Private charter between BRISTOL and Fort Lauderdale starts at US$26,500 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from BRISTOL (TRI) to Fort Lauderdale (BCT), and from Fort Lauderdale (BCT) back to BRISTOL (TRI).
As the crow flies, BRISTOL to Fort Lauderdale is roughly 1,144 kilometres — 711 miles, or 617 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from BRISTOL to Fort Lauderdale (and Fort Lauderdale to BRISTOL) ranges from US$26,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$53,000 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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. | 1h 50m | 1h 39m – 2h 01m | US$26,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 47m | 1h 36m – 1h 58m | US$38,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 50m | US$26,500 – US$37,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 49m | US$29,000 – US$40,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 45m | US$32,000 – US$44,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 47m | US$38,000 – US$53,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 47m | US$42,000 – US$58,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 1h 49m | US$45,500 – US$63,500 | 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 BRISTOL–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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
BRISTOL, United States: Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport, Elizabethton Municipal Airport, Virginia Highlands Airport, Greeneville Municipal Airport and Lonesome Pine 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.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL → Fort Lauderdale | 12 | 103 min | 94 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (5), Bombardier Challenger 350 (2) |
| Fort Lauderdale → BRISTOL | 10 | 103 min | — | Cessna Citation Latitude (5) |
22 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
22 business-aviation flights were tracked between BRISTOL and Fort Lauderdale from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.4 a week, on 19 separate days.
96% were jets and 4% turboprops. 12 flights set out from the BRISTOL side and 10 from the Fort Lauderdale side.
Busiest full month: May 2026 (7 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) |
|---|---|
| BRISTOL | Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) – 12 flights; Elizabethton Municipal Airport – 10 flights |
| Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) – 17 flights; Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) – 4 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.
| Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport | Boca Raton Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KTRI / TRI | KBCT / BCT |
| Longest hard runway | 8,000 ft | 6,276 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,519 ft | 13 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for BRISTOL to Fort Lauderdale can use both airfields and fly the route non-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. The leg is 1,144 km.
Alternates within range: Elizabethton Municipal Airport (5,001 ft, 24 km) · Virginia Highlands Airport (5,500 ft, 41 km) · Greeneville Municipal Airport (6,300 ft, 48 km) · Lonesome Pine Airport (5,131 ft, 58 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)
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between BRISTOL and Fort Lauderdale is built around your itinerary.
Those 1h 50m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Demand on BRISTOL–Fort Lauderdale comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$26,500 – US$53,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 50m gate to gate over 1,144 km (711 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute BRISTOL–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 BRISTOL runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 22 business-aviation flights between BRISTOL and Fort Lauderdale – about 0.4 a week, flown on 19 different days. Sunday was the busiest day of the week and May 2026 the busiest full month (7 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) – 12 flights; Elizabethton Municipal Airport – 10 flights on the BRISTOL side, and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) – 17 flights; Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) – 4 flights; Miami Executive Airport (TMB) – 1 flights on the Fort Lauderdale side.
96% of the tracked flights were jets and 4% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation Latitude.
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