Private charter between West Palm Beach and Fort Myers starts at US$10,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from West Palm Beach (PBI) to Fort Myers (RSW), and from Fort Myers (RSW) back to West Palm Beach (PBI).
The straight-line distance between West Palm Beach and Fort Myers is about 166 km (103 miles), or 89 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for West Palm Beach–Fort Myers 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. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 44 min | 40 min – 48 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 38 min | 34 min – 42 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 44 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 42 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 38 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 37 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 37 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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 West Palm Beach–Fort Myers 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.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
West Palm Beach, United States: President Donald J. Trump International Airport, Boca Raton Airport, William P Gwinn Airport, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Witham Field.
Fort Myers, United States: Southwest Florida International Airport, Page Field, Naples Municipal Airport, Punta Gorda Airport, Immokalee Regional Airport and La Belle Municipal Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 18:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Sun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach → Fort Myers | 33 | 26 min | 21 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (9), Embraer Phenom 300 (8), Cessna Citation XLS (3), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (3) |
| Fort Myers → West Palm Beach | 36 | 28 min | — | Cessna Citation Latitude (6), Embraer Phenom 300 (5), Cessna Citation XLS (5), Cessna Citation CJ2 (3) |
69 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
69 business-aviation flights were tracked between West Palm Beach and Fort Myers from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 1.3 a week, on 49 separate days.
100% were jets and 0% turboprops. 33 flights set out from the West Palm Beach side and 36 from the Fort Myers side.
Busiest full month: May 2026 (16 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Thursday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| West Palm Beach | President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) – 47 flights; Witham Field (SUA) – 15 flights; Boca Raton Airport (BCT) – 7 flights |
| Fort Myers | Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) – 58 flights; Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) – 9 flights; Naples Municipal Airport (APF) – 2 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.
| President Donald J. Trump International Airport | Southwest Florida International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KDJT / PBI | KRSW / RSW |
| Longest hard runway | 10,001 ft | 12,000 ft |
| Surface | ASPH-G | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 19 ft | 30 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for West Palm Beach to Fort Myers can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. President Donald J. Trump International Airport has 10,001 ft and Southwest Florida International Airport 12,000 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 166 km.
Alternates within range: Boca Raton Airport (6,276 ft, 34 km) · William P Gwinn Airport (7,003 ft, 34 km) · Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (6,002 ft, 55 km) · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (9,000 ft, 68 km) · 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)
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between West Palm Beach and Fort Myers is built around your itinerary.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 166 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
West Palm Beach–Fort Myers is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$10,000 – US$13,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 44 min gate to gate over 166 km (103 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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 West Palm Beach–Fort Myers 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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 69 business-aviation flights between West Palm Beach and Fort Myers – about 1.3 a week, flown on 49 different days. Thursday was the busiest day of the week and May 2026 the busiest full month (16 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) – 47 flights; Witham Field (SUA) – 15 flights; Boca Raton Airport (BCT) – 7 flights on the West Palm Beach side, and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) – 58 flights; Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) – 9 flights; Naples Municipal Airport (APF) – 2 flights on the Fort Myers side.
100% of the tracked flights were jets and 0% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation Latitude.
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