18Oct
Sun
Cessna Citation X Super-midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 14,490
whole aircraft
Private jet from Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte
We have seen 2 empty legs from Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte, from US$ 6,670. A full charter is estimated at US$ 12,000–24,000. 550 nm, about 1h36 in the air.
- Distance
- 550 nm
- Flight time
- 1h36
- Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
- US$ 14,490
- One-way charter, super-midsize jet
- US$ 24,000
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 2
- Lowest price
- US$ 6,670
- Median price
- US$ 6,670
- Latest flight
- 16 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 16 Oct 2026 | Aircraft | US$ 6,670 |
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 2h22 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 6,600–US$ 13,200 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 2h01 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 7,300–US$ 14,600 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h43 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 8,200–US$ 16,400 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h39 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 9,900–US$ 19,800 |
| Super-midsize jet, 9 seats | 1h36 | US$ 7,500 | US$ 12,000–US$ 24,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 14,490, against US$ 24,000 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 40% less.
An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL0 km from the centre
- Miami International Airport MIA34 km from the centre
- President Donald J. Trump International Airport DJT68 km from the centre
- North Perry Airport HWO12 km from the centre
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport FXE14 km from the centre
Airports in Charlotte
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport CLT0 km from the centre
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport USA29 km from the centre
- Rock Hill - York County Airport RKH27 km from the centre
- Mid-Carolina Regional Airport SRW61 km from the centre
- Statesville Regional Airport SVH61 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte?
A full charter runs about US$ 12,000–24,000 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 6,670, with a median of US$ 6,670.
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte?
It is 550 nautical miles (1,019 km): about 1h36 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Fort Lauderdale → Charlotte?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation X.
Are there empty legs from Fort Lauderdale to Charlotte right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 14,490. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA), President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT). In Charlotte: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA), Rock Hill - York County Airport (RKH). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Charlotte to Fort Lauderdale?
Ask for a round trip in one request: the aircraft would fly back empty anyway, so it is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.
What is an empty leg?
It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.