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Charter routes / Southeast / Miami to Charleston
420 nm · about 1h 22m block on a midsize jet · typically $13,500–$19,000 one-way.
420 nm
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1h 22m typical block · Midsize Jet
$13,500–$19,000
One-way estimate
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Operators at endpoints
420 nm
Distance
1h 22m
Block time (midsize jet)
$13,500–$19,000
Typical one-way estimate
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Operators at the endpoints
The Miami–Charleston run covers 420 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 1h 22m block time from KOPF to KCHS.
Charleston peaks Mar–May, Sep–Nov, strongest demand around spring and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KCHS tighten around holidays and major events.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 1h 55m | $5,500–$8,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 24m | $10,000–$14,000 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 1h 22m | $13,500–$19,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 1h 19m | $16,000–$22,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 1h 18m | $22,000–$31,000 |
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.
Miami, FL
Nearby alternates
Miami destination guide →Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
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The trip covers about 420 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 22m block time on a midsize jet, a light jet runs about 1h 24m, a heavy jet about 1h 18m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $13,500–$19,000 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $5,500 (turboprop) to $31,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KOPF, KFXE, KMIA; arrivals use KCHS, KJZI. When KCHS is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KNBC, KHXD, KOGB, KSSC.
At 420 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.
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.
