Private charter between Nashville and Fort Lauderdale starts at US$20,000 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from Nashville (BNA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), and from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) back to Nashville (BNA).
Nashville and Fort Lauderdale lie approximately 1,278 km apart (794 mi / 690 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Nashville–Fort Lauderdale spans US$20,000 – US$55,500: 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. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 00m | 1h 48m – 2h 12m | US$28,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 52m | 1h 41m – 2h 03m | US$39,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 00m | US$28,500 – US$40,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 59m | US$31,500 – US$44,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 54m | US$34,000 – US$48,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 52m | US$39,500 – US$55,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 52m | US$43,500 – US$61,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 1h 54m | US$47,500 – US$66,500 | 9-12 |
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 Nashville–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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Nashville, United States: Nashville International Airport, Smyrna Airport, John C Tune Airport, Music City Executive Airport, Lebanon Municipal Airport and Springfield Robertson County 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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Nashville: Nashville (BNA, KJWN); Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale (FLL, FXE), Miami (TMB).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 14:00 UTC.
Fort Lauderdale→Nashville runs about 6 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville → Fort Lauderdale | 27 | 112 min | 97 min | Bombardier Challenger (6), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (3), Dassault Falcon 900 (2), Gulfstream 4 (2) |
| Fort Lauderdale → Nashville | 62 | 118 min | — | Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (9), Bombardier Challenger (7), Dassault Falcon 2000 (6), Cessna Citation Latitude (4) |
89 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Nashville International Airport | Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KBNA / BNA | KFLL / FLL |
| Longest hard runway | 11,030 ft | 9,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 599 ft | 9 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Nashville to Fort Lauderdale can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Nashville International Airport has 11,030 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 1,278 km.
Alternates within range: Smyrna Airport (8,038 ft, 19 km) · John C Tune Airport (6,001 ft, 20 km) · Music City Executive Airport (6,300 ft, 37 km) · Lebanon Municipal Airport (5,000 ft, 33 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)
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Our team responds to Nashville–Fort Lauderdale 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.
Demand on Nashville–Fort Lauderdale comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$20,000 – US$55,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 00m gate to gate over 1,278 km (794 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Nashville–Fort Lauderdale charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Fort Lauderdale to Nashville runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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