Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
KOPF, Opa-locka, FL
- Longest runway
- 9L/27R (8,002 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
- FBOs
- 2
15 miles to Brickell, 18 miles to South Beach
Opa-locka airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Miami
Miami is where US private flights to the Caribbean and Latin America begin, and most of them use Opa-locka.
- Main airport
- OPF / KOPF
- Elevation
- 8 ft
- Longest runway
- 9L/27R (8,002 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Miami
Miami-Opa Locka Executive handles most of the city’s private jet traffic. It has on-site customs, long runways for nonstop flights to Europe, and it is 15 miles from Brickell. Miami International is closer to downtown but shares the airfield with airline traffic.
Demand here is very seasonal. Winter and Art Basel week are the peak periods, and summer is quieter, with the start of hurricane season.
Miami Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Miami International Airport
KMIA, Miami, FL
- Longest runway
- 9/27 (13,016 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
- FBOs
- 1
8 miles to Brickell and downtown
Miami International airport guideBefore You Book Miami
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Customs
OPF, MIA and nearby Fort Lauderdale Executive all have customs, so returning from the Bahamas or Mexico is simple.
Caribbean Paperwork
Many islands need advance passenger information and some need landing permits. We collect passport details when you book.
Summer Storms
Thunderstorms build most afternoons from June through September. A 10 am departure avoids most delays.
Nonstop to Europe
Heavy jets reach Madrid, Lisbon and London nonstop from OPF’s 8,000-ft runway.
When Demand Peaks in Miami
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Early December
- Art Basel Miami Beach is one of the busiest private-aviation weeks of the year. Book arrival and departure slots early.
- January–April
- Peak season for flights from the Northeast and Midwest, when one-way southbound pricing is at its highest.
- May
- The Miami Grand Prix weekend brings a spike in arrivals and pressure on ramp space.
- June–November
- Hurricane season. Afternoon thunderstorms are common, so morning departures are more reliable.
Flight Times and Prices to Miami
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to OPF for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,092 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,200–$17,700 | 2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,342 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 50 min$27,000–$33,500 | 4 hr 35 min$42,000–$64,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,105 mi | 2 hr 35 min$11,300–$16,300 | 2 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,177 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,300–$17,900 | 2 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 952 mi | 2 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,578 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr$46,000–$70,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,168 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 30 min$25,000–$31,000 | 4 hr 15 min$39,000–$60,000 |
| Boston (BED) | 1,252 mi | 3 hr 10 min$13,900–$20,000 | 3 hr 5 min$16,800–$22,000 | 2 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Route Guides
Private Jet Miami to Harbour Island
OPFMiami
ELHHarbour Island
- Turboprop
- 1 hr
- Very light jet
- 50 min
- One way from
- $9,000
Private Jet Miami to Houston
OPFMiami
HOUHouston
- Very light jet
- 2 hr 55 min
- Light jet
- 2 hr 35 min
- One way from
- $9,400
Private Jet Miami to Los Angeles
OPFMiami
VNYLos Angeles
- Super-midsize jet
- 5 hr 15 min
- Heavy jet
- 5 hr 15 min
- One way from
- $36,500
Private Jet Miami to Nantucket
OPFMiami
ACKNantucket
- Light jet
- 2 hr 55 min
- Midsize jet
- 2 hr 45 min
- One way from
- $12,600
Private Jet Miami to San Juan
OPFMiami
SJUSan Juan
- Turboprop
- 3 hr 25 min
- Very light jet
- 2 hr 45 min
- One way from
- $9,800
Private Jet Miami to Toronto
OPFMiami
YYZToronto
- Light jet
- 3 hr
- Midsize jet
- 2 hr 55 min
- One way from
- $13,200
Best Aircraft for Miami
For the Bahamas and Florida Keys, a Phenom 100 is the best value. A CJ3 covers New York, the Caribbean and Mexico. The G450 flies nonstop to Europe and South America.
Miami Private Jet Questions
Which Miami airport is best for private jets?
Opa-locka (OPF) for most trips. Miami International if you are connecting to an airline or staying near downtown. Fort Lauderdale Executive is often faster for Aventura and Broward County.
How much is a private jet from Miami to the Bahamas?
Nassau is about 45 minutes by jet or 55 minutes by turboprop. Because operators bill a daily minimum, a turboprop or light jet estimates at about $9,000 to $15,800 one way, before taxes and international fees.
Do I clear customs at my Miami FBO?
Yes. OPF and MIA have customs at the private terminals, so you don’t go through the main airline terminal.
