Private Jet Charter for College Move-In

Capacity varies by aircraft type. Light jets typically hold 40–60 cubic feet of cargo; midsize jets offer 60–90+ cubic feet. We size the aircraft to your luggage volume — not just headcount — so everything fits in one trip. During planning, we'll confirm total volume against the aircraft's specific baggage compartment dimensions.

Yes, within the aircraft's cargo dimensions. Most midsize and above jets accommodate items like compact refrigerators, monitors, and large suitcases. We confirm specific item dimensions against the selected aircraft's baggage door and compartment measurements before departure.

In most cases, yes. Private jets access over 5,000 airports in the U.S. — including small regional fields near campuses like Ithaca (ITH), Charlottesville (CHO), Lebanon NH for Dartmouth (LEB), and hundreds more. We identify the closest suitable airport to your school and confirm runway requirements for the selected aircraft.

August and early September are peak move-in season — booking 45–60 days in advance is recommended to secure preferred aircraft types. Late August weekends (when most schools start) see the highest demand. January semester starts and May move-outs have more availability with shorter lead times.

Yes. Instruments like cellos, guitars, and keyboards travel in the cabin — secured and handled by the family, not airline ground crews. Sports equipment (hockey gear, lacrosse sticks, golf clubs, skis) goes in the baggage compartment with no surcharges or size restrictions beyond the aircraft's physical capacity.

Shipping 6–10 boxes typically costs $300–$600+ and requires sending items 1–2 weeks before move-in with no guarantee of on-time delivery. Charter eliminates shipping costs entirely — everything arrives with the student on move-in day. For families already chartering for the flight, the luggage travels at no additional per-item cost.

Pricing depends on route, aircraft type, and timing. A family of four chartering a light jet for a 2-hour route is a different price than a midsize jet for a cross-country move-in. For a specific quote, call (310) 862-5387 or request a quote with your departure city, school, move-in date, and luggage description.

Absolutely. Many families charter for Thanksgiving, winter break, and May move-out in addition to August move-in. The same baggage advantage applies — everything the student accumulated during the semester comes home in one trip instead of being shipped separately.

Yes. An SUV or cargo van is staged at the destination FBO, sized to your luggage load. For schools in small towns where rideshare service is limited, this is especially important — there's no Uber with trunk space for ten bags waiting outside the Ithaca airport.

Yes. The aircraft waits at the local FBO while the family moves in, attends orientation events, and says goodbye. When the parents are ready — whether that's the same afternoon or the next morning — the return flight departs on their schedule. No overnight hotel required unless you want one.