Private jet cost
Seattle → Fort Lauderdale
A private flight from Seattle to Fort Lauderdale covers 2,353 nautical miles (4,359 km) and takes about 5h 25m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $57,258 – $83,935 one-way — about $17,649 per seat.
2,353 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 25m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
6.4h vs 8.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,628 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 436 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 | 2 fuel stops | 10h 12m | $40,575 – $60,033 | $63,669 – $84,479 | $69,469 – $97,079 | $12,576 | 1,465 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 8h 10m | $37,780 – $53,917 | $59,508 – $76,230 | $65,708 – $89,630 | $11,462 | 1,562 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 39m | $43,093 – $62,625 | $67,681 – $88,242 | $75,181 – $105K | $13,215 | 2,388 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 24m | $55,470 – $80,546 | $87,185 – $114K | $96,185 – $135K | $17,002 | 3,521 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 5h 25m | $57,258 – $83,935 | $89,243 – $117K | $99,743 – $142K | $17,649 | 3,628 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 5h 18m | $71,516 – $111K | $112K – $156K | $124K – $188K | $22,853 | 4,444 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 5h 06m | $87,226 – $135K | $136K – $189K | $151K – $228K | $27,806 | 5,860 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 5h 25m | $140K – $253K | $220K – $355K | $241K – $420K | $49,216 | 11,662 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 Seattle–Fort Lauderdale non-stop
Seattle: where you’d land
- Boeing Field / King County International Airport KBFI
Business-aviation airport · 10,000 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h - Paine Field (Snohomish County Airport) KPAE
Airport with private terminal · 9,010 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport KSEA
Major hub · 11,901 ft runway · 30 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 (super-midsize jet) | 6.4 h | 3,628 kg | $17,649 |
| Airline, economy | 8.9 h | 436 kg | Typically $523–$1,308 |
| Airline, first / business | 8.4 h | 1743 kg | Typically $2,179–$5,230 |
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.