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Private Jet Charter: Las Vegas to Miami

Private jet charter from Las Vegas to Miami starts at $27,500 one way in a midsize jet or $29,000 in a super midsize jet. The route covers 1,894 nautical miles in 4 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes nonstop, making aircraft selection critical since most midsize jets are at or near the edge of nonstop range at full passenger load (particularly on westbound legs with headwinds). Super midsize and heavy jets (cruising at 470 to 527 knots) carry sufficient fuel reserve to operate nonstop comfortably in all conditions and are recommended for nonstop capability on this transcontinental route. Departures are handled from Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS) or Henderson Executive Airport (KHND). Arrivals use Opa-locka Executive Airport (KOPF), located 10 miles from Miami Beach, or Miami International (KMIA) for downtown Miami destinations. Hogani Jets confirms nonstop capability for every aircraft presented for this route before booking and coordinates all charters through licensed Part 135 direct air carriers.

Flight Time

4 hr 10 min to 4 hr 45 min

Distance

1,894 nm (2,179 mi)

Airports

KLAS / KHND to KOPF / KMIA

Charter From

$27,500+

Best For

Entertainment industry, New Year's Eve, EDC, Art Basel, Golden Knights fans

Note: Charter pricing reflects aircraft type, positioning, taxes, landing fees, and demand. New Year's Eve, Art Basel week in December, and EDC Las Vegas in May are priced significantly higher. Contact Hogani Jets for an accurate all-in quote.

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Las Vegas and Miami are the two cities most synonymous with the entertainment economy in the United States. Both are open around the clock, both attract the same ultra-high-net-worth clientele, and both anchor the private jet leisure market at its peak moments. The charter corridor between them is one of the most distinctive in the country.

New Year's Eve is the single highest-demand event on this corridor. Both Las Vegas and Miami host world-class New Year's events simultaneously. Groups often charter from Las Vegas to Miami for the December 31 celebration and return in the days following. Aircraft from both markets position for these events, making this the most compressed pricing period of the year on the Las Vegas to Miami sector. Book 8 to 12 weeks ahead for New Year's Eve.

Art Basel Miami Beach in early December is the second highest-demand event from Las Vegas. The art fair draws the Las Vegas hospitality industry, casino entertainment buyers, and the luxury market that moves between the two cities. 

The Faena District, Wynwood, and the Miami Beach Convention Center events align with the Las Vegas entertainment calendar in a way that makes this a consistent December demand window.

EDC Las Vegas (Electric Daisy Carnival) in May generates significant Miami to Las Vegas demand, with return positioning creating Las Vegas to Miami empty legs in the days following the festival. Miami's electronic music and nightlife industry is closely connected to the Las Vegas residency circuit; artists, promoters, and nightclub executives move between the two cities throughout the year.

The casino and hospitality industry generates consistent corporate demand. Las Vegas resort operators maintain Miami Beach properties and partnerships. Corporate entertainment, hospitality executive travel, and entertainment industry business connects Bellagio-level Las Vegas operators with South Beach and Brickell-based clients.

This is the most technically important decision on the Las Vegas to Miami route. At 1,894 nautical miles, the correct aircraft category depends on nonstop capability, not cabin preference.

Category

Example Aircraft

One-Way From

Nonstop

Notes

Midsize Jet (select models)

$27,500+

Conditional

A few midsize models fly this route nonstop; most need a fuel stop. Confirm per aircraft before booking.

Super Midsize

Challenger 350, Citation Longitude

$29,000+

Yes

Recommended. 3,200+ nm range; comfortably nonstop in all conditions; walk-around cabin.

Heavy Jet

$38,000+

Yes

Best for large groups 12+; superior range margins; multiple cabin zones.

Ultra Long Range

$44,000+

Yes

Premium cabin experience; sleeping capability; best for premium leisure or large corporate groups.

