Turboprop charter cost Miami
Turboprop charter cost Miami runs $2,200 to $3,500 per hour. A Washington to Miami leg prices at $7,000 to $11,000. Rates are estimates for budgeting, not quotes.
- $2,200–$3,500per flight hour
- 6-8seats
- 1,500 nmnormal range
Turboprop charter cost Miami sits between light jets and heavy iron because the airframes are cheaper to run and burn less fuel at lower altitudes. Our class band is $2,200 to $3,500 per flight hour, and operators price a trip on block time plus positioning, landing and overnight fees. Expect a twin engine turboprop charter from Miami to price near $2,200 to $3,500 per hour in 2026. Two turboprops we arrange from Miami airports carry 6 to 8 passengers nonstop up to 1,500 nm.
These aircraft cruise near 300 knots, so a Florida to Northeast run takes longer than a jet would but the invoice is smaller. A King Air 350i charter from Miami seats 8 people at 312 knots with 55 cu ft of baggage. The TBM 960 cruises at 330 knots and covers 1,730 nm from Opa-locka or Miami Executive. Flight time is what you buy, so the number you pay tracks the number of hours on the Hobbs meter, not the seat count.
One thing to settle before comparing numbers: our role. We are a charter broker, and flights are flown by independent operators holding FAA Part 135 authority and operational control. We arrange, vet and book; the operator flies and answers for the flight. Under DOT Part 295 rules, a broker acts as your agent in that transaction, which is why the quote you get from us names the operator and the tail.
What drives the final figure is mostly hours and positioning, not the cabin. A turboprop returning empty from Miami to pick you up costs the same as the leg you fly, so one-way pricing can look steep against a round trip. Round trips out of Miami on a turboprop usually beat one-way pricing once positioning is counted. Ask for both structures on the same route and compare the total, not the per-hour figure alone.
Daher TBM 960
- 6 seats
- 330 kt cruise
- 1,730 nm range
- 32 cu ft luggage
The Daher TBM 960 is the fast single-engine option in this class, carrying 6 passengers at 330 knots with a 1,730 nm range. The cabin is 4 ft tall and 13 ft 3 in long, with 32 cu ft of baggage, so it suits four to five adults with luggage rather than a full load. It is a good fit for Miami to the Northeast when you want turboprop economics with near-jet speed.
Beechcraft King Air 350i
- 8 seats
- 312 kt cruise
- 1,800 nm range
- 55 cu ft luggage
The Beechcraft King Air 350i is the workhorse twin here, seating 8 at 312 knots with an 1,800 nm range. The cabin stands 4 ft 9 in tall and runs 16 ft 8 in long, and there is 55 cu ft of baggage space, which matters on longer trips with golf bags or dive gear. It handles most Miami routes nonstop and is the usual pick for groups of six or more.
When a turboprop beats a jet from Miami
- Short Southeast legs under about 1,000 nm, where turboprop block time is close to jet time and the hourly rate is lower.
- Trips needing 6 to 8 seats on a modest budget, such as family travel or a small sales team moving between Florida cities.
- Airports with shorter runways or limited ramp space, where a King Air or TBM can use fields a larger jet cannot.
- Routes where you value lower fuel burn and quieter neighbors over raw speed, including island legs into the Bahamas and Caribbean.
What the turboprop numbers leave out
Published hourly bands do not include landing fees, hangar, crew overnight, de-icing or international fees, and a Miami to Nassau or Caribbean leg adds customs clearance through CBP at the arriving airport. Ask for an all-in estimate on your specific dates rather than dividing a band by hours.
West Coast runs exceed turboprop range on a single hop. Los Angeles to Miami is 2,035 nm, beyond the 1,800 nm of a King Air 350i, so the trip needs a fuel stop and prices at $18,000 to $28,500. Las Vegas and Phoenix work the same way. If a nonstop matters more than cost, a jet is the honest answer.
Turboprop pricing on popular routes
Routes below show the turboprop band we actually arrange from Miami. Times are block hours and prices are estimates per leg, before taxes and fees.
