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How Much Does a Private Jet Charter Cost?

Private jet charter costs can vary depending on different factors, but in general, the smaller the aircraft, the more affordable the hourly rate will be. A turboprop charter starts around $2,000 an hour, while a heavy jet charter costs closer to $10,000 an hour.

With a private jet charter service, you can fly on a luxurious private jet without breaking the bank. Private jet charter rates are significantly lower than buying your own private plane, and unless you fly roughly 150 hours or more a year, buying your own private jet just doesn’t make sense. According to Bankrate, with private jet charter rates, you don’t have to pay maintenance fees, crew salaries, insurance, or interest.

Jet Category	Number of Passengers	Range (Nautical Miles)	Hourly Rate
TurboProp	Up to 8	1088-3775 mi	$4,000-$4,900
Very Light Jets	Up to 5	1223-1550 mi	$5,500-$6,800
Light Jets	Up to 6	1264-2527 mi	$8,929-$9,868
Midsize Jets	Up to 8	1823-3242 mi	$9,793-$10,824
Super Midsize Jets	Up to 9	3,400-4142 mi	$11,786-$13,027
Heavy	Up to 12	2589-4728 mi	$15,077-$16,664
Ultra Long Range	Up to 14	7,500-8055 mi	$15,200-$18,500

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Luxury Private Jet Price: How is a Charter Flight Cost Determined?

Luxury jet charter prices are determined by a variety of factors, such as flight time and distance, charter destination, aircraft type and more:

Flight Time & Distance

Shorter flights won’t cost as much as longer ones. The cost of a private jet is determined on the flight distance because longer flights consume more fuel.

Charter Destination

Where you’re headed will also have a major impact on the pricing; availability is a cost determining factor. Getting an understanding of whether the type of private jet you want is available in advance can help you avoid additional fees to get that jet where you need it to be.

Aircraft Type

It should come as no surprise that large jets will be on the more expensive side — the larger the private luxury jet, the more space for passengers, and the more fuel you’ll need to get from Point A to Point B. Size isn’t the only price determining factor when it comes to aircraft type; other smaller aircrafts may be expensive based on their range and other features.

Peak Demand Scheduling

If you’re headed to a location in the U.S. that’s in its peak demand for travel, you may notice luxury private jet cost increases during your search. And while scheduling flexibility is offered with most private jet charter businesses, it may come with a fee.

Aircraft Positioning

Dependent upon your departure or arrival location, it may be required that we move an airplane into position for your departure or to its next intended point of departure. This can affect the cost of private jet service, as that aircraft will need to reposition to the departure origin

Additional Services

Features like catering, ground transportation, in-flight entertainment and more come with a price tag. These are but a few of the general factors that can determine the price of small and large private jet charters. Read on to learn more about pricing with Stratos.

On Demand Pricing

We believe that by laying all the facts out there–our costs, their costs, our consumer satisfaction, their consumer satisfaction–you will be ready and eager to fly with Stratos Jet Charters.

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Domestic Private Jet Charter Rates & Fees

Luxury jet charter prices are determined by a variety of factors, such as flight time and distance, charter destination, aircraft type and more:

Airport Landing Fees
Ramp and Handling Fees
Segment Fees
Federal Excise Tax

Possible Additional Fees

Firm quotes provided by Stratos private flight advisors are based on a specific aircraft’s availability and are considered “all-in” prices, which include all taxes and any other anticipated fees. We bill all expected flight-related costs upfront so that there are no surprises. However, sometimes things don’t go as planned and an unexpected fee may arise. The cost of these fees are then billed post-flight.

Common unexpected fees include, but are not limited to:

In-flight catering
De-icing
Ground transportation
Hangar rentals
Refueling
Security services
Unscheduled itinerary changes
International charges
In-flight phone usage
Additional taxes

Here’s an overview of the taxes and fees included in the private jet price.

Overnight Accommodation

If crew members are required to be away from home overnight, a per diem between $200 and $600 per crew member will be added to the private jet charter cost. The per diem covers overnight expenses, including lodging and meals.

Short Leg Fees

The greatest fuel burn of an aircraft occurs during take-off. Short leg fees help to offset the fuel burn. Additionally, every time an airplane takes-off and lands, its maintenance schedule is advanced, bringing the aircraft closer to costly maintenance checks. Aircraft owners will often charge a short leg fee to help offset those additional costs.

