18Oct
Sun
Cessna Citation Excel/XLS Midsize jet, 7 seats
US$ 4,490
whole aircraft
Private jet from Fort Myers to Sarasota/Bradenton
We have seen 3 empty legs from Fort Myers to Sarasota/Bradenton, from US$ 2,590. A full charter is estimated at US$ 4,800–9,600. 67 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 67 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, light jet
- US$ 2,590
- One-way charter, light jet
- US$ 9,600
Published flights
10Nov
Tue
Embraer Phenom 300 Light jet, 7 seats
US$ 2,590
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 3
- Lowest price
- US$ 2,590
- Median price
- US$ 4,490
- Latest flight
- 25 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 25 Oct 2026 | Cessna Citation X | US$ 8,890 |
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 | 1h00 | 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 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 2,590, against US$ 9,600 for a full charter on a light jet: about 73% 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 Myers
- Southwest Florida International Airport RSW0 km from the centre
- Page Field FMY12 km from the centre
- Naples Municipal Airport APF43 km from the centre
- Punta Gorda Airport PGD49 km from the centre
- Immokalee Regional Airport IMM37 km from the centre
Airports in Sarasota/Bradenton
- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport SRQ0 km from the centre
- St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport PIE59 km from the centre
- Tampa International Airport TPA65 km from the centre
- Venice Municipal Airport VNC38 km from the centre
- Albert Whitted Airport SPG42 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Fort Myers to Sarasota/Bradenton?
A full charter runs about US$ 4,800–9,600 on a light jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 2,590, with a median of US$ 4,490.
How long is the flight from Fort Myers to Sarasota/Bradenton?
It is 67 nautical miles (124 km): about 1h00 on a light jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Fort Myers → Sarasota/Bradenton?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation Excel/XLS, Cessna Citation X, Embraer Phenom 300.
Are there empty legs from Fort Myers to Sarasota/Bradenton right now?
Yes, 2 listed now, from US$ 2,590. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Fort Myers: Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), Page Field (FMY), Naples Municipal Airport (APF). In Sarasota/Bradenton: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE), Tampa International Airport (TPA). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Sarasota/Bradenton to Fort Myers?
The return route has its own page, with 1 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.