Charter West Palm Beach to Miami privately from US$10,000, about 38 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — West Palm Beach (PBI) to Miami (TMB) and Miami to West Palm Beach — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, West Palm Beach to Miami is roughly 120 kilometres — 75 miles, or 65 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from West Palm Beach to Miami (and Miami to West Palm Beach) ranges from US$10,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$13,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
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. | 38 min | 34 min – 42 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 34 min | 31 min – 37 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 38 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 37 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 34 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 34 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 33 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.
Every West Palm Beach–Miami quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
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.
Miami, United States: Miami International Airport, Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, Miami Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and Boca Raton Airport.
Observed traffic makes this an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 17:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Tue 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 → Miami | 970 | 18 min | 10 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (96), Embraer Phenom 300 (87), Bombardier Challenger (60), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (53) |
| Miami → West Palm Beach | 1056 | 17 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (114), Cessna Citation Latitude (100), Pilatus PC-12 (73), Bombardier Challenger 350 (62) |
2026 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
2,026 business-aviation flights were tracked between West Palm Beach and Miami from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 38.9 a week, on 338 separate days.
93% were jets and 7% turboprops. 1,311 flights set out from the West Palm Beach side and 715 from the Miami side.
Busiest full month: March 2026 (303 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Monday 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) – 1,211 flights; Boca Raton Airport (BCT) – 929 flights; Witham Field (SUA) – 546 flights |
| Miami | Boca Raton Airport (BCT) – 929 flights; Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) – 926 flights; Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) – 322 flights; Miami Executive Airport (TMB) – 106 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 | Miami Executive Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KDJT / PBI | KTMB / TMB |
| Longest hard runway | 10,001 ft | 6,000 ft |
| Surface | ASPH-G | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 19 ft | 8 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for West Palm Beach to Miami can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Miami Executive Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,000 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 0 ft to spare. The leg is 120 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) · Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (8,002 ft, 12 km) · Miami Executive Airport (6,000 ft, 22 km) · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (9,000 ft, 34 km) · Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (6,002 ft, 46 km)
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
Demand on West Palm Beach–Miami 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$10,000 – US$13,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 38 min gate to gate across the 120 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute West Palm Beach–Miami 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 2,026 business-aviation flights between West Palm Beach and Miami – about 38.9 a week, flown on 338 different days. Monday was the busiest day of the week and March 2026 the busiest full month (303 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) – 1,211 flights; Boca Raton Airport (BCT) – 929 flights; Witham Field (SUA) – 546 flights on the West Palm Beach side, and Boca Raton Airport (BCT) – 929 flights; Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) – 926 flights; Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) – 322 flights; Miami Executive Airport (TMB) – 106 flights on the Miami side.
93% of the tracked flights were jets and 7% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Embraer Phenom 300.
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