Private jet to Miami.
A private jet to Miami lands at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport or Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport. From New York, the 949-nautical-mile flight takes about 2h 45m on a light jet and is estimated at $9,600–$15,100 one way, or $2,400–$11,300 as an empty leg. The largest private jet markets with modelled routes into Miami are New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C..
| Arrival airports | Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF, 2,439 m runway); Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL, 2,743 m runway); Miami International Airport (MIA, 3,967 m runway) |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 3,967 m |
| Elevation | 8 ft at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport |
| Top origins | New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Dallas, Chicago |
| Empty legs into Miami today | 0 |
Where do private jets to Miami fly from?
The 15 origins below are the modelled routes into Miami, ordered by the size of the private jet market at the origin, starting with New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C..
| Origin | Distance | Block time | Aircraft | One-way charter (est.) | Empty leg (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York to Miami | 949 nm | 2h 45m | Light jet | $9,600–$15,100 | $2,400–$11,300 |
| Los Angeles to Miami | 2,029 nm | 5h 12m | Midsize jet | $26,000–$41,600 | $6,500–$31,200 |
| Washington, D.C. to Miami | 804 nm | 2h 22m | Light jet | $8,300–$13,000 | $2,100–$9,800 |
| Dallas to Miami | 965 nm | 2h 47m | Light jet | $9,800–$15,300 | $2,500–$11,500 |
| Chicago to Miami | 1,035 nm | 2h 58m | Light jet | $10,400–$16,400 | $2,600–$12,300 |
| Toronto to Miami | 1,075 nm | 3h 05m | Light jet | $10,800–$16,900 | $2,700–$12,700 |
| Boston to Miami | 1,093 nm | 3h 08m | Light jet | $10,900–$17,200 | $2,700–$12,900 |
| Montreal to Miami | 1,227 nm | 3h 29m | Light jet | $12,200–$19,100 | $3,100–$14,300 |
| Aspen to Miami | 1,562 nm | 4h 22m | Light jet | $15,300–$24,000 | $3,800–$18,000 |
| Las Vegas to Miami | 1,893 nm | 4h 52m | Midsize jet | $24,300–$38,900 | $6,100–$29,200 |
| San Francisco to Miami | 2,251 nm | 5h 44m | Midsize jet | $28,700–$45,900 | $7,200–$34,400 |
| London to Miami | 3,848 nm | 8h 37m | Heavy jet | $77,500–$129,200 | $19,400–$96,900 |
| Paris to Miami | 3,972 nm | 8h 53m | Heavy jet | $80,000–$133,300 | $20,000–$100,000 |
| Geneva to Miami | 4,160 nm | 9h 18m | Heavy jet | $83,600–$139,400 | $20,900–$104,600 |
| Zurich to Miami | 4,234 nm | 9h 27m | Heavy jet | $85,100–$141,800 | $21,300–$106,400 |
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
Which airport should I use for Miami?
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport is 17 km from the centre of Miami in a straight line, and 2 other airports can take private jets.
| Airport | Codes | Longest runway | Distance to centre | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport | KOPF / OPF | 2,439 m | 17 km | Business aviation terminal |
| Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | KFLL / FLL | 2,743 m | 33 km | Airport with GA terminal |
| Miami International Airport | KMIA / MIA | 3,967 m | 10 km | Airport with GA terminal |
Runway lengths and coordinates from OurAirports (OurAirports open data (public domain), 2026); straight-line distances to the city centre use Wikidata coordinates (Wikidata (CC0), 2026).
Runway length decides which aircraft can land: a 2,439 m runway at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport takes every category on this site.
When is the best time to find an empty leg to Miami?
Miami empty legs are a winter market: from November to April aircraft shuttle between South Florida and the north-east every day, and one-way returns to Teterboro are the most common leg.
Opa-locka Executive (KOPF) is the business aviation airport for Miami and Miami Beach, about 17 km from the centre; Fort Lauderdale (KFLL) and Miami International (KMIA) have general aviation terminals and take the largest aircraft.
New York, Boston, Washington and Chicago are the busiest corridors, with Aspen a winter add-on and the Caribbean a short hop. Christmas, New Year and Art Basel Miami Beach in early December are the peaks; Sunday and Monday mornings produce the most empty legs northbound.
Prices are quoted in US dollars. Midsize, super-midsize and heavy jets are all common because the winter traffic includes many larger aircraft relocating between the two markets.
Questions about flying to Miami
Which airport do private jets use for Miami?
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF / OPF) is the usual choice, with Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport as alternatives. Straight-line distance to the centre is 17 km.
How much is a private jet to Miami?
From New York, $9,600–$15,100 one way on a light jet as a model estimate; an empty leg on the same route is estimated at $2,400–$11,300. The operator confirms the actual price.
How far in advance are empty legs available?
Most appear between a few days and about two weeks before departure, because they depend on other bookings being confirmed. Some are published 24–48 hours ahead.
What documents do I need?
A passport for international flights and government photo ID for domestic flights. Visa rules are the same as for airline travel.
Sources
- OurAirports open data (public domain), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). Airport codes, coordinates, elevation and runway lengths.
- Wikidata (CC0), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). City-centre coordinates used for airport-to-city distances.
- Paramount Business Jets, "Private Jet Rental | Jet Cost & Hourly Rates (2026)", 2026-08 (accessed 2026-09-20)
- Amalfi Jets, "Private Jet Cost Per Hour 2026: Rates by Jet Type", 2026-06-15 (accessed 2026-09-20)
- Jetvice, "Private Jet Charter Hourly Rates 2026", 2026-09-01 (accessed 2026-09-20)
- European Central Bank euro foreign exchange reference rates (via frankfurter.dev), 2026-09-18 (accessed 2026-09-20). Rates used for USD, EUR and GBP conversions.
Last reviewed 20 September 2026 by Empty Leg Exclusive Editorial Team.
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