Private jet cost
Minneapolis → Fort Lauderdale
A private flight from Minneapolis to Fort Lauderdale covers 1,286 nautical miles (2,382 km) and takes about 3h 22m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $22,342 – $32,495 one-way — about $6,855 per seat.
1,286 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 22m
Flight time (light jet)
4.4h vs 6.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,207 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 238 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 | 5h 39m | $23,072 – $34,000 | $36,326 – $48,014 | $42,126 – $60,614 | $7,134 | 810 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 32m | $21,662 – $30,785 | $34,250 – $43,703 | $40,450 – $57,103 | $6,556 | 866 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 22m | $22,342 – $32,495 | $35,064 – $45,752 | $42,564 – $62,752 | $6,855 | 1,207 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 13m | $28,703 – $41,712 | $45,081 – $58,775 | $54,081 – $79,775 | $8,802 | 1,774 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 06m | $34,639 – $50,297 | $54,445 – $70,927 | $64,945 – $95,927 | $10,617 | 2,074 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 02m | $43,475 – $66,861 | $68,500 – $94,395 | $81,000 – $126K | $13,792 | 2,543 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 56m | $53,252 – $81,535 | $84,003 – $115K | $99,003 – $154K | $16,848 | 3,359 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 06m | $86,134 – $152K | $137K – $216K | $158K – $281K | $29,816 | 6,667 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 Minneapolis–Fort Lauderdale non-stop
Minneapolis: where you’d land
- St. Paul Downtown Airport (Holman Field) KSTP
Business-aviation airport · 6,491 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport KMSP
Major hub · 11,006 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) | 4.4 h | 1,207 kg | $6,855 |
| Airline, economy | 6.6 h | 238 kg | Typically $286–$715 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.1 h | 953 kg | Typically $1,191–$2,859 |
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.