Fly private between Fort Lauderdale and Tampa from US$10,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Tampa (TPA) and Tampa to Fort Lauderdale — timed and priced alike.
Fort Lauderdale and Tampa lie approximately 317 km apart (197 mi / 171 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa (and Tampa to Fort Lauderdale) ranges from US$10,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 02m | 56 min – 1h 08m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 50 min | 45 min – 55 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 02m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 59 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 50 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 49 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 48 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
The guide range for Fort Lauderdale–Tampa 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:
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.
Tampa, United States: Tampa International Airport, St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport, Tampa Executive Airport, Lakeland Linder International Airport, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale (FLL, FXE), Miami (TMB, MIA); Tampa: Tampa (TPA, KVDF), Pinellas Park (PIE), Lakeland (LAL), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 14:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Sat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale → Tampa | 395 | 40 min | 31 min | Learjet 60 (42), Cessna Citation Latitude (39), Pilatus PC-12 (35), Embraer Phenom 300 (29) |
| Tampa → Fort Lauderdale | 362 | 42 min | — | Pilatus PC-12 (81), Gulfstream 4 (17), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (16), Embraer Phenom 300 (16) |
757 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Tampa International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KFLL / FLL | KTPA / TPA |
| Longest hard runway | 9,000 ft | 11,002 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 9 ft | 26 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Fort Lauderdale to Tampa can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport has 9,000 ft and Tampa International Airport 11,002 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 317 km.
Alternates within range: 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) · St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (9,730 ft, 17 km) · Tampa Executive Airport (5,000 ft, 19 km) · Lakeland Linder International Airport (8,500 ft, 50 km) · Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (9,500 ft, 65 km)
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
The Fort Lauderdale to Tampa 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$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 02m gate to gate over 317 km (197 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Fort Lauderdale–Tampa departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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