Private Jet Charters to Miami: May 2025 Prices

The city of Miami, often called The Gateway to the Americas, is a metropolis on the coast in the south of Florida.

Miami has the largest concentration of international banks in the US in its downtown and hosts multiple national and international companies. It’s also the world’s third wealthiest city when it comes to purchasing power.

This popular tourist destination has the largest cruise ship port in the whole world, and many people call it “The Cruise Capital”, serving more than 5 million cruise passengers each year.

Besides being an industrial and economic giant, Miami is also a centre of youth and vibrant culture, thanks to its wide selection of museums and visual art galleries, the party life, and neon art deco aesthetics. If you’re a video game freak, you probably know all about Miami from cruising its streets in Grant Theft Auto: Vice City.

Whether for business or leisure, the best way to travel is by private jet, especially if you want to save time and enjoy the utmost comfort and luxury.

The city of Miami has two major airports you can land at: Miami International Airport, located close to downtown Miami, and Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport, located 30 miles to the north. There is also the Opa-Locka Executive Airport, which is only 10 minutes away from the city centre.

Let’s take a look at some of the most popular private jet charters to Miami:

In this article, we’ll provide you with all the information you need to make the right booking decision and enjoy a smooth ride.

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1. Private Charter: Washington to Miami

The U.S. capital, Washington DC is approximately 920 miles away from the city of Miami, and it would take around 15 hours to complete this route by car. However, it will take only 2,5 hours by private jet with no fuel stops needed! Only if you decide to fly with a turboprop, the flight will take solid 4 hours, however, for this particular route, turboprops are not the most economical solution.

You can pick from a wide selection of aircraft, from turboprops to heavy jets. The prices start at $16,502 and go up to $48,000.

Washington to Miami: Pricing Options

The prices for all the routes are based on the rates calculated by Magellan Jets. Keep in mind that other private charter companies might have different prices.

Aircraft Type	Max no of passengers	Price to Miami	Estimated flight time
Turboprop	9	From $34100	4 h 6 min
Light Jet	9	From $16,502	2 h 24 min
Midsize Jet	10	From $22,001	2 h 18 min
Heavy Jet	16	From $37,500	2 h 12 min

Washington to Miami: Airport Options

The city of Washington hosts three big airports in its vicinity, Washington Dulles, Ronald Raegan, and Thurgood Marshall. You can choose the airport based on your FBO preference, vicinity to your accommodation, and availability on your desired travelling date.

Washington Dulles

Located 28 miles from downtown Washington, Washington Dulles airport is a busy international airport with more than 60,000 people passing through it each day.

If you book the Washington Flyer taxi, you can reach this airport in less than 40 minutes from the city. Taxi fare is $60 – $80.

There are two FBOs handlers at this airport:

Ronald Raegan National Airport

For approximately $17, you can reach the Ronald Raegan National Airport in only 15 minutes from the city. This operator is home to only one FBO, which is the well-known Signature Flight Support.

Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Approximately 30 miles from downtown Washington lies the BWI airport. A taxi ride from the White House to the airport costs approximately $76. This is one of the busiest airports in the region with more than 51,690 passengers passing through it each day. Despite its size, it has only one FBO handler, which is Signature Flight Support.

2. Private Charter: New York to Miami

If you find yourself in The Big Apple and feel like exchanging the urban jungle for the coastal vibe of Miami, just hop on your private jet charter and you’ll be there in less than 3 hours.

New York is approximately 1100 miles away from Miami, and a car ride would be nothing but exhausting. For $19,252 or more, you can ensure a comfortable and fast private flight to your desired destination.

New York to Miami: Pricing Options

Let’s crunch some numbers on how much it can possibly cost you to fly between America’s two hottest destinations. Keep in mind that you can fly this route with all plane types, but contrary to usual pricing, turboprops are not the most affordable option. If you want to fly on a budget, it might be better to pick the light jet.

