Charter jet aircraft Miami
This page shows the charter jet aircraft Miami travelers actually book. Classes run from turboprops at $2,200 to $3,500 an hour up to heavy jets at $9,500 to $14,500. Every quote is an estimate, and flights fly under FAA Part 135 operators.
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When you arrange charter jet aircraft Miami trips, the aircraft class matters more than the brand on the tail. A light jet cruises near 430 knots and carries 4 to 7 passengers about 1,400 nautical miles. A midsize jumps to roughly 440 knots and 2,100 nautical miles with 7 to 9 seats. Heavy jets reach 4,000 nautical miles and carry up to 14 passengers from Miami. We broker the flight; the FAA Part 135 operator holds operational control and supplies the crew.
Four airports serve the metro, and each changes the ground picture. Miami-Opa Locka Executive (KOPF) has an 8,002-foot runway and four FBOs. Miami Executive (KTMB) runs 6,000 feet. Miami International (KMIA) offers 13,016 feet for long-haul legs. Fort Lauderdale Hollywood (KFLL) sits 9 feet above sea level with a 9,000-foot runway. Summer density altitude peaks near 2,500 feet at 115F, so runway length and temperature both shape the takeoff plan. South Beach sits about 2,170 miles from the West Coast, which puts nonstop transcon legs in light-jet range.
Turboprop
Turboprops run $2,200 to $3,500 an hour and cruise near 300 knots with 6 to 8 seats. Typical range is 1,500 nautical miles, enough for Bahamas and Caribbean legs. A turboprop cuts the hourly cost roughly in half against a light jet on short Miami routes. When the trip is under two hours and the runway is short, the prop often wins on total cost.
Daher TBM 960
- 6 seats
- 330 kt cruise
- 1,730 nm range
The Daher TBM 960 carries 6 passengers at 330 knots with 1,730 nautical miles of range and 32 cubic feet of baggage. Its 4-foot-tall cabin suits short hops where speed beats cabin size. When the leg is under 1,500 nautical miles and the party is small, the TBM is efficient.
Beechcraft King Air 350i
- 8 seats
- 312 kt cruise
- 1,800 nm range
The Beechcraft King Air 350i seats 8 at 312 knots with 1,800 nautical miles of range and 55 cubic feet of baggage. A 4-foot-9-inch cabin and a 16-foot-8-inch length keep the King Air comfortable for regional legs. When the runway is short and the trip is regional, this turboprop fits.
Light jet
Light jets run $3,800 to $5,800 an hour, cruise near 430 knots, and carry 4 to 7 passengers about 1,400 nautical miles. Light jets cover Miami to New York in 2 hours 37 minutes for $10,000 to $15,000. If your party is small and the leg is domestic, this class usually gives the best cost per seat mile.
HondaJet Elite II
- 5 seats
- 422 kt cruise
- 1,550 nm range
The HondaJet Elite II seats 5 at 422 knots with 1,550 nautical miles of range and 66 cubic feet of baggage. Its 17-foot-9-inch cabin is the smallest here, so pack light and travel with fewer bags. When you want jet speed for a short domestic leg, the HondaJet is a low-cost entry.
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
- 7 seats
- 451 kt cruise
- 2,165 nm range
The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 seats 7 at 451 knots with 2,165 nautical miles of range and 71 cubic feet of baggage. A 17-foot-4-inch cabin and 2,165-nautical-mile range cover most domestic legs from Miami. When the party is 6 or 7 and the leg is domestic, the CJ4 works.
Midsize jet
Midsize jets run $5,200 to $7,800 an hour with 7 to 9 seats and about 2,100 nautical miles of range. A midsize cabin stands 6 feet tall, so passengers walk rather than stoop. When four adults fly with golf bags and luggage, the extra baggage space matters more than the higher hourly rate.
Cessna Citation Latitude
- 9 seats
- 446 kt cruise
- 2,700 nm range
The Cessna Citation Latitude seats 9 at 446 knots with 2,700 nautical miles of range and 127 cubic feet of baggage. A 6-foot-tall, 21-foot-9-inch cabin lets passengers stand and move. When you want midsize comfort with generous baggage, the Latitude is a strong pick.
Hawker 800XP
- 8 seats
- 447 kt cruise
- 2,540 nm range
The Hawker 800XP seats 8 at 447 knots with 2,540 nautical miles of range and 50 cubic feet of baggage. Its 5-foot-9-inch cabin and 21-foot-4-inch length make it a proven midsize option. When the party is 8 and the route is domestic, the Hawker fits.
Super-midsize jet
Super-midsize jets run $7,200 to $10,000 an hour, cruise near 470 knots, and carry 8 to 10 passengers up to 3,200 nautical miles. This class flies Miami to Los Angeles nonstop in about 6 hours. If you need coast-to-coast range with a stand-up cabin, this is the usual step before a heavy.
