How Much to Fly Private? From about $2,500 an Hour.

Short answer above. Long answer below — by trip length, jet size, and one-way vs round-trip. Get your exact 3-quote price in under 5 minutes.

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Quick Answer: By Trip Length

Most U.S. trips fall into one of these three bands. Prices are all-in estimates.

Short Hop
Under 2 hrs
$0K – $16K
Turboprop or light jet. Think NYC to Nantucket, LA to Vegas.
Mid Trip
3 – 4 hrs
$0K – $35K
Light to midsize jet. Think NY to Miami, Chicago to LA.
Transcontinental
5 – 6 hrs
$0K – $55K
Midsize to super-mid. Think NY to LA, SF to Honolulu.
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How Much by Jet Size

Hourly rates by aircraft class. Total cost = hourly rate × flight hours + fees.

Jet Class
Per Hour
Turboprop
King Air 350i
$0/hr
Light Jet
Citation CJ3
$0/hr
Midsize Jet
Hawker 900XP
$0/hr
Super-Mid Jet
Challenger 350
$0/hr
Heavy Jet
Gulfstream G450
$0/hr
Ultra-Long Range
Global 6000
$0/hr

What Moves the Price Up or Down

The real factors that change your quote from one trip to the next.

Repositioning distance (biggest driver)
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Peak days & holidays
Aircraft age & amenities
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One-way vs. round-trip
Fuel prices at time of booking
De-icing & weather delays

How Much for Popular Trips

Real route pricing for common U.S. city pairs.

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Enter your route and jet class for a quick all-in estimate.

Estimate only. Firm quotes depend on aircraft availability and date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Aircraft positioning, fuel costs, and demand all move the needle. A light jet based in Miami will cost less for a Miami-NYC trip than one based in LA. We quote exactly for your date and route.

Usually yes. Round-trip keeps the same aircraft, reducing repositioning costs. One-way trips often include a positioning fee to get the aircraft to you or back to base.

No. Our quotes are all-in. FET (7.5%), landing fees, handling, crew, and catering are included. The only variable is de-icing in winter, which is billed at cost if needed.

Most quotes are returned in under 5 minutes. Complex international trips with permits may take up to 30 minutes.

Yes. We show you 3 options with aircraft type, year, photos, and amenities. You pick the one that fits your mission and budget.