Charter St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale privately from US$25,000, about 2h 32m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — St. Louis (STL) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Fort Lauderdale to St. Louis — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between St. Louis and Fort Lauderdale is about 1,702 km (1,058 miles), or 919 nautical miles.
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Expect US$25,000 – US$68,500 for a one-way charter between St. Louis and Fort Lauderdale, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
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 32m | 2h 17m – 2h 47m | US$35,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 21m | 2h 07m – 2h 35m | US$49,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 32m | US$35,500 – US$49,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 30m | US$39,000 – US$54,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 24m | US$42,500 – US$59,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 21m | US$49,000 – US$68,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 21m | US$54,000 – US$75,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 24m | US$59,000 – US$82,000 | 9-12 |
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.
On St. Louis–Fort Lauderdale, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
St. Louis, United States: St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Spirit of St Louis Airport, St Louis Regional Airport, St Louis Downtown Airport, Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport and Washington Regional 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 — St. Louis: St Louis (STL, SUS); Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale (FLL, FXE).
Observed traffic points to a weekday route with afternoon departures, on the departures logged so far.
Fort Lauderdale→St. Louis runs about 15 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis → Fort Lauderdale | 8 | 135 min | 129 min | Bombardier Challenger 350 (3), Embraer Praetor 600 (2) |
| Fort Lauderdale → St. Louis | 14 | 150 min | — | Bombardier Challenger 350 (4), Cessna Citation Latitude (2) |
22 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| St. Louis Lambert International Airport | Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KSTL / STL | KFLL / FLL |
| Longest hard runway | 11,020 ft | 9,000 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 618 ft | 9 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. St. Louis Lambert International Airport has 11,020 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. At 1,702 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Spirit of St Louis Airport (7,486 ft, 26 km) · St Louis Regional Airport (8,099 ft, 32 km) · St Louis Downtown Airport (7,002 ft, 27 km) · Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (10,000 ft, 52 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)
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 2h 32m to your destination. That's the full journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of St. Louis and Fort Lauderdale.
We publish the price band (US$25,000 – US$68,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
St. Louis–Fort Lauderdale is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$25,000 – US$68,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 32m gate to gate over 1,702 km (1,058 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 St. Louis–Fort Lauderdale departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our St. Louis–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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