Private Jet Charter · USA
Miami
South Florida's private jet capital
Private Jet Charter to Miami
Miami is the busiest private aviation market in the United States after Teterboro, with more than 90,000 business aviation movements per year across the South Florida airports. Opa-Locka Executive (KOPF) handles the majority of executive movements, with direct ramp transfers to Brickell, Star Island, Bal Harbour, and Fisher Island.
From Art Basel to the Miami Grand Prix to winter sun on Star Island, SkyBridge Jets arranges arrivals for clients flying transcontinental from Europe or hopping in from Teterboro and Aspen. Helicopter onward to the Bahamas (Bimini, Nassau) and Florida Keys is routinely available.
Why Fly Private to Miami
- Avoid MIA terminal congestion entirely
- Direct ramp transfers to Brickell in 15 minutes
- Helicopter onward to Bahamas and Keys
- Slots tighten during Art Basel and F1
- 24/7 customs at KOPF and KMIA
Quick Facts
Flight Time from London
9h 30m
Recommended Aircraft
Heavy Jet / Ultra Long Range
From London (indicative)
£105,000 – £145,000
Best Season
November–May (peak Art Basel December)
Timezone
EST / EDT (UTC-5 / -4)
Currency · Language
USD ($) · English / Spanish
Arrivals
Airports & FBOs
Airports
Opa-Locka Executive
KOPFPrimary South Florida executive airport
Miami International
KMIAInternational arrivals with Signature FBO
Miami Executive
KTMBSouth Miami / Coral Gables
Fort Lauderdale Executive
KFXENorthern alternative for Palm Beach corridor
Preferred FBOs
Signature Flight Support KOPF
KOPFLargest FBO in South Florida
Atlantic Aviation KOPF
KOPFSignature Flight Support KMIA
KMIABanyan Air Service
KFXEWhere to Stay
Recommended Hotels
Legendary
Faena Hotel Miami Beach
Mid-Beach
Alan Faena's red-and-gold theatrical icon
Resort
Four Seasons Surf Club
Surfside
Restored 1930 Russell Pancoast landmark
Legendary
The Setai
South Beach
Asian-influenced sanctuary on Collins
Boutique
1 Hotel South Beach
South Beach
Sustainable design, four pools
Urban
Mandarin Oriental Miami
Brickell Key
Resort
Acqualina Resort
Sunny Isles
Five-star Forbes-rated beachfront
Our concierge desk arranges preferred rates, suite upgrades, and chauffeured transfers from the FBO to any of these properties. Contact us to coordinate.
The City
Neighbourhoods
South Beach (SoBe)
Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue, the Art Deco district.
Brickell
The financial district — banks, condos, fine dining.
Star Island & Fisher Island
Private island communities of the UHNW set.
Bal Harbour & Surfside
Bal Harbour Shops, the Four Seasons Surf Club, quieter old money.
The Table
Dining & Social
Carbone
Italian-American
South Beach
Cote Miami
Korean steakhouse
Design District
Joia Beach
Mediterranean
Watson Island
Stubborn Seed
Modern American (Voltaggio)
South Beach
Le Jardinier
Vegetable-forward (Joël Robuchon team)
Design District
Reservations at flagship rooms can be arranged on request — including private rooms, full buy-outs, and chef's table experiences.
The Calendar
Events That Drive Private Aviation
December (1st week)
Art Basel Miami Beach
$3bn+ in transactions, peak slot pressure
May
Miami Grand Prix (F1)
Hard Rock Stadium circuit, three-day event
March
Miami Open (Tennis)
Hard Rock Stadium
February
Miami International Boat Show
Largest in-water show in the Americas
February
Super Bowl (when hosted)
Unparalleled slot demand
Slot and ramp capacity tightens around marquee events — we recommend booking 6–12 weeks ahead of the calendar peak.
Onward Transfer
Ground & Helicopter Transfers
Chauffeur
15–20 min
KOPF → Brickell / South Beach
Chauffeur
20 min
KOPF → Bal Harbour / Surfside
Helicopter
30 / 60 min
Miami → Bimini / Nassau
Yacht Tender
On request
Miami Beach Marina → anchored yacht
Good to Know
Operational Notes
ESTA / visa required for non-US passport holders
Customs at KOPF, KMIA, KTMB — 24/7 at KOPF & KMIA
Hurricane season June–November (low impact for SE Florida)
Aircraft parking limited during Art Basel — positioning required
Onward & Inbound
Popular Routes from Miami
Miami → New York
2h 45m · Midsize Jet · from £19,500
Miami → London
9h 30m · Ultra Long Range · from £105,000
Miami → Aspen
4h 00m · Midsize Jet · from £28,500
Miami → Los Angeles
5h 00m · Heavy Jet · from £42,000
Miami → Nassau
45 min · Light Jet · from £8,500
Miami → Cabo San Lucas
4h 30m · Heavy Jet · from £35,000
FAQ
Miami Charter — Questions Answered
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