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Charter routes / Northeast / Miami to Portland, Maine
1,171 nm · about 3h 02m block on a super-midsize jet · typically $36,500–$51,000 one-way.
1,171 nm
Great-circle
3h 02m typical block · Super-Midsize Jet
$36,500–$51,000
One-way estimate
9
Operators at endpoints
1,171 nm
Distance
3h 02m
Block time (super-midsize jet)
$36,500–$51,000
Typical one-way estimate
9
Operators at the endpoints
The Miami–Portland, Maine run covers 1,171 nautical miles, typically flown on a super-midsize jet in about 3h 02m block time from KOPF to KPWM.
Portland peaks Jun–Oct, strongest demand around summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KPWM tighten around holidays and major events.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 4h 43m | $14,000–$20,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 3h 17m | $23,000–$32,500 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 3h 12m | $32,000–$44,500 |
| Super-Midsize JetTypical | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 3h 02m | $36,500–$51,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 2h 59m | $50,500–$71,000 |
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.
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
Based near Miami
04 / Answers
The trip covers about 1,171 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 3h 02m block time on a super-midsize jet, a light jet runs about 3h 17m, a heavy jet about 2h 59m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $36,500–$51,000 on a super-midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $14,000 (turboprop) to $71,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KOPF, KFXE, KMIA; arrivals use KPWM, KAUG, KRKD. When KPWM is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KBXM, KPSM, KCON, KMHT.
At 1,171 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.
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.
