Charter Key West to New York privately from US$27,500, about 2h 50m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Key West (NQX) to New York (JFK), and from New York (JFK) back to Key West (NQX).
As the crow flies, Key West to New York is roughly 1,932 kilometres — 1,200 miles, or 1,043 nautical miles.
From US$27,500 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Key West–New York spans US$27,500 – US$75,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) 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. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 50m | 2h 33m – 3h 07m | US$39,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 38m | 2h 22m – 2h 54m | US$54,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 50m | US$39,500 – US$55,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 48m | US$43,500 – US$61,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 41m | US$47,500 – US$66,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 38m | US$54,000 – US$75,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 38m | US$59,500 – US$83,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 41m | US$65,000 – US$90,500 | 9-12 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Key West–New York moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Key West, United States: Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field and Key West International Airport.
New York, United States: John F. Kennedy International Airport, Republic Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Teterboro Airport and Morristown Municipal Airport.
| Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field | John F. Kennedy International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KNQX / NQX | KJFK / JFK |
| Longest hard runway | 10,001 ft | 14,511 ft |
| Surface | Porous friction course | Porous friction course |
| Field elevation | 6 ft | 13 ft |
| Distance from city | 7 km | in the city |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 6,801 ft spare |
2,180 km 235 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 7,101 ft spare |
2,410 km 5 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,501 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,285 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6,723 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,235 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 5,801 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,485 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,425 ft spare |
4,600 km 2,185 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,071 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,511 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,101 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,985 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,309 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,805 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 4,561 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,985 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 4,701 ft spare |
7,800 km 5,385 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,211 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,985 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,001 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,845 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,201 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,697 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,001 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,545 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,201 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,530 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
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 · Republic Airport (6,833 ft, 32 km) · Newark Liberty International Airport (11,000 ft, 33 km) · LaGuardia Airport (7,002 ft, 17 km) · Teterboro Airport (6,997 ft, 33 km)
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Our team responds to Key West–New York quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 2h 50m to your destination. That's the full journey.
Key West–New York is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$27,500 – US$75,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 50m gate to gate over 1,932 km (1,200 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super 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 Key West–New York 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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