Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 30m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide priceUS$10,000 – US$13,500
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Charter Charleston to Miami privately from US$10,000, about 1h 30m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Charleston (CHS) to Miami (MIA), and from Miami (MIA) back to Charleston (CHS).
As the crow flies, Charleston to Miami is roughly 790 kilometres — 491 miles, or 427 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Charleston–Miami spans US$10,000 – US$28,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 30m | 1h 21m – 1h 39m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 25m | 1h 17m – 1h 34m | US$14,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 30m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 27m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 25m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 25m | US$14,000 – US$19,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 23m | US$15,500 – US$21,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 19m | US$17,000 – US$23,500 | 6-8 |
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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Charleston–Miami charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Charleston, United States: Charleston International Airport, Charleston Executive Airport, Summerville Airport, Berkeley County Airport and Lowcountry Regional Airport.
Miami, United States: Miami International Airport, Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, Miami Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and Boca Raton Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Charleston: Johns Island (KJZI), Charleston (CHS); Miami: Boca Raton (BCT), Fort Lauderdale (FLL, FXE), Miami (TMB).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 18:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Sun is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston → Miami | 33 | 75 min | 64 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (8), Cessna Citation Latitude (6), Dassault Falcon 900 (4), Learjet 45 (2) |
| Miami → Charleston | 28 | 77 min | — | Pilatus PC-12 (4), Cessna Citation Latitude (3), Embraer Phenom 300 (3), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (2) |
61 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Charleston International Airport | Miami International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCHS / CHS | KMIA / MIA |
| Longest hard runway | 9,001 ft | 13,016 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 46 ft | 8 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Charleston to Miami can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Charleston International Airport has 9,001 ft and Miami International Airport 13,016 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 790 km.
Alternates within range: Charleston Executive Airport (5,350 ft, 22 km) · Summerville Airport (5,000 ft, 29 km) · Berkeley County Airport (5,001 ft, 32 km) · Lowcountry Regional Airport (6,002 ft, 56 km) · Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (8,002 ft, 12 km) · Miami Executive Airport (6,000 ft, 22 km) · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (9,000 ft, 34 km) · Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (6,002 ft, 46 km)
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 790 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$10,000 – US$28,500 range for Charleston–Miami, confirmed once we check live availability.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Charleston–Miami is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$28,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 30m gate to gate over 790 km (491 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Charleston–Miami 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: Miami to Charleston runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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