Private Jet Charter to Key West, US (EYW)
Charter private jets to Key West, US. We track about 43 business aircraft movements a month here; the sectors flown most often are Tampa, Boca Raton, Teterboro. Compare aircraft, prices and departure times below.
Private jet charter to Key West
Friday is the busiest day at Key West (19% of all movements), and departures bunch between 14:00 and 17:00 local time. Only 27% of movements fall on the weekend, so this is a business-driven field: Monday mornings and Thursday evenings are the tight slots.
The operators seen most often at Key West are Netjets Sales INC, Flexjet LLC, Tw Leasing LLC. Chartering from a company already based here avoids the positioning leg, which on a short sector can be a third of the price.
The average aircraft tracked here was built in 2009 — about 17 years old. Older airframes are common here, so if cabin connectivity matters, say so when requesting the quote — it narrows the list.
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Private Jet Charter to Key West (EYW)
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Where these flights start
- • Naples 4
- • Miami 2
- • Fort Lauderdale 4
- • Boca Raton 8
Real Flight Activity at Key West International Airport
Observed private jet movements over the last 12 months
Movements by day of week
Friday is the busiest day (19% of all movements), with departures clustering between 14:00 and 17:00 local time.
Where jets actually fly from here
Most common aircraft on the ramp
Most active operators: Netjets Sales INC, Flexjet LLC, Tw Leasing LLC.
Available Aircraft Classes for Key West Flights
Explore all aircraft classes suitable for this route. Compare by passenger capacity, range, and hourly rates to find the perfect jet.
Very Light Jet
Not SuitableComfortable margin here — 2,500 km of range against a usual leg of 326 km — about $5,000 for that leg, so weather diversions are not a problem.
Popular models:
Citation Mustang, Phenom 100, Eclipse 550
Ideal for:
Short business trips, regional flights
Light Jet
Not SuitableFrom here its 4,000 km reach opens intercontinental legs, but the traffic we see is local — 326 km on average — about $7,000 for that leg.
Popular models:
Citation CJ3+, Learjet 75, Phenom 300
Ideal for:
Medium-distance flights, small groups
Seen here:
26% of movements tracked at the field, led by the Embraer Phenom 300.
Midsize Jet
Limited RangeWorth it only if the cabin is the point — 8-10 people on a 326 km hop — about $9,000 for that leg.
Popular models:
Citation Latitude, Hawker 900XP, Learjet 60XR
Ideal for:
Continental flights, business groups
Seen here:
11% of movements tracked at the field, led by the Cessna Citation Latitude.
Super Midsize Jet
Perfect MatchFrom here its 7,500 km reach opens intercontinental legs, but the traffic we see is local — 326 km on average — about $13,000 for that leg.
Popular models:
Citation X+, Challenger 350, G280
Ideal for:
Transcontinental flights, luxury travel
Seen here:
6.9% of movements tracked at the field, led by the Bombardier Challenger 350.
Turboprop
Not SuitableWorth it only if the cabin is the point — 6-12 people on a 326 km hop — about $3,600 for that leg.
Popular models:
King Air 350, TBM 960, Pilatus PC-12
Ideal for:
Short regional flights, cost-effective
Seen here:
26% of movements tracked at the field, led by the Pilatus PC-12.
Not shown here because they cannot make 0 km without a fuel stop: Large Cabin Jet, Ultra Long Range . A technical stop adds an hour and landing fees, so on this sector they only make sense if the cabin size matters more than the schedule.
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Airports Near Key West
Where else you can start the same trip, and how busy those fields are
| Airport | Distance | Tracked movements | Charter from there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples (71ME, US) | 178 km | — | On request |
| Miami (14FA, US) | 202 km | — | On request |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL, US) | 233 km | 21,660 | See charters → |
| Boca Raton (BCT, US) | 262 km | 18,695 | See charters → |
| West Palm Beach (FD38, US) | 289 km | — | On request |
| Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ, US) | 326 km | 3,508 | See charters → |
| Tampa (MCF, US) | 388 km | — | On request |
| Charleston (2ME3, US) | 943 km | — | On request |
Movement counts come from tracked ADS-B data over the last 12 months. A field with more traffic usually has aircraft already on the ground, which removes the positioning leg from your quote — on short sectors that is the difference between two prices, not two airports.
All Routes to Key West
Sectors with tracked demand — each one has its own page with prices and aircraft.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about charter flights to Key West including booking process, aircraft options, and travel costs.
How busy is private aviation into Key West?
521 business aircraft movements were tracked here over the last 12 months, with 91 individual jets recorded in the busiest month.
What kind of jets operate into Key West?
The most frequently tracked types are Pilatus PC-12, Cessna Citation Excel/XLS+, Embraer Phenom 300, and the average aircraft seen here was built in 2009.
How much does it cost to fly to Key West?
Private jet charter costs to Key West vary based on your departure location, aircraft type, and flight duration. Light jets typically start at $3,000-$5,000 per hour, while ultra-long-range jets can cost $10,000-$20,000 per hour. The shortest sector we see from here runs to Naples, 178 km — about 0h 13m in the air, which on a light jet works out near $7,000 once the two-hour minimum is applied.
What aircraft are available to Key West?
Judging by what we track on the ground here, the mix is led by Pilatus PC-12 (turboprop, 26% of movements), Embraer Phenom 300 (light jet, 26% of movements), Cessna Citation Latitude (midsize jet, 11% of movements). The longest sector flown from here is 1,948 km — the leg to Teterboro — and that is the number an aircraft has to clear without a fuel stop.
How do I book a flight to Key West?
Select your preferred route from the options above, choose your departure date and time, specify passenger count, and request a quote. Our team will respond within minutes with available aircraft options, detailed pricing, and booking confirmation. The operators we see most often at Key West are Netjets Sales INC, Flexjet LLC, Tw Leasing LLC, so those fleets are the first we check for your dates.
What airports serve Key West?
Key West is served by multiple airports with private jet facilities. Browse our route listings above to see all available airports, including their codes (IATA/ICAO), FBO services, customs facilities, and operational hours. The fields closest to this one are Naples (178 km), Miami (202 km), Fort Lauderdale (233 km) — worth comparing, because an aircraft already sitting at a busier neighbour often costs less than one flown in empty.
Is there a busier airport near Key West?
Fort Lauderdale sits 233 km away and sees 21,660 tracked movements — more aircraft on the ground there means a shorter positioning leg and, on short sectors, a noticeably lower quote. Worth pricing both ends before you fix the departure.
How far do aircraft fly into Key West?
The sectors we see here run from 178 km (Naples) out to 1,948 km (Teterboro). Anything inside that band is a nonstop for a midsize cabin or bigger; beyond it the aircraft needs either a bigger tank or a technical stop, which adds an hour and landing fees.
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