Private charter between Fort Myers and Tampa starts at US$10,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Fort Myers (RSW) to Tampa (PIE), and from Tampa (PIE) back to Fort Myers (RSW).
Fort Myers and Tampa lie approximately 179 km apart (111 mi / 96 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Fort Myers–Tampa spans US$10,000 – US$13,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 45 min | 41 min – 50 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 41 min | 37 min – 45 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 45 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 44 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 41 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 40 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 40 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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Fort Myers, United States: Southwest Florida International Airport, Page Field, Naples Municipal Airport, Punta Gorda Airport, Immokalee Regional Airport and La Belle Municipal 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.
Observed traffic points to a weekday route with afternoon departures, on the departures logged so far.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers → Tampa | 12 | 29 min | 19 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
| Tampa → Fort Myers | 12 | 27 min | 22 min | Cessna Citation XLS (2) |
24 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
24 business-aviation flights were tracked between Fort Myers and Tampa from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.5 a week, on 23 separate days.
100% were jets and 0% turboprops. 12 flights set out from the Fort Myers side and 12 from the Tampa side.
Busiest full month: May 2026 (9 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Monday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Fort Myers | Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) – 17 flights; Page Field (FMY) – 3 flights; Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) – 3 flights; Naples Municipal Airport (APF) – 1 flights |
| Tampa | St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) – 12 flights; Tampa International Airport (TPA) – 12 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.
| Southwest Florida International Airport | St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KRSW / RSW | KPIE / PIE |
| Longest hard runway | 12,000 ft | 9,730 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | concrete |
| Field elevation | 30 ft | 11 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Fort Myers to Tampa can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Southwest Florida International Airport has 12,000 ft and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport 9,730 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 179 km.
Alternates within range: Page Field (6,406 ft, 12 km) · Naples Municipal Airport (6,600 ft, 43 km) · Punta Gorda Airport (7,193 ft, 49 km) · Immokalee Regional Airport (5,000 ft, 37 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)
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
We publish the price band (US$10,000 – US$13,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Fort Myers to Tampa.
Pets are welcome on every Fort Myers–Tampa charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
The Fort Myers 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$13,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 45 min gate to gate across the 179 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Fort Myers–Tampa charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Fort Myers–Tampa charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Tampa to Fort Myers runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 24 business-aviation flights between Fort Myers and Tampa – about 0.5 a week, flown on 23 different days. Monday was the busiest day of the week and May 2026 the busiest full month (9 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) – 17 flights; Page Field (FMY) – 3 flights; Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) – 3 flights; Naples Municipal Airport (APF) – 1 flights on the Fort Myers side, and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) – 12 flights; Tampa International Airport (TPA) – 12 flights on the Tampa side.
100% of the tracked flights were jets and 0% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Embraer Phenom 300.
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