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Jet privé Miami - New York
Your flight Miami - New York
The Miami – New York private jet route is one of the busiest business aviation corridors on the US East Coast, linking two complementary metropolises across 2,050 km. With a flight time of 2h40 to 3h00, a private jet turns this journey into a single productive half-day. The Miami – New York axis is used daily by finance professionals (Miami Beach hedge funds, Wall Street banks), luxury property developers, corporate lawyers, and celebrities shuttling between South Beach and Manhattan. Art Basel in December and the Miami Grand Prix season create intense demand peaks, with aircraft booked several weeks in advance.
flight_takeoffBook a flightDeparting Miami, private jets operate from OPF – Opa-locka Executive Airport (18 km from Miami city centre) or FXE – Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (45 km north), both with 24/7 FBO facilities. MIA – Miami International remains an option for larger aircraft requiring its infrastructure. On arrival in New York, TEB – Teterboro Airport in New Jersey (25 km from Manhattan, 30 minutes by car) is the premier business aviation terminal; HPN – Westchester County Airport serves northern Manhattan and Connecticut. Commercial Miami – New York traffic is heavy, but scheduled flights impose a 2-hour check-in window, frequent connections, and delayed baggage — none of these inconveniences apply on a private jet.
The high frequency of rotations on this route generates a significant volume of empty-leg flights, with discounts of up to 65% off the charter rate. For a group of 6 to 14 passengers, a Challenger 350 offers the best comfort-to-cost ratio for a 2h50 flight. Families and larger groups will prefer a Legacy 500 with its stand-up pressurised cabin and fitted lounge area.
Practical Information
- Distance: ~2,050 km
- Flight time: 2h40 to 3h00 depending on aircraft
- Departure airport: OPF – Opa-locka Executive / FXE – Fort Lauderdale Executive / MIA
- Arrival airport: TEB – Teterboro (recommended) / HPN – Westchester / JFK
- Indicative price: 13,500 € to 20,000 € depending on operator and aircraft
- Recommended aircraft: Challenger 350, Legacy 500, Citation XLS+
- Empty legs: Frequent — discounts of up to 65% available
- Formalities: US domestic flight — no passport required for US citizens; ESTA or visa required for foreign nationals
Miami has become the financial capital of Latin America and now attracts many New York investment funds that have relocated to Florida. This dual centrality makes the Miami – New York route one of the densest business travel corridors in the entire country, with several dozen private rotations daily between the two cities.
Estimated flight time
2h40 – 3h00
Non-stop direct flight
Passenger capacity
6 – 14 passagers
Subject to aircraft configuration
Operator comparison
| Operator | Availability | Reviews | Starting price |
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| Air Partner | signal_cellular_3_bar High (Broker) | star 4.5/5 |
13 500 €
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| PrivateFly (FXAIR) | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Marketplace) | star 4.6/5 |
13 800 €
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| LunaJets | signal_cellular_3_bar High (Marketplace) | star 4.6/5 |
14 200 €
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| NetJets | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Subscription) | star 4.8/5 |
15 000 €
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| VistaJet | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Subscription) | star 4.7/5 |
16 500 €
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13 500 €
Air Partner
star 4.5/5signal_cellular_3_bar High · Broker Book arrow_forward -
13 800 €
PrivateFly (FXAIR)
star 4.6/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Marketplace Book arrow_forward -
14 200 €
LunaJets
star 4.6/5signal_cellular_3_bar High · Marketplace Book arrow_forward -
15 000 €
NetJets
star 4.8/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Subscription Book arrow_forward -
16 500 €
VistaJet
star 4.7/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Subscription Book arrow_forward
Average price per aircraft model
Challenger 350
The Challenger 350 is the benchmark super-midsize jet for this East Coast route: a spacious cabin, generous luggage capacity, and comfortable range to connect Miami to New York non-stop.
