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Turboprop Charter: NYC to Miami

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The turboprop is the entry tier on the New York–Miami corridor. The route runs about 950 nautical miles; every aircraft in this class covers it nonstop. The trade is speed for cost. A turboprop cruises slower than a jet and charters for less per hour than anything else that flies privately.

Departure points are the New York metro fields — Teterboro Airport (TEB), Westchester County Airport (HPN), Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) and Republic Airport (FRG). Arrival is South Florida: Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) or Miami International Airport (MIA). Short-field performance puts more of these airports in reach than a jet can use.

Turboprop Charter: NYC to Miami

Private charters on the New York–Miami corridor depart from Teterboro Airport (TEB), Westchester County Airport (HPN), Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) or Republic Airport (FRG), and arrive at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Miami International Airport (MIA) or Palm Beach International (PBI).

Compare Turboprops for New York to Miami

Compare at a glance

Aircraft Passengers Range Cruise From (one-way)
King Air 350 8 1,806 nm 312 ktas $9,000
King Air 260 6–8 1,720 nm 310 ktas $9,000
King Air C90GTx 5–6 1,260 nm 272 ktas $8,000
Pilatus PC-12 6–8 1,765 nm 290 ktas $8,500
Avanti EVO 6–7 1,510 nm 402 ktas $9,500
TBM 960 4 1,730 nm 330 ktas $7,500
Kodiak 900 6 1,129 nm 210 ktas $6,500
Grand Caravan EX 9–10 912 nm 185 ktas $5,500
M600/SLS 4–5 1,658 nm 274 ktas $6,500
E1000 GX 4–5 1,560 nm 333 ktas $7,000

Route fit

Plan on roughly three to three and three-quarter hours block to block, against about two and a half in a jet. The hour you give up buys the lowest seat-mile cost in private aviation. For a short-notice trip or a budget-led booking, that is the case for the class.

  • Lowest hourly cost of any private aircraft
  • Nonstop New York to Miami with a full cabin
  • Access to the widest set of regional fields
  • Right-sized for one to nine travellers

Aircraft in this class

The catalogue runs from the twin-engine King Air 350 and single-engine Pilatus PC-12 down to the four-seat TBM 960. Cabins, baggage volume and range differ; the comparison below sets them side by side.

Turboprop or light jet

A light jet is the next tier up. It flies higher, faster and quieter, and costs more per hour. The decision is one hour of flight time against a step in price. We quote both so the difference is explicit.

Twin turboprop on a regional ramp before a New York to Miami charter Pressurised turboprop cabin in club seating for a New York to Miami flight Passenger boarding a turboprop by airstair at a regional New York field

Frequently asked questions

What does a turboprop charter from NYC to Miami cost?

The lowest band on the route — roughly $6,000 to $14,000 one-way, depending on the aircraft and date. Quotes are all-in: fuel, fees and taxes are in the figure.

Will a turboprop fly the route nonstop?

Yes. Every turboprop in the catalogue carries enough range for the roughly 950-nautical-mile corridor nonstop with a full cabin, in about three to three and a half hours.

What is the difference between a turboprop and a jet?

A turboprop uses a propeller driven by a turbine engine. It cruises lower and slower than a jet, costs less to charter, and reaches smaller airfields. The cabin is pressurised and the FBO experience is identical.

How many seats does a turboprop hold?

Four to nine, by type. The King Air 350 seats eight; the single-engine PC-12 seats six to eight; the TBM 960 seats four.

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