Fly private between Rochester and Fort Lauderdale from US$38,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
We fly Rochester (ROC) ⇄ Fort Lauderdale (BCT) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Rochester and Fort Lauderdale is about 1,874 km (1,165 miles), or 1,012 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Rochester–Fort Lauderdale spans US$38,500 – US$73,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 45m | 2h 29m – 3h 02m | US$38,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 33m | 2h 18m – 2h 48m | US$52,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 45m | US$38,500 – US$54,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 43m | US$42,500 – US$59,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 36m | US$46,000 – US$65,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 33m | US$52,500 – US$73,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 33m | US$58,000 – US$81,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 36m | US$63,000 – US$88,000 | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Every Rochester–Fort Lauderdale quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Rochester, United States: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, Canandaigua Airport and Genesee County Airport.
Fort Lauderdale, United States: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Miami International Airport, Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, Boca Raton Airport and Miami Executive Airport.
Observed traffic points to a weekend leisure route, on the departures logged so far.
Rochester→Fort Lauderdale runs about 12 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester → Fort Lauderdale | 10 | 167 min | 150 min | Bombardier Challenger 300 (5), Dassault Falcon 2000 (2), Cessna Citation XLS (2) |
| Fort Lauderdale → Rochester | 11 | 155 min | — | Bombardier Challenger 300 (4) |
21 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
21 business-aviation flights were tracked between Rochester and Fort Lauderdale from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.4 a week, on 20 separate days.
100% were jets and 0% turboprops. 10 flights set out from the Rochester side and 11 from the Fort Lauderdale side.
Busiest full month: December 2025 (4 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Sunday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Rochester | Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) – 21 flights |
| Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) – 11 flights; Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) – 9 flights; Miami Executive Airport (TMB) – 1 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport | Boca Raton Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KROC / ROC | KBCT / BCT |
| Longest hard runway | 8,001 ft | 6,276 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 559 ft | 13 ft |
15 of the 16 aircraft we quote for Rochester to Fort Lauderdale use both airfields and fly it non-stop. The exception is the Embraer Phenom 100EV, 163 km short after reserves on a 1,874 km leg — it would need a fuel stop. Runway is the binding factor: Boca Raton Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,276 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 276 ft to spare.
Alternates within range: Canandaigua Airport (5,500 ft, 37 km) · Genesee County Airport (5,499 ft, 41 km) · Ledgedale Airpark (4,206 ft, 21 km) · Le Roy Airport (3,854 ft, 26 km) · Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (6,002 ft, 14 km) · Miami International Airport (13,016 ft, 34 km) · Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (8,002 ft, 22 km) · Boca Raton Airport (6,276 ft, 34 km)
Guide pricing on Rochester–Fort Lauderdale is published clearly: US$38,500 – US$73,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Rochester to Fort Lauderdale.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
The Rochester to Fort Lauderdale route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$38,500 – US$73,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 45m gate to gate across the 1,874 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Rochester–Fort Lauderdale charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Fort Lauderdale to Rochester runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 21 business-aviation flights between Rochester and Fort Lauderdale – about 0.4 a week, flown on 20 different days. Sunday was the busiest day of the week and December 2025 the busiest full month (4 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) – 21 flights on the Rochester side, and Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) – 11 flights; Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) – 9 flights; Miami Executive Airport (TMB) – 1 flights on the Fort Lauderdale side.
100% of the tracked flights were jets and 0% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Bombardier Challenger 300.
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