Bombardier Challenger 350
- 10 seats
- 470 kt cruise
- 3,200 nm range
The Bombardier Challenger 350 seats 10 at 470 knots with 3,200 nautical miles of range and 106 cubic feet of baggage. A 6-foot-tall, 25-foot-2-inch cabin keeps 10 passengers comfortable on transcon legs. When you need coast-to-coast range with a stand-up cabin, the Challenger 350 is a fit.
Gulfstream G280
- 9 seats
- 482 kt cruise
- 3,600 nm range
The Gulfstream G280 seats 9 at 482 knots with 3,600 nautical miles of range and 154 cubic feet of baggage. Its 6-foot-3-inch cabin is the tallest in the super-midsize class here. When the leg is long and the cabin matters, the G280 earns its rate.
Heavy jet
Heavy jets run $9,500 to $14,500 an hour with 10 to 14 seats and 4,000 nautical miles of range. A heavy jet flies Miami to San Francisco nonstop, a 2,240-nautical-mile trip, with room for 14. When the group is large or the leg crosses an ocean, this class removes the fuel stop.
Gulfstream G450
- 14 seats
- 476 kt cruise
- 4,350 nm range
The Gulfstream G450 seats 14 at 476 knots with 4,350 nautical miles of range and 169 cubic feet of baggage. A 45-foot-1-inch cabin makes the G450 the largest cabin on this page. When the group is large and the leg is transoceanic, the G450 fits.
Bombardier Challenger 650
- 12 seats
- 470 kt cruise
- 4,000 nm range
The Bombardier Challenger 650 seats 12 at 470 knots with 4,000 nautical miles of range and 115 cubic feet of baggage. Its 28-foot-4-inch cabin balances range and passenger count for long legs. When you need heavy-jet range with 12 seats, the Challenger 650 is a fit.
Choosing a charter jet aircraft in Miami
Start with the route length, then match the class. Miami to Nassau is 161 nautical miles and a light jet flies it in 42 minutes for $4,000 to $6,000. When the leg is that short, a turboprop or light jet keeps the cost down. If the trip is Miami to Los Angeles, 2,035 nautical miles, a light jet takes 6 hours 01 minutes and $23,000 to $35,000; a super-midsize or heavy does it nonstop with a larger cabin.
Then check the airport and the season. When summer heat pushes density altitude near 2,500 feet, a heavy jet needs the 13,016-foot runway at Miami International. If you fly internationally, CBP clears the leg at a designated port of entry. TSA rules apply at larger airports. We act as your agent under DOT Part 295; the FAA Part 135 operator flies the aircraft and holds operational control. Empty legs can cut cost when an operator repositions, but they are estimates and move fast.
Questions
What does charter jet aircraft Miami cost by class?
Hourly rates run $2,200 to $3,500 for a turboprop, $3,800 to $5,800 for a light jet, $5,200 to $7,800 for a midsize, $7,200 to $10,000 for a super-midsize, and $9,500 to $14,500 for a heavy. A Miami to New York light-jet leg is $10,000 to $15,000 and takes 2 hours 37 minutes. Treat every figure as an estimate.
Which Miami airports can a charter jet aircraft Miami use?
Four airports serve the metro: KOPF with an 8,002-foot runway and four FBOs, KTMB with 6,000 feet and two FBOs, KMIA with 13,016 feet and one FBO, and KFLL with 9,000 feet and three FBOs. KMIA suits long-haul heavy jets, while KOPF and KTMB keep ground time short for light and midsize aircraft.
How long is a private jet flight from Miami to New York?
A light jet flies the 949-nautical-mile route in 2 hours 37 minutes for $10,000 to $15,000. Eastbound legs often run faster on the jet stream and westbound slower. The figure assumes a light jet at cruise near 430 knots; a super-midsize saves time on the ground and in the air.
Can a light jet fly Miami to Los Angeles nonstop?
The route is 2,035 nautical miles, beyond the 1,400-nautical-mile typical light-jet range, so most light jets need a fuel stop. A light jet takes 6 hours 01 minutes and $23,000 to $35,000 with the stop. A super-midsize with 3,200 nautical miles or a heavy with 4,000 flies it nonstop.
Who operates the aircraft on a charter jet aircraft Miami trip?
An FAA Part 135 operator flies the aircraft and holds operational control, including crew and maintenance. We arrange the flight as your agent under DOT Part 295 and do not own aircraft. When you cross a border, CBP handles customs at a designated port of entry, and TSA screening applies at larger airports.
How does Miami heat affect charter jet takeoff performance?
Summer density altitude reaches about 1,900 feet in July and peaks near 2,500 feet at 115F, which lengthens takeoff rolls. At KTMB the 6,000-foot runway limits heavy jets on hot afternoons, so operators may shift to KMIA and its 13,016 feet. When the temperature climbs, plan the departure for early morning or expect an airport change.