Passengers
Up to 10
Duration
2h50
Speed
Mach 0.83
Estimated price
14 500 €
Embraer Legacy 500
The Legacy 500 offers a stand-up cabin and premium comfort for a 2h50 flight — ideal for business groups travelling between Miami Beach and Manhattan.
Passengers
Up to 12
Duration
2h45
Speed
Mach 0.83
Estimated price
18 000 €
Route Miami – New York
Airports available in Miami
Miami International (MIA)
Miami International. Hub des Caraïbes et de l'Amérique latine.
Miami Opa-Locka (OPF)
Miami Opa-Locka Executive Airport.
Airports available in New York
New York JFK (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International. Principal aéroport transatlantique de New York.
Teterboro Airport (TEB)
Teterboro Airport. Aéroport d'aviation d'affaires le plus fréquenté de la région de New York, à 15 min de Manhattan.
Westchester County (HPN)
Westchester County Airport. Alternative calme à Teterboro, idéale pour les vols de banlieue new-yorkaise.
All your questions about the flight Miami – New York
A one-way private jet flight from Miami to New York costs between <strong>13,500 € and 22,000 €</strong> depending on aircraft type. A midsize jet such as the Citation XLS+ starts from <strong>13,500 €</strong>. A super-midsize (Challenger 350) is priced between <strong>14,500 € and 17,000 €</strong>. For a Legacy 500 or heavy jet, expect to pay <strong>18,000 € to 22,000 €</strong>. Empty-leg flights offer these rates at 50–65% off, particularly outside peak demand periods such as Art Basel (December) or the Miami Grand Prix (May).
Across the <strong>2,050 km</strong> separating Miami from New York, a private jet flight takes between <strong>2h40 and 3h05</strong>. A Challenger 350 covers this route in approximately <strong>2h50</strong>, a Legacy 500 in <strong>2h45</strong>. With favourable tailwinds, it is possible to reach New York in just over 2h30. By comparison, a commercial flight takes 3h to 3h30, not counting the mandatory 2-hour check-in and baggage collection on arrival.
Private jets departing Miami operate primarily from <strong>OPF – Opa-locka Executive Airport</strong>, located 18 km north of Miami city centre and 20 km from Miami Beach. This dedicated general aviation terminal has several FBOs (Sheltair, Banyan Air Service) open 24/7 with direct car-to-tarmac access. <strong>FXE – Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport</strong> (45 km north) is a popular alternative for Broward County residents. <strong>MIA – Miami International</strong> remains available for larger private aircraft and international flights.
At <strong>2,050 km</strong>, this route is ideally served by super-midsize or heavy jets. The <strong>Challenger 350</strong> (8 passengers, Mach 0.82, cabin with fold-flat divan) is the most popular choice for business groups. The <strong>Legacy 500</strong> (8–12 passengers, 1.83 m stand-up cabin) suits family groups or executive teams looking to maximise comfort. The <strong>Citation XLS+</strong> is the economical option for 6 passengers on this 2h50 route — although its cabin is less spacious, its price makes it highly competitive.
Yes, a Miami – New York flight can be arranged within <strong>2 to 4 hours</strong> on this in-demand route. Operators such as VistaJet and NetJets maintain aircraft on permanent availability on the Miami – New York axis. Outside peak periods (Art Basel, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day), a super-midsize jet is generally available within 3 hours. For urgent departures, Opa-locka Executive Airport and Fort Lauderdale Executive offer streamlined boarding procedures, with tarmac access possible in under 10 minutes.
The Miami – New York route generates a high volume of empty-leg flights thanks to the strong bidirectional traffic flow. Many aircraft return empty to New York after dropping passengers in Miami, and vice versa. These empty legs are available at discounts of <strong>50–65%</strong>, starting from <strong>5,000 € to 8,000 €</strong> for a midsize jet. To take advantage, sign up for alerts from PrivateFly, LunaJets, or Air Charter Advisors. The main constraint is flexibility: schedules are non-negotiable and confirmations often arrive just 24 to 48 hours in advance.