Charter jet Miami to Nassau
A charter jet Miami to Nassau covers 161 nautical miles. Nonstop time runs 40 to 52 minutes depending on the aircraft class. That is often faster than the drive to Miami International alone.
- 161 nm185 statute miles
- 0h 52mturboprop block time
- $2,000–$3,500one-way rate
Miami to Nassau private jet prices by aircraft
A private jet from Miami to Nassau covers 161 nautical miles in 0h 52m on a turboprop, priced at $2,000–$3,500 one way.Five classes cover this hop, and every one of them flies it nonstop. The table below shows block time and estimated one-way price ranges per aircraft, not per seat. Quotes are estimates and firm up once an operator confirms aircraft, crew and date. Nothing here is a scheduled fare.
| Class | Flight time | One-way est. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | 0h 52m | $2,000–$3,500 | Best fit |
| Light jet | 0h 42m | $4,000–$6,000 | Nonstop |
| Midsize jet | 0h 41m | $5,000–$8,000 | Nonstop |
| Super-midsize jet | 0h 40m | $7,000–$10,000 | Nonstop |
| Heavy jet | 0h 40m | $9,500–$14,500 | Nonstop |
Each estimate is per aircraft, not per seat, and excludes federal excise tax and segment fees. Time covers taxi, climb and descent.
Why a turboprop suits this trip
A turboprop fits this route because the trip is only 161 nautical miles and the runway at Lynden Pindling is long enough that range is never the question. A light jet finishes the same leg about 10 minutes sooner, and a midsize or heavy adds cabin space rather than speed. On a hop this short, most of what you pay for is the aircraft, not the hours.
The turboprop band runs about $2,000 to $3,500, against $4,000 to $6,000 for a light jet. A Daher TBM 960 seats 6, and a Beechcraft King Air 350i seats 8 with more baggage room. Choose the faster jets when headcount or luggage pushes past what a turboprop carries well. Otherwise the slower aircraft lands barely later.
Daher TBM 960
- 6 seats
- 330 kt cruise
- 1,730 nm range
Cabin 4 ft tall, 13 ft 3 in long. Luggage 32 cu ft.
Beechcraft King Air 350i
- 8 seats
- 312 kt cruise
- 1,800 nm range
Cabin 4 ft 9 in tall, 16 ft 8 in long. Luggage 55 cu ft.
Leaving from the Miami side
Four South Florida airports serve this route, and Opa Locka handles most of the private traffic with an 8,002-foot runway. Miami Executive has 6,000 feet, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood 9,000 and Miami International 13,016. A broker matches you to whichever field the operator is based at, so the pickup point can shift a few miles with the date.
Most travelers leave from Opa Locka Executive because the private terminal sits apart from the airline concourses. If your party starts north of the city, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood can save drive time. If you are crossing the Atlantic afterward, the longer runway at Miami International matters more than the terminal.
Arriving in Nassau
Every leg lands at Lynden Pindling International, Nassau's only international airport, runway 11,353 feet. The field sits on New Providence Island, a short drive from downtown Nassau, Cable Beach and the Paradise Island bridges. The British Colonial and Baha Mar are both within a 20-minute ride of the ramp.
Because this is an international flight, you clear Bahamian customs and immigration on arrival. Operators file the manifest, and CBP handles the U.S. side when you return. Passports are needed both ways. Ask the operator who files the eAPIS manifest so nothing stalls at the FBO desk.
| Airport | Code | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| Lynden Pindling International Airport | MYNN / NAS | 11,353 ft |
| Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport | KOPF / OPF | 8,002 ft |
| Miami Executive Airport | KTMB / TMB | 6,000 ft |
| Miami International Airport | KMIA / MIA | 13,016 ft |
| Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | KFLL / FLL | 9,000 ft |
When prices peak on the Nassau route
Demand climbs around the winter holidays, spring break and Bahamian festival weekends, and rates follow. The same turboprop that quotes near $2,000 in a quiet September can sit at the top of its band in late December. If your dates are fixed around a holiday, book three to four weeks out and expect the light jet band to start near $4,000.
If you are flexible, then midweek departures and off-season weeks give you the widest aircraft choice. Same-day round trips work on this distance: 40 to 52 minutes each way leaves room for a full day in Nassau and a return after dark. Ask your broker whether one operator can hold both legs, because a single aircraft usually prices better.
Routes like Miami to Nassau
These 6 private jet routes run 505 to 1,884 nautical miles, with one-way turboprop rates from $4,500 to $27,000.
Questions on this route
How long is the flight on a charter jet Miami to Nassau?
Plan on 40 to 52 minutes nonstop. A turboprop takes about 52 minutes, a light jet about 42 and a midsize, super-midsize or heavy jet about 40 to 41. The distance is 161 nautical miles, so cruise time is short and most of the trip is climb and descent.
What does a private jet cost from Miami to Nassau?
Estimates run from $2,000 to $3,500 for a turboprop and $4,000 to $6,000 for a light jet. Midsize sits at $5,000 to $8,000, super-midsize at $7,000 to $10,000 and heavy at $9,500 to $14,500. These are one-way ranges and estimates, not firm quotes.
Which Miami airport do private flights to Nassau use?
Miami-Opa Locka Executive is the usual departure point for private aircraft, with an 8,002-foot runway. Miami Executive and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood also serve the route, and Miami International has the longest runway at 13,016 feet. The operator's base often decides which field you leave from.
Where do flights land in Nassau?
Lynden Pindling International is the arrival airport, with an 11,353-foot runway. It is the only international field handling this traffic on New Providence Island, and it sits close to downtown Nassau and the Paradise Island bridges. Ground transfer to either takes about 20 minutes.
Do I need a passport for this route?
Yes. This is an international leg, so you clear Bahamian customs and immigration on arrival and U.S. CBP on return. Carry a valid passport for every passenger. The operator files the outbound manifest, so send names and document details well before departure.
Can I fly Miami to Nassau and back the same day?
Yes, and it is common. Each leg is 40 to 52 minutes, so a morning departure and an evening return leave a full day in Nassau. Ask the broker to price both legs with one operator, since keeping the same aircraft usually beats booking two separate flights.