Aircraft Type	Max no of passengers	Price to Miami	Estimated flight time
Turboprop	9	From $39,000	2 h 42 min
Light Jet	9	From $19,252	2 h 48 min
Midsize Jet	10	From $25,827	2 h 42 min
Heavy Jet	16	From $37,500	2 h 30 min

New York to Miami: Airport Options

New York is by far the most popular destination in the entire U.S. To welcome such a big influx of visitors, which is more than 60 million each year, New York has four very busy airports. Teterboro is the one that has the widest selection of FBOs convenient for private flights, however, your choice will depend on the availability of flights and services at your desired time.

John F. Kennedy

Although the busiest airport in New York, John F. Kennedy hosts only one FBO – Modern Aviation. If you decide to take off to Miami from this airport, keep in mind that it takes around 40 minutes to reach it from the city by car and the taxi fare is approximately $55 (the price may vary during peak hours, weekends, and holidays).

Teterboro

From Times Square to Teterboro airport takes approximately 40 minutes by taxi. The fare is approximately $40. You will find four FBOs operating at New York airport:

La Guardia

Located one hour from the central point of New York, La Guardia is home to one FBO – Modern Aviation. The taxi fare to this airport from Times Square is $32.

Newark

For $46 in only 30 minutes you can find yourself at Newark airport if you leave from the centre of The Big Apple. Newark airport hosts two major FBOs:

3. Private Charter: Chicago to Miami

You can get from Chicago to the city of Miami in as little as 2,5 hours. The distance between the two cities is 1190 miles. You can choose among all types of planes, from turboprops to heavy jets, but if you choose to fly with Magellan Jets, you will get the best deal for a light jet. Light jet prices start from $18,565.

Chicago to Miami: Pricing Options

Here are some preliminary prices for the private charter from Chicago to Miami. Keep in mind that the prices tend to vary not only between different service providers but also between different dates. To get the most precise information about the prices, contact your jet charter service provider.

Aircraft Type	Max no of passengers	Price to Miami	Estimated flight time
Turboprop	9	From $40,900	4 h 30 min
Light Jet	9	From $18,565	2 h 42 min
Midsize Jet	10	From $24,977	2 h 48 min
Heavy Jet	16	From $37,500	2 h 30 min

Chicago to Miami: Airport Options

Chicago is one of the biggest cities in the U.S. Besides its large number of citizens, it also has a huge influx of visitors – approximately 30 million per year, which is why it has as many as six airports, each operating a number of FBOs waiting to handle your private jet charter.

Chicago Executive

Chicago Executive airport is located approximately 20 miles from downtown Chicago. This airport hosts three large-scale FBOs well-known in the industry of handling private jet charters:

Taxi fare from the city centre to this airport is approximately $64.

Chicago O’Hare

Although it’s the city’s busiest airport, Chicago O’Hare hosts only one FBO, Signature Flight Support. The taxi fare from downtown Chicago to this airport is $50.

Chicago Rockford

Located a bit further from the centre of Chicago, precisely 91 miles, Rockford airport has to offer one FBO – Emery Air Inc. Taxi fares can amount up to $190.

Chicago DuPage

DuPage airport is located some 30 miles from downtown Chicago, and taxi fare is $30 – $50. This airport has only one FBO – DuPage Flight Centre.

Chicago Midway

At the Chicago Midway airport, there are two operating FBOs:

You can reach this airport in approximately 50 minutes if you leave from the city centre and the taxi fare is usually around $44.

Gary Chicago

Around 25 miles from downtown Chicago you will find Gary Chicago airport with its two FBOs:

Taxi from the city centre costs around $90.

4. Private Charter: Ottawa to Miami

The capital city of Canada is located some 1370 miles from Miami, which is approximately 3 hours of flight. Private jet charters start at $31,453. Available jets are midsize or bigger.

