Private jet cost
Los Angeles → Fort Lauderdale
A private flight from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale covers 2,033 nautical miles (3,765 km) and takes about 4h 55m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $41,941 – $61,399 one-way — about $12,918 per seat.
2,033 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 55m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.9h vs 8.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,708 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 377 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 | 1 fuel stop | 8h 19m | $32,780 – $48,696 | $51,262 – $68,284 | $57,062 – $80,884 | $10,185 | 1,193 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 18m | $34,178 – $48,643 | $53,967 – $68,956 | $60,167 – $82,356 | $10,353 | 1,396 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 53m | $38,630 – $55,989 | $60,816 – $79,088 | $68,316 – $96,088 | $11,827 | 2,114 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 55m | $41,941 – $61,399 | $65,448 – $85,930 | $74,448 – $107K | $12,918 | 2,708 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 43m | $50,467 – $73,836 | $78,796 – $103K | $89,296 – $128K | $15,538 | 3,162 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 38m | $63,097 – $97,963 | $98,688 – $137K | $111K – $169K | $20,133 | 3,873 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 27m | $77,027 – $119K | $121K – $167K | $136K – $206K | $24,516 | 5,109 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 43m | $124K – $223K | $195K – $313K | $216K – $378K | $43,391 | 10,163 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 Los Angeles–Fort Lauderdale non-stop
Los Angeles: where you’d land
- Van Nuys Airport KVNY
Business-aviation airport · 8,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Hollywood Burbank Airport KBUR
Airport with private terminal · 6,886 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Los Angeles International Airport KLAX
Major hub · 12,923 ft runway · 40 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 (midsize jet) | 5.9 h | 2,708 kg | $12,918 |
| Airline, economy | 8.2 h | 377 kg | Typically $452–$1,130 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.7 h | 1506 kg | Typically $1,883–$4,518 |
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.