4Nov
Wed
Learjet 60 Midsize jet, 7 seats
US$ 6,510
whole aircraft
Private jet from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa
We have seen 3 empty legs from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa, from US$ 6,510. A full charter is estimated at US$ 9,500–19,000. 171 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 171 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, heavy jet
- US$ 17,490
- One-way charter, heavy jet
- US$ 19,000
Published flights
26Dec
Sat
Embraer Legacy 600/650 Heavy jet, 13 seats
US$ 17,490
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 3
- Lowest price
- US$ 6,510
- Median price
- US$ 10,790
- Latest flight
- 14 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 14 Oct 2026 | Embraer Phenom 300 | US$ 10,790 |
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 | 1h01 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 2,800–US$ 5,600 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h00 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 3,600–US$ 7,200 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h00 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 4,800–US$ 9,600 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h00 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 1h00 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 9,500–US$ 19,000 |
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 Tampa
- Tampa International Airport TPA0 km from the centre
- St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport PIE17 km from the centre
- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport SRQ65 km from the centre
- Lakeland Linder International Airport LAL50 km from the centre
- Peter O Knight Airport TPF11 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa?
A full charter runs about US$ 9,500–19,000 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 6,510, with a median of US$ 10,790.
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa?
It is 171 nautical miles (317 km): about 1h00 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Fort Lauderdale → Tampa?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Embraer Legacy 600/650, Embraer Phenom 300, Learjet 60.
Are there empty legs from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa right now?
Yes, 2 listed now, from US$ 6,510. 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 Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA), St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE), Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Tampa to Fort Lauderdale?
The return route has its own page, with 7 empty legs seen. Asking for a round trip in one request 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.