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New York to Miami, On Your Schedule.

Wheels-up from Teterboro to Opa-locka in about 2h45 — skip the LaGuardia chaos, land 10 minutes from South Beach.

NYC MIA ~1,090 nm

The Route Facts

Everything you need to know about the #1 East Coast private-jet corridor.

Departure Airports

3 FBOs

Teterboro (KTEB), Westchester (KHPN), Republic (KFRG). All within 45 minutes of Manhattan.

~2h45–3h00

Arrival Airports

3 Options

Opa-locka (KOPF), Miami Int'l (KMIA), Fort Lauderdale (KFLL). KOPF is 10 minutes from South Beach.

10 min to beach

Flight Time

~2h45

Block-to-block in a light or midsize jet. Headwinds can push it to 3h00. Super-midsize cruise slightly faster.

+15 min taxi

Distance

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Great-circle distance from the NYC metro area to Miami. Actual routing may vary slightly for airspace and weather.

Popular corridor

Best aircraft for this leg

Light, midsize, and super-midsize jets all work for NYC↔Miami. Here is how they compare.

Light Jet

Citation CJ3

Speed & efficiency for 1–4 passengers

6–7 pax ~2h55 1,000 lbs
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Select CJ3
Midsize Jet

Citation XLS+

Stand-up cabin, best value for 5–7 passengers

8 pax ~2h45 1,800 lbs
$0
Select XLS+
Super-Midsize

Challenger 350

Transcontinental range, ultra-smooth ride

9–10 pax ~2h40 2,500 lbs
$0
Select Challenger 350

Why fly private NYC↔MIA

The commercial alternative is a 3-hour slog through LaGuardia or JFK security, followed by a crowded cabin and a 45-minute Uber from MIA. Private gets you there in half the total time, with none of the hassle.

Arrive 15 minutes before wheels up

Show your ID, walk to the jet. No TSA lines, no terminals, no stress.

Choose your exact departure time

Early morning meeting in Midtown? Wheels up at 6:00 AM. Dinner in Wynwood? Depart at 7:00 PM.

Pets, luggage, and gear — no problem

Bring your dog in the cabin, load golf clubs, skis, or extra bags without baggage fees or size limits.

NYC Miami Total journey time Commercial: 6h+ Private: 3h15

Departure FBOs

  • Teterboro (KTEB): The premier NYC private airport. Signature, Meridian, and Jet Aviation FBOs with lounges, car-to-plane service, and direct Manhattan access.
  • Westchester (KHPN): Ideal for Westchester, Greenwich, and northern Connecticut. Fast FBO turnaround with ample ramp space.
  • Republic (KFRG): Convenient for Long Island and eastern Queens. Less congested than KTEB on peak weekends.

Arrival FBOs

  • Opa-locka (KOPF): 10 minutes from South Beach and Wynwood. The top choice for Miami-area private arrivals. Modern FBO facilities and customs on-field.
  • Miami Int'l (KMIA): Best for international connections. GA terminals separate from commercial concourses with dedicated customs.
  • Fort Lauderdale (KFLL): Preferred for Boca Raton and Palm Beach County. Signature and Sheltair FBOs with concierge car service.

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Frequently asked questions

Teterboro (KTEB) is the gold standard. It is 15 minutes from Midtown via tunnel or helicopter transfer, with three world-class FBOs. If you are north of the city, Westchester (KHPN) saves 20–30 minutes of driving.

Block-to-block is typically 2h45 to 3h00 depending on aircraft type, headwinds, and routing. Add 10–15 minutes of taxi time at each end. Super-midsize jets cruise faster and can shave 10–15 minutes off the block time.

Absolutely. Pets travel in the cabin with you on nearly every light jet and above. Golf clubs fit in the baggage compartment of all midsize and super-midsize jets. Just let us know in advance so we confirm weight-and-balance.

Your quote includes aircraft, crew, fuel, landing fees, and FBO handling. Catering, ground transportation, de-icing, and international customs are additional and itemized before you confirm. No hidden fees — ever.

For standard requests, 4–6 hours is typical. For urgent same-day departures from Teterboro or Opa-locka, we can often position and launch within 2–3 hours. The earlier you alert us, the more options you have.