Pricing

What a private jet costs, line by line.

Charter is priced by the flight hour, plus repositioning, fees and tax. These are the current indicative ranges we quote against. Every trip is confirmed with the operator before you commit.

Hourly rates by aircraft class, 2026

US market ranges before the 7.5% Federal Excise Tax, segment fees and trip-specific charges. Newer aircraft, peak dates and short notice sit at the top of each range.

Class	Seats	Range	Typical aircraft	Per flight hour
Turboprops	6–9	1,800 nm	Island and resort airports	$1,800–$3,200
Very Light Jets	4–6	1,200–1,550 nm	Couples and small parties	$2,200–$3,500
Light Jets	6–8	2,000–2,200 nm	New York–Miami, LA–Aspen	$3,200–$5,500
Midsize Jets	7–9	2,100–3,300 nm	Transcontinental with a fuel stop	$4,300–$8,500
Super-Midsize Jets	8–10	3,200–3,900 nm	Transcontinental non-stop	$6,500–$12,000
Heavy Jets	9–16	4,000–6,750 nm	Transatlantic non-stop	$8,000–$15,000
Ultra-Long-Range Jets	13–19	6,450–7,750 nm	Transpacific and ultra-long-haul	$12,000–$25,000
VIP Airliners	16–40	4,600–7,000 nm	Delegations and entourages	$15,000–$40,000
Helicopters	4–12	330–500 nm	Airport transfers to the jet	$1,400–$8,000

What the rate covers

Aircraft, two pilots and on most jets a cabin attendant
Fuel, including surcharges
Operator's liability insurance
Standard catering: snacks, soft drinks, water and on most jets a selection of wine and spirits
Normal cleaning and ramp handling at the operator's base

What sits on top

Federal Excise Tax: 7.5% of the fare on domestic flights, plus $5.30 per passenger per segment (2026). International flights pay a per-passenger head tax instead.
Repositioning: Flight time to bring the aircraft to you and home, when it is not already there. Empty legs are the inverse of this cost.
Daily minimum: Most operators charge at least two flight hours per day the aircraft is away from base.
Landing and handling: From a few hundred dollars at a regional field to several thousand at Aspen, Teterboro or Nice at peak.
Crew overnights: Hotel and per diem when the crew stays with you, typically $200–600 per crew member per night.
De-icing: Winter only, at cost, from about $1,500 for a light jet to over $10,000 for a heavy jet.
Catering and ground: Meals from named restaurants, chauffeured cars and helicopter transfers, itemized at cost plus handling.

One-way route examples

Smallest suitable class, typical aircraft, before tax and fees. Use them to set expectations; your quote reflects the date, the aircraft offered and where it is positioned.

New York → Miami / Palm Beach

2h 40m, light jet

$18,500

New York → Los Angeles

5h 15m, super-midsize

$52,000

Miami → New York (Teterboro)

2h 45m, light jet

$18,500

Miami → Nassau / Bahamas

0h 50m, turboprop / light

$6,800

Los Angeles → Las Vegas

0h 55m, very light / light

$6,200

Los Angeles → Aspen

1h 55m, light jet

$13,500

Las Vegas → Los Angeles

0h 55m, very light / light

$6,200

Las Vegas → San Francisco

1h 25m, light jet

$11,500

Aspen → Los Angeles

1h 55m, light jet

$13,500

Aspen → Dallas

1h 50m, light jet

$12,900

London → Nice / Monaco

1h 55m, light / midsize

$15,500

London → Ibiza

2h 20m, light / midsize

$17,800

Pricing, answered.

How much does it cost to charter a private jet?

On-demand charter is priced by the flight hour plus repositioning, crew and airport charges. As a guide, light jets run $3,200–5,500 per hour, midsize $4,300–8,500, super-midsize $6,500–12,000, heavy jets $8,000–15,000 and ultra-long-range aircraft $12,000–25,000, before the 7.5% Federal Excise Tax on domestic flights. A New York to Miami flight on a light jet typically starts around $18,500 one way. Every quote we send is itemized and confirmed with the operator before you commit.

Are there hidden fees?

No. Your quote lists the flight time, any repositioning, crew overnights, landing and handling fees, catering, de-icing where applicable, and taxes. Fuel surcharges are included in the hourly rate. If the operator changes something after booking, we tell you before it is charged.

What is the Federal Excise Tax and when does it apply?

The US Federal Excise Tax (FET) is 7.5% of the amount paid for domestic air transportation, plus a per-passenger segment fee of $5.30 in 2026. It applies to flights within the United States and the 225-mile zone across its borders. International flights pay a per-passenger head tax instead. The tax is collected by the operator and shown separately on your quote.

How do empty legs work and how much do they save?

An empty leg is a repositioning flight an aircraft must make anyway, sold at a discount of typically 30–50% and occasionally more. Dates, times and routing are fixed by the primary trip and can change or cancel if that trip changes. Empty legs suit flexible travellers; we publish them as they are released and notify clients who have registered their routes.

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