Private jet cost
New York → Fort Lauderdale
A private flight from New York to Fort Lauderdale covers 931 nautical miles (1,723 km) and takes about 2h 49m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $13,543 – $19,362 one-way — about $4,113 per seat.
931 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 49m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.8h vs 5.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
539 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 172 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 37m | $14,818 – $21,968 | $23,212 – $30,859 | $29,012 – $43,459 | $4,598 | 520 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 49m | $13,543 – $19,362 | $21,297 – $27,327 | $27,497 – $40,727 | $4,113 | 539 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 31m | $17,387 – $25,127 | $27,441 – $35,588 | $34,941 – $52,588 | $5,314 | 903 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 25m | $22,397 – $32,334 | $35,380 – $45,840 | $44,380 – $66,840 | $6,841 | 1,329 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 19m | $27,099 – $39,084 | $42,845 – $55,460 | $53,345 – $80,460 | $8,273 | 1,556 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 17m | $34,128 – $52,046 | $54,120 – $73,959 | $66,620 – $106K | $10,772 | 1,909 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 12m | $41,927 – $63,639 | $66,580 – $90,572 | $81,580 – $130K | $13,196 | 2,526 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 19m | $68,039 – $119K | $109K – $169K | $130K – $234K | $23,349 | 5,002 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 New York–Fort Lauderdale non-stop
New York: where you’d land
- Teterboro Airport KTEB
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Morristown Municipal Airport KMMU
Business-aviation airport · 5,999 ft runway · 55 min to centre · customs · 24h - Newark Liberty International Airport KEWR
Major hub · 11,000 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 (very light jet) | 3.8 h | 539 kg | $4,113 |
| Airline, economy | 5.9 h | 172 kg | Typically $207–$517 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.4 h | 689 kg | Typically $862–$2,068 |
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.