Charter Flight Cost And Pricing Basics
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How Much Does a Private Jet Charter Cost?
The cost to charter a private jet typically ranges from $1,200 to $10,000 per billable flight hour, depending on the size, type, and luxury level of the aircraft. This range covers everything from small turboprops to high-end business jets.
However, the hourly rate is only part of the overall cost. Several additional factors influence the total price of a private jet charter.
Private Jet Charter Costs — A Complete Overview
1. Billable Flight Time
Calculated based on the aircraft’s hourly rate multiplied by the number of flight hours.
2. Fuel Surcharges
Costs vary depending on the aircraft type, distance flown, and current fuel prices.
3. Crew Fees
Includes per diem payments, hotel accommodations, meals, and other expenses for pilots and flight attendants.
4. Landing, Handling & Incidental Fees
Charges depend on the airport, aircraft size, and additional services required, such as ramp use or overnight parking.
5. Federal Excise Tax (FET)
For domestic flights in the U.S., a 7.5% tax is applied on top of all charges.
Primeo works with clients to provide a transparent breakdown of all costs, helping travelers understand the full pricing picture and maximize the value of their private jet charter experience.
Private Jet Rental Cost Breakdown
Here is a sample breakdown of the cost to charter a jet from LA to Aspen, round-trip:
| Trip Details | |
|---|---|
| Routing | Los Angeles, CA to Aspen, CO |
| Flight Time | 2.5hrs each way |
| Aircraft Type | Midsize Jet |
| Hourly Rate | $3,400 |
| Duration | 2 Days / 1 Night |
| FEE TYPE | AMOUNT |
| Flight Time (5hrs) | $17,000.00 |
| Fuel Surcharge | $550.00 |
| Crew Fees | $600.00 |
| Landing Fees | $750.00 |
| Subtotal | $18,900.00 |
| Federal Excise Tax (7.5%) | $1,417.50 |
| GRAND TOTAL | $20,317.50 |
This sample breakdown shows all the anticipated fees involved in the average jet rental price.
Clearly, the largest expense is the Flight Time charge.
How is billable flight time determined when flying private?
Billable flight time fees make up the bulk of any private jet charter cost. This cost is paid to the owner of the plane in the form of an hourly rate.
Billable flight time is time in the air plus any additional repositioning fees and/or daily minimum flight time adjustments. Time on the ground does not count toward billable flight time.
Example:
You book a one-way flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco.
The flight time is approx. 1hr in a Light Jet.
Since most aircraft have a 2-hr daily minimum flight time commitment, your billable hours may be invoiced like this:
| FEE TYPE | Hours |
|---|---|
| Flight Time (live) | 1.00 |
| Daily Minimum | 1.00 |
| BILLABLE FLIGHT TIME | 2.00 |
Private Jet Hourly Rates — Pricing by Aircraft Type
The following hourly rates represent a range of prices for aircraft within each major category. Exact rates for specific aircraft within each class will vary:
| Aircraft Type | Example Aircraft | Max Passengers | Ballpark Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | Pilatus PC12 | 6-8 | $1,200 – $1,800 |
| Very Light Jet | Phenom 100 | 4-5 | $1,500 – $2,250 |
| Light Jet | Hawker 400XP | 6-8 | $2,200 – $3,000 |
| Midsize Jet | Lear 60 | 7-9 | $2,800 – $3,800 |
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