Updated June 2026 · United States
Private Jet Charter from Miami
Miami is the largest US private-aviation market after New York and LA, and operationally the most internationally-skewed in the country: roughly 40% of movements at Opa-Locka (OPF) involve a Latin American origin or destination, anchoring a year-round corporate corridor to São Paulo, Mexico City and Bogotá. Demand splits across finance and family-office flying (a fast-growing post-2020 relocation flow from NYC and CA), Latin American private wealth, winter-leisure peak (December–March), and a substantial Bahamas/Caribbean onward pattern. Opa-Locka is the volume leader; Miami Executive (TMB) and Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) handle overflow and Broward-county clients.
Who flies private from Miami
- —Finance & family offices (NYC/CA relocation flow)
- —Latin American private wealth & corporate
- —Real estate & private equity
- —Winter leisure & Bahamas/Caribbean onward
Departure airports & FBOs
Miami Opa-Locka Executive (OPF / KOPF) — 20 min from centre
FBOs: Signature OPF, Atlantic Aviation OPF, Jet Aviation OPF
GA-preferred; 24/7; full customs; busiest Miami-area GA field.
Miami Executive (TMB / KTMB) — 30 min from centre
FBOs: Signature TMB, Million Air TMB
Southern Miami clients; 24/7; full customs.
Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE / KFXE) — 45 min from centre
FBOs: Banyan Air Service, Sheltair FXE
Broward County clients; 24/7; full customs; major maintenance hub.
Top charter routes from Miami
| Destination | Flight time | Typical aircraft | One-way (band) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (Teterboro) | 2h 45m | Challenger 350 | $28,000–$36,000 |
| São Paulo (Congonhas) | 8h 00m | Global 6000 | $110,000–$145,000 |
| Aspen | 4h 00m | Challenger 350 | $42,000–$54,000 |
| Bahamas (Nassau) | 0h 45m | Phenom 300 | $8,500–$11,500 |
| Mexico City (Toluca) | 3h 30m | Challenger 350 | $36,000–$46,000 |
A December 2025 OPF–Nassau (NAS) Phenom 300 Friday-afternoon for a four-passenger Bahamas weekend cleared at $9,800 one-way — the canonical Miami–Bahamas winter pattern with same-day positioning back to OPF.
Recommended aircraft from Miami
Challenger 350
Right-sized for the dense Miami–transcontinental US, Miami–Mexico/Central-America and full-cabin Bahamas/Caribbean leisure flying.
Global 6000
Range for non-stop Miami–São Paulo, Miami–Buenos Aires and Miami–London that anchors the South American and transatlantic corridors.
FAQs — Chartering from Miami
OPF, TMB or FXE — which should I use?
OPF for central/northern Miami and Miami Beach clients — best FBO depth and 24/7 customs. TMB for southern Miami (Coral Gables, Coconut Grove). FXE for Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Palm Beach corridor.
How busy is Miami for GA in season?
December 20–March 31 is peak — book 14+ days ahead for weekend departures. Art Basel week (early December) and Miami Open (late March) are the absolute peaks.
Can I clear customs at OPF for international arrivals?
Yes — OPF, TMB and FXE all have full US Customs and Border Protection presence with dedicated GA processing; OPF is the fastest and most predictable for Latin American arrivals.
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