Turboprop charter times and prices by route
A turboprop flies these 24 routes in 0h 52m to 9h 19m, with one-way rates from $2,000 to $32,500.
| Route | Time | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|
| New York → Miami | 3h 37m | $8,000–$12,500 |
| Los Angeles → Miami | 8h 10m+ leg | $18,000–$28,500 |
| Washington, DC → Miami | 3h 05m | $7,000–$11,000 |
| Philadelphia → Miami | 3h 25m | $7,500–$12,000 |
| Boston → Miami | 4h 06m | $9,000–$14,500 |
| Las Vegas → Miami | 7h 39m+ leg | $17,000–$27,000 |
| Phoenix → Miami | 7h 03m+ leg | $15,500–$24,500 |
| Austin → Miami | 3h 39m | $8,000–$12,500 |
| San Diego → Miami | 7h 57m+ leg | $17,500–$28,000 |
| Chicago → Miami | 3h 53m | $8,500–$13,500 |
| Dallas → Miami | 3h 40m | $8,000–$13,000 |
| Houston → Miami | 3h 12m | $7,000–$11,000 |
| Atlanta → Miami | 2h 08m | $4,500–$7,500 |
| Denver → Miami | 6h 14m+ leg | $13,500–$22,000 |
| San Francisco → Miami | 8h 53m+ leg | $19,500–$31,000 |
| Seattle → Miami | 9h 19m+ leg | $20,500–$32,500 |
| Miami → Nassau | 0h 52m | $2,000–$3,500 |
| Miami → New York | 3h 37m | $8,000–$12,500 |
| Miami → Los Angeles | 8h 10m+ leg | $18,000–$28,500 |
| Miami → Las Vegas | 7h 39m+ leg | $17,000–$27,000 |
| Miami → San Juan | 3h 29m | $7,500–$12,000 |
| Miami → Aspen | 6h 30m+ leg | $14,500–$22,500 |
| Miami → Cabo San Lucas | 6h 42m+ leg | $14,500–$23,500 |
| Miami → Turks and Caicos | 2h 04m | $4,500–$7,000 |
Questions
What is the turboprop charter cost Miami to Washington DC?
A turboprop leg from Miami to Washington DC prices at $7,000 to $11,000, per our sample route data, with a block time of 3h 05m over 796 nm. That is the estimate before taxes, landing fees and crew overnight. Ask for a firm quote on your dates because positioning and season move the number.
How much does a turboprop charter cost per hour in Miami?
The class band is $2,200 to $3,500 per flight hour for a turboprop out of Miami, which covers airframes like the King Air 350i and TBM 960. Hourly pricing usually includes crew and fuel but not landing fees, hangar or overnight costs. A two-hour leg lands inside that band, so budget near the middle for planning.
Is a turboprop cheaper than a jet from Miami?
Yes on most short routes. At $2,200 to $3,500 per hour, a turboprop undercuts jet hourly rates, and on legs under about 1,000 nm the time penalty is small. Past that, the 300-knot cruise adds hours and the savings narrow. Compare total trip cost, not hourly rate, on anything longer than 1,000 nm.
Can a turboprop fly nonstop from Miami to Los Angeles?
No. Los Angeles to Miami is 2,035 nm, beyond the 1,800 nm range of a King Air 350i, so the trip needs a fuel stop and takes about 8h 10m at a price of $18,000 to $28,500. Las Vegas at 1,884 nm and Phoenix at 1,714 nm work the same way. Nonstop on those routes means a jet.
How many passengers fit on a turboprop from Miami?
Six to eight passengers, depending on the airframe. The TBM 960 seats 6 with 32 cu ft of baggage, and the King Air 350i seats 8 with 55 cu ft. Baggage volume, not seat count, is the usual constraint on a full cabin, so tell us the load when you request a quote.
Do I clear customs if my turboprop leaves Miami for the Bahamas?
Yes. International legs require CBP clearance on arrival and often on return to the US, and the operator files the manifest. Budget extra time at the FBO for processing and confirm passport details for every passenger at booking. Domestic legs need no customs stop, though TSA rules still apply to operator screening procedures.