Private charter between Key West and Fort Lauderdale starts at US$10,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Key West (NQX) ⇄ Fort Lauderdale (FLL) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Key West and Fort Lauderdale is about 227 km (141 miles), or 123 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Key West–Fort Lauderdale spans US$10,000 – US$15,500: 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. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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. | 52 min | 47 min – 57 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 43 min | 39 min – 47 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 52 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 50 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 43 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 43 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 42 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:
Key West, United States: Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field and Key West International 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.
| Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field | Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KNQX / NQX | KFLL / FLL |
| Longest hard runway | 10,001 ft | 9,000 ft |
| Surface | Porous friction course | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 6 ft | 9 ft |
| Distance from city | 7 km | in the city |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Key West to Fort Lauderdale can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field has 10,001 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 227 km.
Alternates within range: Key West International Airport (5,076 ft, 0 km) · Sugar Loaf Shores Airport · Summerland Key Cove Airport (2,550 ft, 34 km) · Gulf of Mexico Seaplane Base · 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)
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 52 min to your destination. That's the full journey.
Demand on Key West–Fort Lauderdale comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 52 min gate to gate across the 227 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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 Key West–Fort Lauderdale departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Key West–Fort Lauderdale charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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