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Charter routes / Mountain / Miami to Vail
1,568 nm · about 3h 57m block on a super-midsize jet · typically $47,500–$66,500 one-way.
1,568 nm
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3h 57m typical block · Super-Midsize Jet
$47,500–$66,500
One-way estimate
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Operators at endpoints
1,568 nm
Distance
3h 57m
Block time (super-midsize jet)
$47,500–$66,500
Typical one-way estimate
7
Operators at the endpoints
The Miami–Vail run covers 1,568 nautical miles, typically flown on a super-midsize jet in about 3h 57m block time from KOPF to KEGE.
Vail peaks Dec–Mar, Jun–Sep, strongest demand around winter and summer. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KEGE tighten around holidays and major events.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 6h 11m | $18,500–$26,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 4h 17m | $30,000–$42,000 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 4h 09m | $41,500–$58,000 |
| Super-Midsize JetTypical | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 3h 57m | $47,500–$66,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 3h 53m | $66,000–$92,500 |
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.
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
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The trip covers about 1,568 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 3h 57m block time on a super-midsize jet, a light jet runs about 4h 17m, a heavy jet about 3h 53m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $47,500–$66,500 on a super-midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $18,500 (turboprop) to $92,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KOPF, KFXE, KMIA; arrivals use KEGE, KASE. When KEGE is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KRIL, KHDN, KGUC, KGJT.
At 1,568 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.