Ottawa to Miami: Pricing Options

Here are the prices for two main categories of aeroplanes at your disposal if you decide to book your private charter via Magellan Jets.

Aircraft Type	Max no of passengers	Price to Miami	Estimated flight time
Midsize Jet	10	From CAD43,173/$31,453	3 h 24 min
Heavy Jet	16	From CAD53,192$38,752	3 h 6 min

Ottawa to Miami: Airport Options

The capital city of Canada is home to more than 10 airports located in its area. Two main ones are Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport

Around 15 miles from downtown Ottawa is the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport. At this airport, you will find two FBOs:

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Each of these offers car rental services and professional rides from downtown to the airport. Taxi fares can cost around CAD205/$150.

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

The international airport of the city of Ottawa is located only 8 miles from the city’s downtown. A taxi ride from the centre to this airport is around CAD123/$90.

There are three FBOs handling private jet charters at this airport:

Arnprior Airport

Located 42 miles from downtown Ottawa, Arnprior airport is easily accessible by taxi in approximately 45 minutes. The fare is around CAD137/$100.

This airport has one active FBO:

So Renfew Municipal Airport.

Carp Airport

Carp airport is a host to only one FBO handler, West Capital Developments. The airport is located around 25 miles from downtown Ottawa, which is approximately half an hour’s ride. Taxi fare is CAD76/$56.

5. Private Charter: San Francisco to Miami

Approximately 2585 miles from Miami lies the second most densely populated city in the United States – San Francisco. Getting from this global capital of economy, science, and art to the vibrant beaches of Miami usually takes a bit more than five hours.

San Francisco to Miami: Pricing Options

For private flights from San Francisco to Miami, you can choose between midsize and heavy jets. The prices start at $48,106.

Aircraft Type	Max no of passengers	Price to Miami	Estimated flight time
Midsize Jet	10	From $48,106	5 h 12 min
Heavy Jet	16	From $60,005	4 h 48 min

San Francisco to Miami: Airport Options

San Francisco has three big international airports. San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport are located on opposite sides of the bay, while the Norman Y. Mineta is closer to the urbanized city area and further from the coast.

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport is located around 14 miles away from downtown San Francisco or approximately 43 minutes by car. The estimated taxi fare is $46 if you’re coming from the city. Only Signature Flight Support handles private jet charters at this airport.

Oakland International Airport

On the other side of the bay lies the Oakland International Airport with two FBO handlers: Signature Flight Support and Kaiser Air. The estimated taxi fare is around $58 and it takes 50 minutes to reach it from the city.

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

The taxi ride from downtown San Francisco to the Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport lasts approximately one hour and costs some $110. The airport hosts two big fishes in the world of FBOs handlers:

6. Private Charter: Lisbon to Miami

The capital of Portugal, spread across the hills surrounding the beautiful Portuguese coast, is some 4100 miles away from the other coastal jewel, the city of Miami. The estimated flying time is somewhat above 8 hours. You can pick between midsize and heavy aircraft.

Lisbon to Miami: Pricing Options

Private jet charters from Lisbon to Miami cost $92,508 and up. The prices vary depending on the aeroplane type, service provider, and exact flying time and date, however, these are some approximate numbers you can expect if you choose to fly this route.

Aircraft Type	Max no of passengers	Price to Miami	Estimated flight time
Midsize Jet	10	From €87,706/$92,508	10 h
Heavy Jet	16	From €107,853/$113,757	9 h 24 min

Lisbon to Miami: Airport Options

Humberto Delgado International Airport

Navigating airports from Lisabon is easy – there’s only one option. Humberto Delgado International Airport hosts four top-tier FBO handlers:

The airport is located only 3 miles from the urban centre of the Portuguese capital. Taxi fares are fairly low and usually cost less than €19/$20.

7. Private Charter: Paris to Miami

The European capital of love, style, glamour, and culture is more than 4500 miles away from the neon-lit Miami. The estimated flying time between the two cities is more than 9 hours, so choose your aircraft wisely. Comfort during such a long flight is very important, so consider the services and amenities on the jet offered by the charter company.

