Private jet from New York to Miami.
A private jet from New York to Miami covers 949 nautical miles (1,092 miles) in about 2h 45m on a light jet. A one-way charter is estimated at $9,600–$15,100; an empty leg on the same route typically costs $2,400–$11,300. Flights usually depart from Teterboro Airport or Westchester County Airport and arrive at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport or Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
| Distance | 949 nm · 1,092 mi · 1,757 km (great-circle) |
|---|---|
| Typical block time | 2h 45m on a light jet |
| Non-stop categories | Turboprop, Very light jet, Light jet, Midsize jet, Super-midsize jet, Heavy jet, Ultra-long-range jet |
| One-way charter estimate | $9,600–$15,100 (light jet) |
| Empty leg estimate | $2,400–$11,300 |
| Time zone change | None |
| Departure airports | Teterboro Airport, Westchester County Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| Arrival airports | Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Miami International Airport |
Teterboro to South Florida is the busiest private jet corridor in the United States. The sheer volume of traffic between November and April means empty legs appear every day of the week, in every cabin size.
How much does a private jet from New York to Miami cost?
A one-way charter from New York to Miami is estimated at $9,600–$15,100 on a light jet, and an empty leg at $2,400–$11,300.
What you pay is set by the category of aircraft and the 2h 45m of block time it needs, and it is the same whether one passenger or a full cabin travels. Each row in the table multiplies this route’s block time by a published hourly-rate band, then applies the 25–75% empty leg discount range (Business Travel Executive, 2023). Figures are in US dollars converted at the European Central Bank reference rate (ECB, 2026).
| Aircraft category | Block time | Non-stop | One-way charter (est.) | Empty leg (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | 3h 54m | Yes | $7,800–$12,100 | $2,000–$9,100 |
| Very light jet | 3h 07m | Yes | $8,400–$10,900 | $2,100–$8,200 |
| Light jet | 2h 45m | Yes | $9,600–$15,100 | $2,400–$11,300 |
| Midsize jet | 2h 34m | Yes | $12,800–$20,500 | $3,200–$15,400 |
| Super-midsize jet | 2h 24m | Yes | $18,000–$26,500 | $4,500–$19,900 |
| Heavy jet | 2h 19m | Yes | $20,800–$34,700 | $5,200–$26,000 |
| Ultra-long-range jet | 2h 14m | Yes | $31,200–$49,000 | $7,800–$36,800 |
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
How long is the flight from New York to Miami?
The flight takes about 2h 45m on a light jet, and 2h 14m on an ultra-long-range jet.
The estimate divides the 949 nautical mile great-circle distance by each category’s typical block speed and adds a fifteen-minute taxi allowance; on the day, wind, the airway routing and air traffic control typically move the figure by ten to twenty minutes either way. New York and Miami share a time zone. Every category flies this route non-stop.
Which airports do private jets use between New York and Miami?
Most flights depart from Teterboro Airport and arrive at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport; 4 other airports serve the two cities.
New York
| Airport | Codes | Longest runway | Distance to centre | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teterboro Airport | KTEB / TEB | 2,133 m | 16 km | Business aviation terminal |
| Westchester County Airport | KHPN / HPN | 1,996 m | 47 km | Business aviation terminal |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | KJFK / JFK | 4,423 m | 21 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).
Miami
| 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).
Which aircraft suit New York to Miami?
Any category can fly this route non-stop; the lowest-cost option is usually a turboprop.
A category is shown as non-stop when the distance is within 85% of its typical range; the remaining 15% is the reserve pilots keep for headwinds and a diversion. At this distance a light or midsize jet is the usual compromise between price and cabin; going up a category buys room, not time.
- Turboprop: Pilatus PC-12 NGX, Beechcraft King Air 350i, Daher TBM 960
- Very light jet: Cessna Citation Mustang, Embraer Phenom 100, HondaJet Elite
- Light jet: Cessna Citation CJ3+ / CJ4, Embraer Phenom 300E, Bombardier Learjet 75
- Midsize jet: Cessna Citation XLS+ / Latitude, Embraer Praetor 500, Hawker 800XP / 900XP
- Super-midsize jet: Bombardier Challenger 3500, Embraer Praetor 600, Cessna Citation Longitude
- Heavy jet: Bombardier Challenger 650, Dassault Falcon 900LX, Embraer Legacy 650
- Ultra-long-range jet: Bombardier Global 7500, Gulfstream G650ER / G700, Dassault Falcon 8X
Are empty legs available from New York to Miami?
Not on the public board today; availability depends on operators repositioning along this corridor, and most legs are published only days ahead.
Positioning flights appear wherever aircraft are busiest. November to April, when the north-east empties into Florida every weekend. Thanksgiving, Christmas and Art Basel in December are the peaks. Set up an alert for this route and we will tell you the moment an operator releases a matching flight.
Where does the New York to Miami route go?
The great-circle track runs 949 nautical miles between the two city centres.
Flying New York to Miami
Teterboro is twelve miles from Manhattan and handles nothing but business aviation.
Teterboro is twelve miles from Manhattan and handles nothing but business aviation. In Florida, Opa-locka is the business aviation airport for Miami and Miami Beach; Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale Executive serve the coast north of the city.
Midsize and super-midsize jets are the typical aircraft. The flight is under three hours, but the winter traffic includes many larger aircraft relocating between the two markets, so heavy jet empty legs appear regularly.
Prices on this route are quoted to you in pounds sterling at the day’s rate; the operator settles in US dollars.
Questions about New York to Miami
How long is a private jet flight from New York to Miami?
Roughly 2h 45m from engine start to shutdown on a light jet; the 949 nautical miles take a few minutes less on a faster category. Allow a quarter of an hour at the terminal at each end.
How much does a private jet from New York to Miami cost?
Budget $9,600–$15,100 for a one-way charter on a light jet, or $2,400–$11,300 if an empty leg is available. Both bands come from the pricing model, not from an operator, so treat them as a guide until a quote is issued.
Which airports do private jets use between New York and Miami?
On the New York side the usual choices are Teterboro Airport, Westchester County Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport; at Miami, Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Miami International Airport. Where the aircraft is based, and where you are going afterwards, settle it.
How long is New York to Miami on a private jet?
Two and a half to three hours depending on the aircraft and the winds.
Which airport is best for Miami Beach?
Opa-locka is closest, about twenty-five minutes by car. Fort Lauderdale Executive is a similar drive north of the city.
Can an empty leg flight be cancelled?
Yes. An empty leg exists only because of another customer’s booking. If that customer changes date or route, or cancels, the empty leg may be rescheduled or withdrawn. Refund terms are set out in your charter agreement, and consequential costs such as hotels or replacement flights are not normally covered. Check the terms before you pay. No audited industry cancellation rate is published.
Do you pay per seat or for the whole aircraft?
Almost always the whole aircraft. An empty leg on an eight-seat jet costs the same for one passenger or eight, which is why empty legs work best for groups. A few operators and apps sell single seats on selected flights; where that applies, the listing says so.
Sources
- 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)
- Business Travel Executive, "Empty Legs, Empty Promises?", 2023-02-02 (accessed 2026-09-20). XO estimate that 30–50% of the charter fleet often flies empty; Victor on savings of up to 75%; Chapman Freeborn on change and cancellation risk.
- 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.
- 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.
Last reviewed 20 September 2026 by Empty Leg Exclusive Editorial Team.
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