After the hectic and festive holiday season, once January rolls around, travelers are looking for excuses to get away from it all. And during the rest of the winter season, there are two types of trips that reign supreme for luxury travelers: ski or Caribbean.
During January, we saw a large influx of leisure passengers looking to jet away to one (or both!) of these type of trips, and with the peak of the season headed our way, we’re expecting to see more.
As a snapshot, here are five flights to either ski or sun that we flew in January, plus their prices. Take a look and then let us know – if you could choose one, which would you prefer: sun or snow?
FAMILY TRIP TO THE BAHAMAS
One family took a trip on one of the most popular private jet charter routes in the US. We see many flights from Ft Lauderdale to Nassau throughout the year, and this quick hop flight was exactly what this family needed for a quick getaway.
Looking for the cheapest private jet option, the family chose a King Air prop, which has enough space for the entire family, but the cost of a small aircraft.
How much does it cost by private jet?
- Itinerary: Ft Lauderdale Airport to Nassau Airport (1 week return)
- Aircraft: Beech BE90 King Air (6 seats)
- Flight Time: 1 Hour
- Price: $6,800
THREE DAY WEEKEND IN TAHOE
This flight was for a young group of friends, looking to hit the slopes for a long weekend. They each brought a bag, plus skis, so we recommended an Embraer Phenom 100, which gave them plenty of space in the cabin and for luggage.
How much does it cost by private jet?
- Itinerary: Santa Barbara Municipal to Truckee Tahoe (3 day return)
- Aircraft: Embraer Phenom 100 (4 seats)
- Flight Time: 1 Hour
- Price: $11,300
QUICK ISLAND HOPPING
Private jet charter is perfect for traveling between Caribbean islands, where the majority of airports have very short runways. This flight is a great example, as a couple was looking to spend the rest of their vacation at St Barth, after spending a few days in Barbados.
We recommended that they fly on a Super King Air which gave them plenty of space inside the cabin, while also allowing them to utilize the short runways. Plus, they got to enjoy one of the most stunning airport landings in the world – St Barth’s is currently in the running for Most Scenic Airport Approach for 2016. (Vote for your favorite airport here)
How much does it cost by private jet?
- Itinerary: Barbados Bridgetown Intl to St Barthelemy (1 way)
- Aircraft: Beech BE200 Super King Air (8 seats)
- Flight Time: 2 Hours
- Price: $7,000
SKI TO SKI FLIGHT
Although this customer lives near Jackson Hole, which offers excellent skiing areas, they wished to fly to Mammoth Lakes with their girlfriend for the day. A Citation Mustang small jet was the perfect solution for the two of them, allowing plenty of space in the cabin and room for their skis.
How much does it cost by private jet?
- Itinerary: Jackson Hole – Mammoth Lakes Yosemite Air (1 day return)
- Aircraft: Citation 510 Mustang (4 seats)
- Flight Time: 2 Hours
- Price: $13,000
COMBINING COMMERCIAL WITH PRIVATE JET FLIGHT
During the Caribbean season, we see clients combine private jet charter with longer commercial flights. This flight is the perfect example of that, with a family flying into Miami on an airline, then transferring to a midsize jet for the final leg of their journey.
How much does it cost by private jet?
- Itinerary: Miami Intl – St Lucia George Charles Airport (1 week return)
- Aircraft: Citation XL (8 seats)
- Flight Time: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
- Price: $49,500
For a personalized quote for your ski, Caribbean or any other private jet charter itinerary, use our flight search on our website, the PrivateFly app, or contact us – our Flight Team is available 24 hours at (866) 726-1222.
