The Real Cost to Fly Private — Explained, Hourly to Door.

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Cost Per Flight Hour by Aircraft Class

Real-world hourly rates. Prices vary by date, positioning, and availability.

Aircraft Class
From / 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
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What's Actually in the Price

Every line item you should expect on a private charter quote.

Repositioning Legs
Fuel Surcharge
%
Federal Excise Tax (FET) 7.5%
Landing & Handling Fees
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Crew Expenses
🍽
Catering
De-Icing (winter)

Three Worked Route Examples

Real numbers for common U.S. and transatlantic routes. Subject to aircraft availability.

U.S. East Coast
Teterboro → Miami
$0
Light jet, ~2.5 hrs, one-way
West Coast
Los Angeles → Las Vegas
$0
Light jet, ~1 hr, one-way
Transatlantic
NYC → London
$0
Heavy jet, ~7 hrs, one-way

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. The hourly rate is the aircraft charge. Your total includes positioning, fuel, FET (7.5%), landing fees, crew, and catering. We quote all-in so there are no surprises.

No. Private Jet One is a charter broker. You pay per flight with no upfront membership, no monthly fees, and no long-term commitment.

Most quotes are returned in minutes, often under 5. For complex international trips, expect up to 30 minutes.

FET is the Federal Excise Tax of 7.5% on domestic U.S. flights. It is legally required and always included in our all-in quotes.

Yes. One-way pricing is common. If the aircraft needs to reposition, that cost is included in your quote transparently.