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Fort Lauderdale to Carbondale
968 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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Trade about 20½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale to Southern Illinois Airport in Carbondale, 968 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 968 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 20½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Fort Lauderdale
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
FLL
Major airportFort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
Fort Lauderdale · KFLL
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,000 ft
MIA
Major airportMiami International Airport
Miami · KMIA
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 13,016 ft
FXE
Commercial airportFort Lauderdale Executive Airport
Fort Lauderdale · KFXE
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,002 ft
BCT
Commercial airportBoca Raton Airport
Boca Raton · KBCT
- From downtown
- 17 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,276 ft
OPF
Commercial airportMiami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
Miami · KOPF
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,002 ft
Arriving Carbondale
Airports in Carbondale
MDH
Commercial airportSouthern Illinois Airport
Murphysboro · KMDH
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,506 ft
MWA
Commercial airportVeterans Airport of Southern Illinois
Marion · KMWA
- From downtown
- 12 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,012 ft
When you land
Things to do in Carbondale
Carbondale is the largest town in the southern tip of Illinois, an area of wooded hills, orchards and sandstone bluffs that feels far removed from the flat cornfields to the north. Southern Illinois University anchors the local economy, along with the region’s hospitals and medical school programs, government offices and the tourism businesses that serve the Shawnee National Forest. The town became briefly famous as the crossroads of the 2017 and 2024 total solar eclipses, and it remains a gateway to some of the Midwest’s most underrated outdoor country.
- 01
Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
In the Shawnee National Forest, a short stone-paved trail leads among sandstone formations shaped by wind and water, with sweeping views over the forested hills.
- 02
Giant City State Park
Just south of town, massive sandstone bluffs form “streets” of rock, with hiking trails, horseback riding and a historic stone lodge built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
- 03
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
This wine trail links a group of family-owned wineries along the rolling roads between Carbondale and Alto Pass, many with patios overlooking vineyards and woodlands.
- 04
Little Grand Canyon
A rugged loop trail descends through a deep box canyon in the Shawnee National Forest and climbs to an overlook above the Big Muddy River floodplain.
- 05
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
East of Carbondale, this refuge protects lakes, wetlands and woods where visitors fish, boat and watch migrating waterfowl and resident bald eagles.
- 06
Southern Illinois University
SIU’s wooded campus includes Thompson Woods, Campus Lake and the University Museum, and Saluki football and basketball games draw crowds through fall and winter.
Questions
Fort Lauderdale to Carbondale flights
How long is a private flight from Fort Lauderdale to Carbondale?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 968 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 20½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Fort Lauderdale to Carbondale use?
You can depart from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA), or Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) and arrive at Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) or Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Fort Lauderdale to Carbondale cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Fort Lauderdale and Carbondale?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Carbondale back to Fort Lauderdale are priced the same way.
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Carbondale to Fort Lauderdale
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