Aircraft Positioning Fees

At Stratos, we aim to locate aircraft that require minimal positioning to help reduce these fees. However, that’s not always possible, and aircraft positioning costs may be incurred if the aircraft needs to be repositioned for the charter flight.

Hangar Fees

Hangar fees are typically incurred during the winter season when aircraft need to be protected from ice, snow, or frost accumulation on aircraft surfaces and to avoid deicing costs. These fees can range from $500 to $1,500 each day.

Wi-Fi Charges

In many cases, your private flight advisor can arrange a charter on an aircraft that comes with free Wi-Fi access, but some aircraft operators may charge anywhere from $2 to $9 per megabyte. International charter flights may cost more.

Cleaning Fees

Sometimes aircraft need a little extra cleaning after a charter flight. These fees can cost anywhere from $250 and up, depending on the amount of cleaning required.

Deicing Fees

In colder climates snow, ice, or even frost can accumulate on aircraft surfaces, prompting the need for deicing services. Deicing costs can vary from $1,500 to $10,000 depending on the size of the aircraft.

International Fees

A trip across the border can add anywhere from $500 to $5,000 or more to your charter invoice. These fees are required based on your route and arrival country and include landing permits, overflight permits, customs, and immigration fees.

Fuel Surcharge

Because fuel prices are constantly fluctuating, a fuel surcharge is applicable when there is a surge in fuel prices in the market. The surcharge, when applicable, starts around $300 per hour.

Aircraft Daily Minimums

Aircraft operators require a certain amount of flight hours per day. Though the industry standard is 2 hours a day, smaller aircraft may only have a daily minimum of 90 minutes while a larger aircraft may have a daily minimum of 3 hours or more.

International Head Tax

International flights departing from or arriving in the United States are subject to a tax of $19.70 per person.

Alaska/Hawai’i Head Tax

Charter flights are subject to a tax of $9.90 per passenger when flying to Hawaii or Alaska.

Charges for optional concierge services

Custom In-Flight Catering

Private jet rental pricing doesn’t include in-flight catering, but this service can be arranged for an additional fee. Depending on the items and quantities ordered, this fee can range from $230 to $2,000 per leg.

Ground Transportation

Heavy Private Jet Charters

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$11,856-$17,550

Popular Routes & Estimates

To provide clients with a quick snapshot of the costs associated with booking a private jet charter, we put together private jet charter cost estimates from some common routes and aircrafts.

Routes	Small Jet	Medium Jet	Heavy Jet
DallasAustin	$9,385.00 – $10,373.00	$13,409.00 – $14,821.00	$23,108.00 – $25,541.00

VnukovoCote D Azur	–	$31,448.00 – $34,758.00	$51,355.00 – $56,761.00

DenverTeterboro	–	$30,757.00 – $33,995.00	$51,699.00 – $57,141.00

DenverGary (Chicago)	$14,171.00 – $15,662.00	$19,461.00 – $21,509.00	$32,174.00 – $35,560.00

DallasHouston	$9,385.00 – $10,373.00	$13,409.00 – $14,821.00	$23,108.00 – $25,541.00

Stratos Jet Charter Size of jet Cost and flight distance

Private Jet Charter Cost Estimator

How Much Does a Private Jet Charter Cost?

Luxury Private Jet Price: How is a Charter Flight Cost Determined?

Flight Time & Distance

Charter Destination

Aircraft Type

Peak Demand Scheduling

Aircraft Positioning

Additional Services

On Demand Pricing

Domestic Private Jet Charter Rates & Fees

Airport Landing Fees

Ramp and Handling Fees

Segment Fees

Federal Excise Tax

Possible Additional Fees

Overnight Accommodation

Short Leg Fees

Aircraft Positioning Fees

Hangar Fees

Wi-Fi Charges

Cleaning Fees

Deicing Fees

International Fees

Fuel Surcharge

Aircraft Daily Minimums

International Head Tax

Alaska/Hawai’i Head Tax

Charges for optional concierge services

Custom In-Flight Catering

Ground Transportation

Additional Concierge Services

Client Services Fee

Hourly Rates for Charter Aircraft

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Very Light Jet Charter Flights

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Light Private Jet

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Mid-sized Private Jet Charters

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Super-midsize Private Jet Charters

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Heavy Private Jet Charters

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Popular Routes & Estimates

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