Private jet charter London to Miami

Nine hours non-stop from Farnborough or Luton to Opa-locka, with the afternoon still ahead of you in Miami. Ultra-long-range cabins fly it without a stop; heavy jets refuel in the Azores or Bermuda.

Bank transfer or cryptoPriced in US dollars for this route.

Distance
4,430 miles
Flight time
about 9 hours
One way from
$91,000
Departs from
4 airports around London
Arrives at
3 airports in Miami
Same day
Usually within 24 hours

Leave after breakfast, arrive for lunch

At 4,430 miles London to Miami is a genuine long-haul flight, and the choice of cabin decides whether it is one leg or two. A Gulfstream G650 or Global 6000 flies it non-stop in about nine hours; a Falcon 900 or Legacy 650 stops for fuel, usually in the Azores or Bermuda, and lands about an hour and a half later.

The five-hour time difference works in your favour westbound. A late-morning departure from London lands in Miami mid-afternoon local time, in time for dinner on the water. Opa-locka's private terminal clears customs in minutes and puts you in Brickell or South Beach twenty minutes later.

Miami is a base for a great many large-cabin aircraft, so the return leg prices well, and a round trip with the aircraft waiting a few days in Florida is often the better value than two one-ways.

London office towers lit in the evening, seen across the river
Farnborough for the west, Luton for the north and late departures, Biggin Hill for the City, Stansted for the largest cabins.

What the flight costs

Prices below are indicative one-way figures for the whole aircraft, not per seat. They cover the flight, crew, fuel and the fuel stop where one is needed; overnight parking in Miami, repositioning and handling are quoted separately.

A return with the aircraft waiting in Florida is usually priced well below two one-way flights. Tell us your dates and we confirm the figure in writing.

How private jet charter is priced, by cabin and by route

CabinTypical aircraftSeatsFlight timeOne way from
Heavy jet Legacy 650, Falcon 900LX, Gulfstream G450 12 to 14 10h 30m with a fuel stop $91,000
Ultra-long-range jet Global 6000, Gulfstream G650, Falcon 8X 13 to 16 9h non-stop $120,000
VIP airliner Airbus ACJ319, Boeing Business Jet 18 to 48 9h 15m non-stop $215,000

Figures in US dollars, one way, indicative. Bank transfer in any major currency; crypto also accepted.

Heavy jets refuel in the Azores or Bermuda, adding about ninety minutes to the journey.

Departure airports in London

London has more private airports than any other city in Europe. The choice comes down to where you start, how late you want to leave, and how large the aircraft is.

FAB

Farnborough

Best for
West London, Surrey, Berkshire
Drive
45 to 60 min from Mayfair
FBO
Farnborough Airport, single terminal

Europe's purpose-built business airport. Operating hours 7 am to 10 pm, with limits on weekend movements, so a late-night flight means Luton or Stansted.

LTN

London Luton

Best for
North London, Hertfordshire, late departures
Drive
45 to 60 min from Mayfair
FBO
Signature, Harrods Aviation

Open around the clock and handles every cabin size up to VIP airliners. The workhorse for overnight flights.

BQH

Biggin Hill

Best for
The City, Canary Wharf, Kent
Drive
40 to 55 min from the City
FBO
Biggin Hill Airport, Bombardier service centre

Six-minute helicopter transfer to Battersea. Open 6.30 am to 11 pm on weekdays, 8 am to 10 pm at weekends.

STN

London Stansted

Best for
Large aircraft, north-east London, Cambridge
Drive
60 to 75 min from Mayfair
FBO
Harrods Aviation, Signature, Diamond Hangar

Open around the clock with a long runway, so the natural home for Boeing Business Jets and Airbus Corporate Jets.

Arrival airports in Miami

Opa-locka is the Miami private airport for most arrivals: twenty minutes from Brickell and South Beach with customs on site. Miami International suits VIP airliners; Fort Lauderdale is the choice for Palm Beach-bound guests.

Flying private to Miami from anywhere: airports, aircraft and prices

The Miami skyline at night, mirrored in the still water of Biscayne Bay
Opa-locka is twenty minutes from Brickell and South Beach; Miami International adds full customs and is closer still.
OPF

Miami-Opa locka Executive

Best for
South Beach, Brickell, Coral Gables
Drive
20 to 30 min to South Beach
FBO
Signature, Fontainebleau Aviation, Atlantic

Miami's main private airport, open around the clock with US customs on the field. Handles up to large-cabin jets.

