Charter route · Southeast
Atlanta → Miami
KPDK → KOPF · 522 nm · 1h 37m typical block · $16,000–$22,500 midsize jet
522 nm
Distance
1h 37m
Block time (midsize jet)
$16,000–$22,500
Typical one-way estimate
12
Operators at the endpoints
The Atlanta–Miami run covers 522 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 1h 37m block time from KPDK to KOPF.
Miami peaks Nov–Apr — strongest demand around winter and spring. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KOPF tighten around holidays and major events.
Cost by aircraft class
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 2h 18m | $7,000–$9,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 40m | $11,500–$16,500 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 1h 37m | $16,000–$22,500 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 1h 33m | $18,500–$26,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 1h 31m | $26,000–$36,500 |
Estimates only — class rate card × block time on great-circle distance +8% routing, the same math as the cost estimator. Real quotes vary with dates, positioning, and demand.
Airport options
Rated operators on this route
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first — often the sharpest quotes.
Based near Atlanta
04 / Answers
Atlanta to Miami: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Miami?
The trip covers about 522 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 37m block time on a midsize jet — a light jet runs about 1h 40m, a heavy jet about 1h 31m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Atlanta to Miami cost?
One-way estimates run $16,000–$22,500 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $7,000 (turboprop) to $36,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Atlanta and Miami?
Departures typically use KPDK, KFTY, KRYY; arrivals use KOPF, KFXE, KMIA. When KOPF is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KHWO, KFLL, KTMB, KHST.
What size aircraft is right for Atlanta to Miami?
At 522 nm, most charters book a midsize jet (Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR, 7–9 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Are there empty-leg flights from Atlanta to Miami?
Empty legs on this route are posted by operators as repositioning flights come up — they clear in hours, not days. Watch the empty-legs board or set an alert to catch the next one.