Private jet cost
Austin → Fort Lauderdale
A private flight from Austin to Fort Lauderdale covers 955 nautical miles (1,769 km) and takes about 2h 34m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $17,732 – $25,640 one-way — about $5,422 per seat.
955 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 34m
Flight time (light jet)
3.6h vs 5.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
924 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 177 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 43m | $15,140 – $22,456 | $23,708 – $31,532 | $29,508 – $44,132 | $4,700 | 533 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 38m | $17,942 – $25,338 | $28,526 – $36,190 | $34,726 – $49,590 | $5,410 | 695 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 34m | $17,732 – $25,640 | $27,973 – $36,297 | $35,473 – $53,297 | $5,422 | 924 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 28m | $22,837 – $32,988 | $36,056 – $46,742 | $45,056 – $67,742 | $6,978 | 1,360 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 23m | $27,625 – $39,866 | $43,654 – $56,539 | $54,154 – $81,539 | $8,436 | 1,592 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 20m | $34,780 – $53,079 | $55,123 – $75,385 | $67,623 – $107K | $10,982 | 1,953 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 15m | $42,717 – $64,887 | $67,795 – $92,293 | $82,795 – $131K | $13,451 | 2,584 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 23m | $69,301 – $121K | $111K – $173K | $132K – $238K | $23,800 | 5,118 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly Austin–Fort Lauderdale non-stop
Austin: where you’d land
- Austin Executive Airport KEDC
Business-aviation airport · 6,025 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport KAUS
Major hub · 12,250 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h
Fort Lauderdale: where you’d land
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport KFXE
Business-aviation airport · 6,002 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport KFLL
Major hub · 9,000 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 3.6 h | 924 kg | $5,422 |
| Airline, economy | 5.9 h | 177 kg | Typically $212–$531 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.4 h | 708 kg | Typically $885–$2,123 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.