Private Jet Charter to the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale: Best Islands for a Long Weekend

Based in Fort Lauderdale, the Caribbean covers a wide range of flight times depending on the island - from under an hour to the Bahamas up to three-plus hours further southeast. Matching the right aircraft to the distance is what actually determines your options and cost.

Short Hops (Under 1.5 Hours): Bahamas, Turks and Caicos

Covered in more detail in private jet charter to the Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale/Miami, these are the fastest Caribbean trips from our base - genuinely workable as long weekends or even day trips depending on the destination.

Mid-Range (1.5–3 Hours): Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands

This is where the Falcon 50 starts to make more sense than a light or midsize jet - its 3,200 nm range means these routes use only a fraction of its capability, which translates into a smoother, faster flight with comfortable reserves.

Longer Range (3+ Hours): St. Barts, Lesser Antilles, Southern Caribbean

For groups heading further south and east - St. Barts, Anguilla, or the Grenadines - the Falcon 900B or Gulfstream IV-SP offer the combination of range and cabin size that makes a longer Caribbean crossing comfortable for a full group rather than cramped for a smaller one.

A Common Pairing: Jet In, Yacht Out

A recurring pattern with Caribbean charters is landing to meet a yacht already in the islands rather than flying commercial and losing a day to transfers - something we go into further in luxury private jet charter for exclusive yacht getaways.

Planning Your Caribbean Trip

Tell us your destination island and group size, and we'll match the right aircraft to the distance rather than defaulting to the biggest (and most expensive) option in the fleet.