Charter route · Southeast
Dallas → Fort Lauderdale
KADS → KFXE · 959 nm · 2h 33m typical block · $30,500–$43,000 super-midsize jet
959 nm
Distance
2h 33m
Block time (super-midsize jet)
$30,500–$43,000
Typical one-way estimate
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Operators at the endpoints
The Dallas–Fort Lauderdale run covers 959 nautical miles, typically flown on a super-midsize jet in about 2h 33m block time from KADS to KFXE.
Fort Lauderdale peaks Nov–Apr — strongest demand around winter and spring. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KFXE 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 | 3h 55m | $12,000–$16,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 2h 46m | $19,500–$27,000 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 2h 41m | $27,000–$37,500 |
| Super-Midsize JetTypical | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 2h 33m | $30,500–$43,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 2h 30m | $42,500–$59,500 |
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 Dallas
04 / Answers
Dallas to Fort Lauderdale: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Dallas to Fort Lauderdale?
The trip covers about 959 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 2h 33m block time on a super-midsize jet — a light jet runs about 2h 46m, a heavy jet about 2h 30m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Dallas to Fort Lauderdale cost?
One-way estimates run $30,500–$43,000 on a super-midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $12,000 (turboprop) to $59,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Dallas and Fort Lauderdale?
Departures typically use KADS, KDAL, KFTW, KAFW; arrivals use KFXE, KFLL. When KFXE is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KBCT, KHWO, KOPF, KMIA.
What size aircraft is right for Dallas to Fort Lauderdale?
At 959 nm, most charters book a super-midsize jet (Citation Longitude, Challenger 350, 8–12 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Are there empty-leg flights from Dallas to Fort Lauderdale?
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.