Paris to Miami: Pricing Options

Just like with the previous long-distance flights, the available types of aircraft are midsize and heavy jets.

The cheapest option is a midsize jet with a starting price of $104,534.

Aircraft Type	Max no of passengers	Price to Miami	Estimated flight time
Midsize Jet	10	From €99,108/$104,534	11 h 18 min
Heavy Jet	16	From €120,890/$127,508	10 h 12 min

Paris to Miami: Airport Options

The European capital of cheese, vine, and baguette is also home to four important airports, each of them hosting a number of FBOs waiting to handle your private charter with style and ease.

Charles de Gaulle

Charles de Gaulle, famous for being the largest airport in Europe, lies around 14 miles from downtown Paris.

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Taxis from downtown Paris to this airport charge a flat rate of €55/$57 if you’re going from the right river bank or €60/$63 if you’re going from the left bank.

Orly

Orly is a somewhat smaller airport hosting only one FBO handler for private jet charters – BP Paris Orly. The airport is located around 10 miles from Champs-Elysees and you can reach it in approximately 20 minutes for a price of €42/$45 on average.

Le Bourget

Le Bourget is the airport with the largest offer of FBO handlers you’ll find in Europe. Currently, there are as many as 9 handlers operating at this airport:

The airport is approximately 40 minutes by car away from the centre of Paris and the taxi fare is around €43/$46.

Villaroche

Last but not least, Paris Villaroche airport is located 20 miles southwest of the city centre. This airport hosts one FBO, the Mellon Vilaroche Airport.

What Jets Can You Fly to Miami?

Depending on the origin city, the selection of aircraft you can fly to Miami may encompass all types of jets – turboprops, light jets, midsize jets, heavy jets, and all the sub-variations within each category, but you might also be facing a rather narrow selection, as smaller jets are simply not suitable for long-distance flights.

The choice of the jet will also depend on the number of passengers you want to take with you, but also your budget and aircraft availability.

Turboprops

Turboprops are the smallest and slowest jets. They are propeller-based and best suitable for shorter distances. Their biggest strength is their small size, which is suitable for smaller airports with shorter runways.

However, these jets can’t fly more than 1500 miles (or less) in continuity. Landings, refuelling, and continuation are quite pricey, which is why it will cost you less overall to take a bigger jet with a higher range.

One of the popular turboprops offered by Magellan Jets for this route is the Beechcraft King Air 350.

Light Jets

Not much bigger than turboprops, light jets have the ability to go somewhat further and faster. They can cross 1700 miles (or less) in one take, and if you’re rushing to reach your destination, the light jet is the perfect option, since the difference in price with the turboprop is minimal.

Magellan Jets offers a wide selection of light jets, but we’d say that the Beechcraft Hawker 400XP is the leader when it comes to style and quality.

Midsize – Super-Midsize Jets

When you want to fly distances longer than 2000 miles, midsize jets are the right option, although you should expect a significant elevation in the price. Some of the popular jets in this category are the Bombardier Learjet 60 and Beechcraft Hawker 800XP.

Magellan Jets also offer a number of super-midsize jets, such as the Cessna Citation X and Gulfstream G200.

Heavy Jets

Finally, heavy jets are the perfect option for long-distance flights and large parties. A heavy jet can cross more than 6000 miles without a single pit stop!

A classic example of a heavy jet is the Bombardier Challenger 604, but also the Gulfstream models G IV and G500.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a spot in the world to mix up business and pleasure, beach and culture, then Miami is your spot. Being one of the most popular tourist destinations in the U.S., it’s highly accessible by private jets.

Regardless of whether you are leaving from the U.S., Canada, or Europe, private jet charters have you covered. Once you step foot on your plane, you will be in Miami in 2 to 10 hours.