Cessna Grand Caravan EX Charter
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The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is one of the great utility turboprops of private aviation — a rugged, high-capacity single that seats up to fourteen and swallows cargo through a wide door, all at some of the lowest running costs in charter. Between New York and Miami its honest role is short regional legs and big groups; the full leg is beyond its nonstop range, so it makes one brief fuel stop on the way to South Florida.
- 912 nm range
- 185 ktas cruise
- 9–10 passengers
Estimated pricing for planning — your account manager confirms the final quote.
Private charters between New York and Miami typically depart from Teterboro Airport (TEB), Westchester County Airport (HPN), Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU), or Republic Airport (FRG) and arrive at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Miami International Airport (MIA), or President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT).
Grand Caravan EX specifications
Manufacturer performance figures — Textron Aviation (Cessna).
- 912 nm
- Max range
- 185 ktas
- Cruise speed
- 9–10
- Passengers
- 4 ft 5 in
- Cabin height
- 111 cu ft
- Luggage
- 25,000 ft
- Service ceiling
One brief fuel stop on the full route
It is important to be straight about range: with 912 nautical miles between fills, the Grand Caravan EX cannot fly the roughly 950 miles from New York to Miami nonstop. On the full run it makes one short fuel stop — a quick turn that adds time but keeps costs low — and it is genuinely well suited to shorter regional legs, whether that is a hop within the Northeast or a leg up and down the Florida coast once you are south.
At a 185-knot cruise it is an unhurried aircraft, so the full New York to Miami journey, including the stop, is a long day rather than a quick dash. We are always happy to recommend a faster, nonstop turboprop or a light jet if speed matters more than capacity and cost — but if you are moving a large group on a budget, few aircraft are as economical.
Big-group capacity and a wide cargo door
The Caravan's strengths are space and access. A 16-foot-9 cabin seats nine to ten in comfort and up to fourteen at maximum, while a generous 5-foot-4 cabin width and a large cargo door make it a natural for groups traveling with serious gear — 111 cubic feet of luggage takes dive kit, sports equipment, or event supplies that would never fit a light jet.
Its rugged single-engine design and runway flexibility are the other half of the story: the Caravan reaches small, lightly served regional airfields that jets and even many turboprops cannot use, which can put a big group much closer to its real destination at either end of the trip. The cabin is unpressurized and seats are practical rather than plush — this is honest, capable group transport.
Why travelers choose the Grand Caravan EX
- Seats up to 14 — more than any other turboprop on this route
- Wide cargo door and 111 cu ft for bulky group gear
- Among the lowest operating costs and charter rates to South Florida
- Runway flexibility to reach the smallest regional airfields
- Ideal for short regional legs and large groups on a budget
The Grand Caravan EX, inside and out
Other Turboprops for the NYC–MIA route
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Grand Caravan EX charter from New York to Miami?
A one-way Grand Caravan EX charter is typically $5,500 to $8,000 (estimated), depending on the date, availability, and the fuel stop — among the lowest-priced ways to move a large group privately. Empty-leg flights can be less. Your quote includes fuel, fees, and taxes.
Can the Grand Caravan EX fly New York to Miami nonstop?
No. Its 912-nautical-mile range is just short of the roughly 950 miles to Miami, so on the full route it makes one brief fuel stop. It is best suited to shorter regional legs and to large groups where capacity and cost matter more than nonstop speed.
How many passengers does the Grand Caravan EX seat?
Nine to ten in comfort, with a maximum of fourteen — the highest seat count of any turboprop on this route. It is the natural choice for a large group traveling together.
How long is the New York to Miami trip on a Grand Caravan EX?
It is a long day. At a 185-knot cruise plus one fuel stop, the full trip typically takes well over five hours including the turn. If speed matters, we can quote a faster nonstop turboprop or a light jet instead.
Who is the Grand Caravan EX best for on this route?
Large groups traveling with bulky gear on a budget, and anyone flying shorter regional legs. It is a rugged single-engine utility turboprop with a wide cargo door and runway flexibility — built for capacity and value rather than speed.
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