MIA

Miami International

Best for
Downtown, Brickell, VIP airliners
Drive
15 to 20 min to Brickell
FBO
Signature

The closest runway to the centre and the only Miami airport for Boeing Business Jets and Airbus Corporate Jets. Full customs and immigration.

FLL

Fort Lauderdale

Best for
Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, the northern coast
Drive
30 to 45 min to South Beach
FBO
Sheltair, Jetscape, National Jets

Open around the clock with customs and easy parking. The natural choice for guests heading north of the city.

Aircraft that fly it non-stop

Non-stop London to Miami needs an ultra-long-range cabin. The Gulfstream G650 in our fleet does it with margin to spare; the Global 6000 and Falcon 8X do the same. Heavy jets fly the route with one fuel stop, which trades ninety minutes for a lower price, and VIP airliners carry the largest groups from Stansted or Luton.

Aircraft pages for this route: Dassault Falcon 7X, Dassault Falcon 8X.

A Bombardier Global business jet on approach against a clear sky
Aircraft are drawn from operators at both ends of the route, so positioning is rarely the constraint.
01

Ultra-long-range

Thirteen to sixteen seats, a full galley and a bedroom on the largest cabins. The Gulfstream G650 flies London to Miami in about nine hours.

See the Gulfstream G650
02

Heavy jets with a stop

Twelve to fourteen seats and a stand-up cabin. The Legacy 650 in our fleet refuels in the Azores and lands ninety minutes behind the non-stop cabins at a lower price.

See the Legacy 650
03

Large groups

Eighteen seats and above in the Airbus Corporate Jet or Boeing Business Jet, with bedrooms and a full galley, from Stansted or Luton.

See the whole fleet

When Miami fills up

Miami's season runs from November to April, and its biggest weeks fill Opa-locka's ramp days ahead.

  1. December Art Basel Miami Beach The busiest private-aviation week in the United States. Slots, parking and hotel suites go a month out.
  2. December to January Christmas and New Year The peak of the winter season, with the Caribbean and the Bahamas as onward legs.
  3. February Miami International Boat Show Yacht owners and builders in for the week; Opa-locka is full.
  4. March Ultra and spring break A young crowd but a real surge in light and midsize traffic.
  5. May Miami Grand Prix Race weekend at Hard Rock Stadium. Aircraft position in from the whole hemisphere; book early and expect slot windows.

Miami to London

The return leaves from Opa-locka, Miami International or Fort Lauderdale and lands at whichever London airport suits the rest of your day. Eastbound the jet stream helps: allow about eight and a half hours non-stop, and the overnight departure lands in London early afternoon.

Farnborough closes at 10 pm and Biggin Hill at 11 pm, so a morning arrival from Miami suits every London airport; an evening departure from Miami arrives overnight and usually means Luton or Stansted. During Art Basel and the winter season, Opa-locka's departure slots are the scarce resource, so we secure the return when we book the outbound.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private jet from London to Miami cost?

Indicative one-way prices for the whole aircraft start at about $91,000 in a heavy jet; about $120,000 in a ultra-long-range jet; about $215,000 in a vip airliner. Repositioning, overnight parking and handling are quoted separately once we know your dates, and a return with the aircraft waiting is usually priced well below two one-way flights.

How long is the flight?

About 9 hours flight time, depending on the aircraft, the winds and the airports at each end. Every cabin class listed flies it without a stop.

Which airports can I use?

From London: Farnborough, London Luton, Biggin Hill and London Stansted. Into Miami: Miami-Opa locka Executive, Miami International and Fort Lauderdale. Each is described above with its drive time and the operators that handle private flights there.

How do immigration and customs work on arrival?

International arrivals clear US Customs and Border Protection at the FBO at Opa-locka, Miami International or Fort Lauderdale, usually in minutes. ESTA or a visa is required for most nationalities.

Can my dog travel with me?

Pets travel in the cabin. Entering the US, a dog needs a microchip, a CDC import form and a rabies vaccination record from most countries; we arrange the paperwork with the handler.

Can I pay for the charter with crypto?

Yes. Bank transfer in any major currency; crypto also accepted. Tell us your preferred coin and we confirm the network and payment instructions with the contract.

Do you arrange the car at each end?

Yes. We coordinate chauffeured cars on both ends, so a car meets you at the aircraft in Miami and the driver knows the airport's private terminal.

Where would you like to fly?

Tell us what you have in mind. Our team will take care of the charter arrangements and discuss crypto payment if you prefer.

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