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Helicopter route · North America

Boston to Nantucket by helicopter

By road and sea Nantucket means the drive to Hyannis and then the ferry. The helicopter flies direct across Nantucket Sound.

146 kmDistance
40 minIn the air
$2,710From, whole aircraft

What it costs

Estimates for the whole helicopter, one way, from the same calculator that prices a booking on this site. Return trips on the same day usually cost less than two singles, because the aircraft waits instead of flying home empty.

ClassTypical aircraftSeatsIn the airIndicative range, one way
Economy
single engine
Robinson R66, Bell 505Up to 344 min$2,710 - $4,060
Premium
single engine
Airbus H125, Bell 407Up to 540 min$3,700 - $5,550
Luxury
twin engine
Airbus H135/H145, Leonardo AW109Up to 735 min$5,640 - $8,460

Each figure covers the flying time, an allowance for the helicopter to reach your departure point, and landing fees at both ends. It is shown as a range of plus or minus 20% because operators quote the same sector differently, mostly with how far the helicopter has to fly to reach you. Ground transfers are extra. The operator confirms the final price for your date.

Before you fly

Questions

How long is the helicopter flight from Boston to Nantucket?

About 40 min in the air in a single-engine helicopter and 35 min in a twin, over 146 km. Allow a few minutes more for boarding and taxi.

How much does a private helicopter from Boston to Nantucket cost?

Our estimate for the whole helicopter, one way, is $2,710 to $4,060 in a small single-engine helicopter, $3,700 to $5,550 in a larger single-engine and $5,640 to $8,460 in a twin-engine. The operator confirms the final price for your date.

How many passengers fit?

Up to 3 in the small single-engine class, up to 5 in the larger single-engine class and up to 7 in a twin. Weight and luggage matter as much as seats, so give us both when you ask.

How much luggage can we take?

Soft bags travel best. As a guide, two small bags each in the smallest class and four cabin-size bags in the larger ones. Hard suitcases and golf or ski bags need to be declared, because the operator balances the load before the flight.

Can we fly at night or in bad weather?

Most charter helicopters fly by day in good visibility. Night flights need a suitably equipped twin and landing sites approved for night use, and weather can move a departure. The operator makes that call on the day.

Boston to Nantucket, on your date

Pick the date, time and number of passengers and the estimate updates. Reserve it, and licensed operators quote on the trip.

Related

Estimates are generated from the straight-line distance between the landing points, the class's cruise speed and hourly rate, a positioning allowance and landing fees. They are estimates, not quotations; the operating carrier sets the final price. Road and ferry times are typical and vary with traffic and season. Last reviewed 9 October 2026.