Turboprop
New York to Miami about 3h 45m–4h
The thrifty option, though at nearly four hours it suits travellers who value cost over speed.
6–9 seats · ~1,800 nm · $1,800–3,200 an hour
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At about 950 nautical miles, the run south is within reach of almost every aircraft size. Here is what each one seats, how long it takes and what an hour costs.
Very light jet
New York to Miami about 3h–3h 10m
Two to four people with light bags; nonstop to Miami, a little slower than larger jets.
4–5 seats · 1,400–1,550 nm · $2,800–4,200 an hour
Light jet
New York to Miami about 2h 45m–3h
The most booked size on this route: nonstop, quick, and room for a family’s luggage.
6–8 seats · 2,000–2,150 nm · $3,500–5,500 an hour
Midsize jet
New York to Miami about 2h 45m–3h
A taller cabin and more baggage space for golf bags and longer winter stays.
7–9 seats · ~2,100 nm · $4,500–7,000 an hour
Super-midsize jet
New York to Miami about 2h 40m
Stand-up cabin and a flat floor; worth it for groups of six to eight.
8–10 seats · 3,200–4,000 nm · $6,500–9,500 an hour
Large-cabin jet
New York to Miami about 2h 35m
Room for a big family or two, a rear lounge and usually a flight attendant.
10–16 seats · 4,000–4,300 nm · $8,500–13,000 an hour
Ultra-long-range jet
New York to Miami about 2h 30m
More aircraft than the trip needs, unless you are carrying on to Europe or South America.
13–19 seats · 7,500–7,700 nm · $12,000–20,000+ an hour
Spec table
Seven categories side by side
Estimated US hourly ranges before tax and fees; typical range shrinks with full cabins and winter headwinds.
| Category | Seats | Typical range | Cabin height | Hourly, estimated | Typical aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | 6–9 | ~1,800 nm | Seated cabin | $1,800–3,200 | Pilatus PC-12, King Air 350 |
| Very light jet | 4–5 | 1,400–1,550 nm | Seated cabin | $2,800–4,200 | HondaJet, Citation M2 |
| Light jet | 6–8 | 2,000–2,150 nm | about 4.8–4.9 ft | $3,500–5,500 | Phenom 300E, Citation CJ4, Learjet 75 |
| Midsize jet | 7–9 | ~2,100 nm | about 5.7 ft | $4,500–7,000 | Citation XLS+ |
| Super-midsize jet | 8–10 | 3,200–4,000 nm | about 6.0 ft | $6,500–9,500 | Challenger 350, Citation Longitude, Praetor 600 |
| Large-cabin jet | 10–16 | 4,000–4,300 nm | 6.0–6.2 ft | $8,500–13,000 | Gulfstream G450, Challenger 650, Falcon 2000LXS |
| Ultra-long-range jet | 13–19 | 7,500–7,700 nm | 6.2 ft or more | $12,000–20,000+ | Gulfstream G650ER, Global 7500 |
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