, and safety record is independently reviewed before booking, with ARGUS, Wyvern, or IS-BAO ratings considered where they exist as one part of that review.

• Right airport: JPX, FOK or Montauk chosen by village and group size.
• Curfew-aware timing: departures planned inside the 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. window at JPX.
• Summer weekend cover: aircraft held early for holiday and Hampton Classic weekends.

To book private jet charter to the Hamptons, contact Hogani Jets at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573.