Private charter between Charlotte and Fort Lauderdale starts at US$11,500 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly Charlotte (CLT) ⇄ Fort Lauderdale (FLL) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Charlotte and Fort Lauderdale is about 1,019 km (633 miles), or 550 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Charlotte–Fort Lauderdale spans US$11,500 – US$34,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) 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. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 40m | 1h 30m – 1h 50m | US$24,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 40m | US$24,500 – US$34,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 39m | US$27,000 – US$38,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 36m | US$29,500 – US$41,500 | 8-10 |
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.
The guide range for Charlotte–Fort Lauderdale is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Charlotte, United States: Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, Rock Hill - York County Airport, Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport, Lincolnton Lincoln County Regional Airport and Lancaster County-Mc Whirter Field.
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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Charlotte: Charlotte (CLT); Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale (FLL, FXE).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 12:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Wed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte → Fort Lauderdale | 20 | 100 min | 85 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (5), Embraer Phenom 300 (4), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (3) |
| Fort Lauderdale → Charlotte | 21 | 100 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (5), Cessna Citation Latitude (3), Pilatus PC-12 (3), Gulfstream G280 (2) |
41 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCLT / CLT | KFLL / FLL |
| Longest hard runway | 10,000 ft | 9,000 ft |
| Surface | CONC-F | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 748 ft | 9 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Charlotte to Fort Lauderdale can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Charlotte Douglas International Airport has 10,000 ft and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport 9,000 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 1,019 km.
Alternates within range: Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (7,402 ft, 29 km) · Rock Hill - York County Airport (5,500 ft, 27 km) · Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport (7,001 ft, 37 km) · Lincolnton Lincoln County Regional Airport (5,700 ft, 36 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)
Pets are welcome on every Charlotte–Fort Lauderdale charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Our team responds to Charlotte–Fort Lauderdale quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Charlotte–Fort Lauderdale when the time is right.
The Charlotte to Fort Lauderdale route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$11,500 – US$34,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 40m gate to gate over 1,019 km (633 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Charlotte–Fort Lauderdale departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Charlotte–Fort Lauderdale charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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