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Fort Lauderdale to The Bahamasby private jet
Breakfast in Fort Lauderdale, lunch on the beach in Nassau. Short island hops are perfect for turboprops and light jets, and many smaller islands are reachable directly.
Three ways to fly this route
Empty Legs
The whole jet, 60–80% off
Jets flying back empty sell the trip at a fraction of the charter price. Dates follow the operator’s schedule.
From ≈ $3,000 for the whole aircraft
Shared Flight
Pay only for your seat
Book one seat on a scheduled private flight and share the cabin with a few other travellers.
Seats on scheduled flights when available
Private Charter
Your jet, your schedule
The whole aircraft on your date and time, from the airport that suits you.
Turboprop ≈ $6,000–9,000 · Light jet ≈ $8,000–12,000
Flight time by jet
| Aircraft | Flight time | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| TurbopropPilatus PC-12, King Air | ≈ 1h 05m | Up to 8 |
| Light jetPhenom 300, Citation CJ3 | ≈ 45m | Up to 7 |
| MidsizeCitation XLS | ≈ 45m | Up to 8 |
Airports for private jets
Questions & answers
How long is a private jet flight from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas?
About 45m nonstop, depending on the aircraft and winds. The distance is about 160 nm.
How much does a private jet from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas cost?
Chartering the whole jet one way typically runs: Turboprop ≈ $6,000–9,000 · Light jet ≈ $8,000–12,000. Empty legs on this route start from ≈ $3,000 for the whole aircraft. Your quote shows the final all-in price.
What is an empty leg?
When a jet has to fly empty to pick up its next clients, the flight is sold at 60–80% off. You get the whole aircraft, but the date and time follow the operator’s schedule.
Which airports are used between Fort Lauderdale and the Bahamas?
South Florida: Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami-Opa Locka (OPF). The Bahamas: Nassau (NAS), Exuma (GGT), North Eleuthera for Harbour Island (ELH). Private terminals mean no security lines and boarding minutes before departure.
Who operates the flight?
Every flight is operated by a certificated air carrier (FAA Part 135 in the US, or the local equivalent abroad) that has full operational control. Summit Jet arranges the booking.
Ready to fly Fort Lauderdale → The Bahamas?
Book the FlightPrices are indicative one-way ranges before taxes and fees and change with date, aircraft and availability. Flight times are typical and depend on aircraft and winds. Summit Jet LLC is an air charter broker; all flights are operated by FAA Part 135 (or equivalent) certificated carriers.
