Charter route · Southeast
Miami → Birmingham
KOPF → KBHM · 570 nm · 1h 44m typical block · $17,500–$24,500 midsize jet
570 nm
Distance
1h 44m
Block time (midsize jet)
$17,500–$24,500
Typical one-way estimate
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Operators at the endpoints
The Miami–Birmingham run covers 570 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 1h 44m block time from KOPF to KBHM.
Birmingham peaks Year-round — strongest demand around winter and spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KBHM 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 28m | $7,500–$10,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 47m | $12,500–$17,500 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 1h 44m | $17,500–$24,500 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 1h 40m | $20,000–$28,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 1h 38m | $28,000–$39,000 |
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.
04 / Answers
Miami to Birmingham: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Miami to Birmingham?
The trip covers about 570 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 44m block time on a midsize jet — a light jet runs about 1h 47m, a heavy jet about 1h 38m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Miami to Birmingham cost?
One-way estimates run $17,500–$24,500 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $7,500 (turboprop) to $39,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Miami and Birmingham?
Departures typically use KOPF, KFXE, KMIA; arrivals use KBHM, KEET. When KBHM is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KANB, KTCL, KHSV, KHUA.
What size aircraft is right for Miami to Birmingham?
At 570 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 Miami to Birmingham?
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.