New York to Miami is the East Coast's premier leisure corridor — a 1,090-mile run flown constantly from November through April as Manhattan migrates to the beach. Teterboro (TEB) to Miami-Opa Locka Executive (OPF) is the classic pairing, putting you 15 minutes from Miami Beach without touching MIA.
The route sits at a pricing sweet spot: long enough that jet speed beats the airlines meaningfully, short enough that a midsize jet does it nonstop with room to spare. High-season demand means empty legs flow in both directions all winter.
What it costs by aircraft category
Current market estimates for New York (TEB) to Miami (OPF), one way, including fuel and standard fees:
| Category | Typical aircraft | Hourly rate | Flight time | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | Pilatus PC-12, King Air 350 | $2,000–$3,500/h | 4h 01m | $8,000 – $14,100 |
| Light Jet | Phenom 300, Citation CJ3+ | $3,500–$5,500/h | 2h 59m | $10,400 – $16,400 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation Latitude, Learjet 60XR | $5,500–$8,000/h | 2h 41m | $14,800 – $21,500 |
| Super-Midsize | Challenger 350, Citation X | $8,000–$10,000/h | 2h 34m | $20,500 – $25,600 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G650, Global 7500 | $10,000–$18,000/h | 2h 27m | $24,500 – $44,100 |
Which jet should you take?
A midsize jet (Citation Latitude, Learjet 60XR) is the natural choice — under three hours nonstop with a stand-up cabin. Light jets do it nonstop too and save several thousand dollars; heavies make sense for larger groups or when you want a bedroom-configured cabin for the evening return.
Airports and FBOs
Teterboro (TEB) is the default New York departure. In Miami, Opa-Locka (OPF) hosts Fontainebleau Aviation — arguably the most polished FBO in Florida — while Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) serves Broward and Palm Beach International (PBI) covers the island crowd.
When to fly — and how to pay less
Thanksgiving week, Art Basel (early December), Christmas–New Year and Presidents Day weekend are the peak crunches; book 3–4 weeks out. May through October is soft season with materially lower pricing and abundant empty legs.
Flexible on dates? Repositioning flights on busy corridors like this one sell at 30–75% off — see how to catch them in ourempty legs guide.
New York to Miami FAQ
How much is a private jet from New York to Miami?
Roughly $16,000–24,000 on a midsize jet, $12,000–18,000 on a light jet, and $30,000–55,000 on a heavy jet, one way. Art Basel and holiday weeks price at the top of those ranges.
How long does the flight take?
About 2 hours 45 minutes nonstop on a midsize jet. Commercial door-to-door averages 6+ hours once airport time is included.
Which Miami airport should I use?
Opa-Locka (OPF) for Miami Beach and Brickell, Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) for Broward, Palm Beach International (PBI) for Palm Beach. All three are dedicated business aviation fields with none of MIA’s congestion.