Category

Three-Day Round Trip From

Notes

Midsize Jet

$52,000+

Stand-up cabin for groups of 7 to 9

Super Midsize

$58,000+

Most popular LV to Miami round-trip; walk-around cabin both ways

Heavy Jet

$68,000+

Large groups; multiple cabin zones; best for 4+ night stays

Ultra Long Range

$80,000+

Maximum cabin and range

Note: Prices shown are starting round-trip prices for a three-day trip, out on day one and back on day three. Longer stays, dates and demand change the price, and your quote is one all-in price.

Aircraft Category

Hourly Rate

Example Aircraft

Midsize Jet

$2,800–$5,500/hr

Hawker 850XP, Citation Latitude

Super Midsize

$4,500–$7,500/hr

Challenger 350, Praetor 600, Citation Longitude

Heavy Jet

$5,500–$8,500/hr

Challenger 650, Falcon 900, Gulfstream G450

Ultra Long Range

$9,500–$20,000/hr

Gulfstream G550, Global 6500

Narrowbody VIP Airliner

$10,000–$29,000/hr

ACJ320neo, BBJ 737

Widebody VIP Airliner

$28,000–$60,000/hr

Boeing 787 VIP, Boeing 747-8 VIP

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Flight time from Harry Reid International (KLAS) to Opa-locka Executive (KOPF) is 4 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes in a super midsize jet and 4 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes in a midsize jet that can complete the sector nonstop. 

Heavy jets at higher cruise speeds complete the sector in approximately 4 hours. The Citation Longitude and Challenger 350 are among the fastest super midsize options on this route.

Prevailing winds on this east-west corridor can significantly affect flight time. Westbound flights from Miami to Las Vegas are typically 30 to 45 minutes longer than eastbound flights from Las Vegas to Miami due to prevailing westerly winds. The eastbound Las Vegas to Miami direction can benefit from tailwinds, particularly in winter when the jet stream is generally stronger.

Three factors shape price on this corridor: event timing at both ends, aircraft category for nonstop certification, and the transcontinental positioning cost.

New Year's Eve in Las Vegas and Miami simultaneously is the single peak pricing event. Art Basel Miami Beach in December and EDC Las Vegas in May generate the next demand spikes. Ultra Music Festival in Miami (March) and the Las Vegas Grand Prix (November) add discrete demand windows throughout the year.

Because this is a long sector, the price floor is higher than shorter leisure routes. There are no light jet or turboprop options on this route. Many clients charter a midsize jet because it is cheaper and accept a fuel stop; a few midsize models can fly it nonstop, but not many, so super midsize jets are recommended for a nonstop flight.

Airport

ICAO / IATA

Runway

Notes

KLAS / LAS

14,510 ft

5 miles from the Strip. Two private FBOs (Signature, Atlantic). All aircraft. Primary for most LV to Miami charters.

Henderson Executive Airport

KHND / HSH

6,501 ft

13 miles south of the Strip. Quieter FBO. Light through super midsize. Good for Henderson/south Las Vegas clients.

North Las Vegas Airport

KVGT / VGT

5,003 ft

6 miles from downtown. Light and midsize jets.

Opa-locka Executive (PRIMARY Miami)

KOPF / OPF

8,002 ft

10 miles from Miami Beach. Dedicated private aviation. Primary arrival for most Las Vegas to Miami charters.

Miami International

KMIA / MIA

13,000 ft

8 miles from downtown. Private FBO. Best for downtown financial district clients.

Fort Lauderdale Executive

KFXE / FXE

6,002 ft

25 miles from Miami Beach. Broward County clients.

Destination

Best Airport

Notes

South Beach and Miami Beach (luxury hotels)

KOPF

10 miles from Opa-locka; 15 to 20 min to Faena, Fontainebleau, and South Beach

Wynwood Arts District (Art Basel)

KOPF or KMIA

15 miles from Opa-locka; Art Basel Miami Beach hub in December

Brickell Financial District

KMIA

6 miles from MIA; corporate hotel and financial services cluster

Bal Harbour and Surfside

KOPF

12 miles from Opa-locka; upscale residential and retail

Key Biscayne

KMIA

12 miles from MIA; beach and outdoor destination

Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix (May)

KOPF

14 miles from Opa-locka; race venue in Miami Gardens

Entertainment industry executives and casino operators move between the Las Vegas hospitality circuit and Miami's South Beach entertainment and nightlife economy throughout the year.

