Private Jet Hourly Rates & Cost by Aircraft Class
Transparent private jet hourly rates and charter prices across all aircraft categories. Compare private jet cost per hour for 30,000+aircraft and understand the factors that influence private jet charter costs.
Aircraft Hourly Rates by Category
Private Jet Charter Rates
All rates shown are per flight hour and may vary based on specific aircraft, route, and market conditions
| Aircraft Category | Hourly Rate | Passengers | Range | Popular Models |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Jets | From $2,500 - $4,000 | 4-8 | 1,200-2,000 nm | Citation CJ3+, Phenom 300E |
| Midsize Jets | From $4,000 - $6,500 | 6-9 | 2,000-3,000 nm | Citation Latitude, Hawker 850XP |
| Super Midsize Jets | From $6,500 - $9,000 | 8-12 | 3,000-4,500 nm | Challenger 350, Citation Sovereign |
| Large Jets | From $8,000 - $12,000 | 10-16 | 4,000-6,000 nm | Gulfstream G550, Global 5000 |
| Ultra Long Range | From $12,000 - $25,000 | 12-19 | 6,000+ nm | Gulfstream G650ER, Global 7500 |
| Helicopters | From $1,500 - $6,000 | 4-16 | 300-600 nm | Bell 407, AW109 |
What Affects Private Jet Pricing?
Understanding the key factors that influence charter costs
Aircraft Type
Primary cost driver - larger aircraft cost more per hour
Flight Duration
Minimum flight time (usually 2 hours) may apply for short flights
Positioning Flights
Additional cost if aircraft needs to reposition to your departure airport
Peak Travel Times
Higher rates during holidays, major events, and high-demand periods
Questions fréquemment posées
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Private jet hourly rates
Private jet hourly rates by aircraft class
Private jet hourly rates are the clearest way to estimate charter cost. Rates range from around $4,200 per hour for light jets to $28,000 per hour for ultra-long-range aircraft, with midsize, super-midsize and heavy jets in between. This guide breaks down private jet cost per hour by aircraft class so you can budget your private jet charter accurately before requesting a quote.
What's included in the hourly rate
The hourly rate covers the aircraft, crew and standard service, but final private jet charter cost also reflects positioning fees, taxes, landing and handling charges, and peak-day demand. Choosing the right aircraft class for your passenger count and route is the single biggest lever on cost, Lineaum's AI recommends the optimal category and compares live private jet prices to avoid overpaying.
Lower your effective hourly cost
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