Private Jet Cost & Charter Prices
The complete guide to private jet cost, charter prices and hourly rates. Private jet rental cost ranges from $4,200/hour for light jets to $28,000/hour for ultra-long-range aircraft. Compare private jet prices and get instant quotes with Lineaum's AI.
Private Jet Charter Costs by Aircraft Type
Hourly rates vary by aircraft category. All prices are estimates and may vary based on availability and route.
Light Jets
Citation CJ3, Phenom 300, Citation M2
Midsize Jets
Citation XLS, Learjet 60, Hawker 800
Super Midsize Jets
Citation Latitude, Challenger 350, Gulfstream G280
Heavy Jets
Gulfstream G550, Falcon 900, Challenger 604
Ultra-Long Range
Gulfstream G650, Global 7500, Falcon 8X
Popular Route Pricing
Estimated costs for frequently requested private jet routes
New York → Miami
Aircraft: Light/Midsize Jet
From $18,500 - $28,500
Los Angeles → Las Vegas
Aircraft: Light Jet
From $6,200 - $9,500
London → Paris
Aircraft: Light Jet
From $8,500 - $12,000
London → Nice
Aircraft: Light/Midsize Jet
From $14,000 - $22,000
Dubai → London
Aircraft: Heavy/Ultra-Long Range
From $95,000 - $145,000
NYC → Los Angeles
Aircraft: Super Midsize/Heavy
From $55,000 - $85,000
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Private jet pricing guide
Private jet cost, prices and hourly rates explained
Understanding private jet cost is the first step to flying smarter. Private jet prices range from roughly $2,500 per hour for light jets to over $12,000 per hour for ultra-long-range aircraft, with the final cost driven by aircraft type, route, flight time, positioning and peak demand. This guide breaks down private jet charter prices by category and route so you can budget accurately before requesting a quote.
What drives private jet charter prices
The biggest factor in private jet cost is aircraft category. Light jets are most economical for short trips, while heavy and ultra-long-range jets carry premium hourly rates because of their range, cabin size and operating costs. On top of the hourly rate, expect positioning (ferry) fees when an aircraft must reposition to your departure airport, overnight and crew duty costs on multi-day trips, landing and handling fees, and surcharges on peak travel days.
Because Lineaum sources live quotes across 30,000+ aircraft, the platform consistently finds lower prices than single-operator quoting, and flags empty leg flights that can reduce your cost by up to 75%.
Private jet prices by aircraft type
Light jets (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300) seat 4-8 and start from around $2,500/hr. Midsize and super-midsize jets (Citation XLS, Challenger 350) seat 6-10 from $4,500-$9,500/hr. Heavy jets (Gulfstream G550, Falcon 900) seat 10-16 from $8,000/hr, and ultra-long-range jets (Global 7500, Gulfstream G650) start from $12,000/hr for non-stop intercontinental travel.
How to reduce your private jet cost
Flexible dates unlock empty leg flights and one-way pricing. Choosing the right aircraft category for your passenger count avoids overpaying, and booking ahead reduces peak surcharges. For frequent flyers, Lineaum membership tiers and corporate jet charter programmes provide preferential rates. Compare options on our pricing page or ask LIN for a personalised cost estimate.