New Year's Eve groups who want to celebrate in Miami and return to Las Vegas in the days following, or who celebrate in Las Vegas and want a post-New Year Miami beach escape.

Art Basel attendees from Las Vegas's arts, design, hospitality, and luxury market who travel to Miami Beach for the December art fair week.

Golden Knights NHL fans and Las Vegas sports groups attending Miami Heat games, Florida Panthers games, or major Miami entertainment events where private charter provides coordinated group travel.

Empty legs on the Las Vegas to Miami corridor surface primarily around major event windows. Aircraft positioning from Las Vegas for EDC creates return empty legs toward Miami. Art Basel and New Year's Eve generate empty legs in both directions as aircraft reposition after event deliveries.

This route's long-range aircraft mix creates a smaller but more valuable empty leg market. Savings typically run 25 to 50 percent below standard one-way pricing. Contact Hogani Jets at +1-855-660-0573 to register for Las Vegas to Miami empty leg alerts.

Hogani Jets is an air charter broker with access to the full Las Vegas and national operator network. As a broker, Hogani Jets confirms nonstop capability for every aircraft presented for this 1,894-nautical-mile sector before booking is confirmed.

Charters coordinated through Hogani Jets are facilitated through licensed Part 135 direct air carriers who hold full operational control and regulatory compliance for every flight.

Contact Hogani Jets at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573 to plan your Las Vegas to Miami charter.

Reviewed by Matt Hogan — Founder, Hogani Jets & Aviation Specialist.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Super midsize jet charters start at $29,000 one-way. Heavy jets begin at $38,000, and ultra-long-range jets at $44,000. Peak windows like New Year's Eve add a 25 to 50 percent premium.

A few can: select midsize jets like the Hawker 850XP and Citation Latitude can handle this 1,894-nautical-mile sector nonstop under favorable weather, though Hogani Jets verifies specific aircraft range capabilities prior to booking. Most midsize jets need a fuel stop, which many clients accept for the lower price.

The 1,894-nm eastbound flight takes approximately 4 hours and 10 to 30 minutes in a super midsize jet, with prevailing tailwinds or headwinds adjusting flight times by up to 30 minutes.

New Year's Eve is the ultimate peak, requiring 8 to 12 weeks of advance booking. Art Basel in December and EDC Las Vegas in May also drive heavy demand and premium pricing.

Harry Reid International (KLAS) features dedicated private FBO terminals handling all aircraft categories. Henderson Executive (HND) and North Las Vegas (VGT) serve as excellent uncongested alternatives across the valley.

Opa-locka Executive (KOPF) is the premier hub for Miami Beach access. Miami International (KMIA) serves downtown Brickell clients, while Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE) serves Broward County travelers.

Yes. Private FBOs at Las Vegas airports permit vetted chauffeured vehicles to pull right up to your aircraft steps for complete privacy and zero terminal delays.

Yes. Private operators on this transcontinental route are exceptionally pet-friendly. Your dog can sit right beside you in the main cabin without a crate, eliminating commercial cargo stress.

Due to the nearly 4.5-hour flight duration each way, same-day round trips are physically demanding and typically reserved for urgent business; multi-day itineraries are far more common.

This major cross-country route features strong heavy and super-midsize jet availability. Last-minute charters can frequently be coordinated with just four to six hours of notice through Hogani Jets.

Super midsize jets like the Challenger 350 or Citation X are ideal. They offer nonstop range for this 1,894-nautical-mile cross-country flight, spacious stand-up cabins, and generous baggage capacity for luggage or golf bags.

No. Hogani Jets is an air charter broker. All charters are facilitated through licensed Part 135 direct air carriers who maintain full operational control and regulatory compliance for every flight.

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Last Updated: 30 Oct 2026, 11:02 AM ET