Private jet cost
Fort Lauderdale → Washington, D.C.
A private flight from Fort Lauderdale to Washington, D.C. covers 778 nautical miles (1,440 km) and takes about 2h 24m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $11,823 – $16,844 one-way — about $3,583 per seat.
778 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 24m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.4h vs 5.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
460 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 144 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 05m | $12,829 – $18,957 | $20,152 – $26,706 | $25,952 – $39,306 | $3,973 | 442 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 24m | $11,823 – $16,844 | $18,650 – $23,853 | $24,850 – $37,253 | $3,583 | 460 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 09m | $15,256 – $21,957 | $24,163 – $31,217 | $31,663 – $48,217 | $4,652 | 772 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 04m | $19,684 – $28,300 | $31,207 – $40,276 | $40,207 – $61,276 | $5,998 | 1,138 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 1h 59m | $23,856 – $34,261 | $37,856 – $48,808 | $48,356 – $73,808 | $7,265 | 1,333 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 1h 57m | $30,107 – $45,673 | $47,934 – $65,170 | $60,434 – $97,170 | $9,473 | 1,637 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 53m | $37,056 – $55,942 | $59,086 – $79,955 | $74,086 – $119K | $11,625 | 2,167 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 1h 59m | $60,255 – $104K | $96,855 – $149K | $118K – $214K | $20,567 | 4,286 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 Fort Lauderdale–Washington, D.C. non-stop
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
Washington, D.C.: where you’d land
- Manassas Regional Airport KHEF
Business-aviation airport · 6,200 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h - Washington Dulles International Airport KIAD
Major hub · 11,501 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport KDCA
Major hub · 7,169 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (very light jet) | 3.4 h | 460 kg | $3,583 |
| Airline, economy | 5.6 h | 144 kg | Typically $173–$432 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.1 h | 576 kg | Typically $720–$1,728 |
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.
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