Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota Private Jet Flights
Private Jet Charter provides on-demand private flights between Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota. Fort Lauderdale’s marine industry and its wealth-management offices have clients and owners with homes on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Most trips start in Fort Lauderdale. Winter residents and second-home owners head to the Sarasota area during the winter season, roughly December through April, and fly back in spring. Business travelers go both ways through the year.
With a private jet rental you set the departure time, so you leave when you are ready and land at an airport near your final stop in Sarasota.
Check availability for your dates and we will quote the trip.
Empty Leg Flights to Sarasota
Enquire NowMost Popular Aircraft to Fly Between Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota
Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota is about 150 nautical miles. All three aircraft have range to spare on it, so no fuel stop comes into play.
Book the turboprop Pilatus PC-12 for most trips. On a leg this short, the jets save only a few minutes in the air. The very light jet Citation Mustang and the light jet Embraer Phenom 300E both fly it easily, but neither gets you there enough sooner to justify a higher charter price.
For the December to April winter season, book the turboprop furthest ahead.
Below are some of the most popular aircraft frequently chartered for private jet flights between Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota:
Rent Very Light Jets Citation Mustang
Rent Light Private Jets Embraer Phenom 300E
Rent Turboprops Aircraft Pilatus PC-12
Best Airports for Private Jets Between Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota
Fort Lauderdale Airports
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE): About 15 minutes to downtown Fort Lauderdale outside rush hour. It is the main business aviation airport in the city and is where most private charter departures to the Gulf Coast start.
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): About 15 minutes to Port Everglades. It is the large airline airport for the county, and private jets use it as well.
Sarasota Airports
- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ): About 10 minutes to downtown Sarasota. It is the main airport for the Sarasota and Bradenton area and handles private jets alongside airline traffic.
For most trips, fly FXE to SRQ. Both airports sit within the short drives listed above of the areas most travelers are heading to or leaving.
Private jet airports near Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota
How Much Does a Private Jet Charter Cost from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota?
| Aircraft Type | Estimated Price Range | Average Flight Duration | Example Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | $3,800 – $5,500 | 45 min | Pilatus PC-12 Beech King Air 350 Piaggio Avanti 180 Beech King Air 200 Beech King Air 90 GTx |
| Very Light Jet | $4,500 – $6,500 | 40 min | Citation Mustang Citation M2 Eclipse 500 HondaJet |
| Light Jet | $6,000 – $8,500 | 35 min | Embraer Phenom 300E Lear 35 Nextant 400XT Citation Bravo Premier 1 |
The final one-way price can move with repositioning, since the aircraft may have to fly in from elsewhere. Trips in the December to April winter season can also price higher.
Round-Trip Private Jet Charter Between Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota
The prices in the table are one-way. A same-day return in a turboprop works well, because the flight is under an hour each way and you can spend several hours on the ground in Sarasota. An overnight makes more sense if your plans run into the evening, or if you are a winter resident splitting time between the two cities.
For a stay of a night or more, you can keep the aircraft and crew waiting, with the crew’s hotel and daily expenses for each night part of the round-trip quote. Or the aircraft can leave and return for you, which adds two positioning flights. With a flight time under an hour, a stay of one or two nights usually tips toward waiting. A longer stay, such as a winter-season visit, moves the choice toward sending the aircraft home. Include your return date when you request a quote.
Ready to Book Your Private Jet from Fort Lauderdale to Sarasota?
Our agents answer 24/7, and we help you choose between the turboprop and the jets and pick the airport pairing. We source the aircraft from operators and negotiate the price with them directly.
Call our charter team at +1 (954) 727-0629 or email flights@privatejetcharter.com for help with your flight between Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota. You can also request a private charter flight quote online with your dates.
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