Private Jet Rental Cost
In most cases private jet providers calculate the hourly rate to estimate the costs of a private jet rental.
How Much Does it Cost to Rent a Private Jet?
The cost to rent a private jet varies from $2,000 - $14,000 per billable flight hour. These hourly rates include a broad selection of aircraft from turboprops to the finest executive jets in the sky. In addition to the hourly rental rates, which include aircraft, crew, insurance, and fuel, several other factors contribute to the overall price of renting a private jet.
The most economical private jets - Turboprops, Very Light Jets, or Executive Light Jets - cost around $2,600 to $3,500 per flight hour. Midsize or Super Midsize Jets cost between $4,000 and $8,000 per hour. Large and Ultra Long Range Jets cost between $8,000 and $14,000 per hour within the US, and possibly higher internationally.
Ultra-luxury VIP Airliners such as the Lineage 1000, BBJs, and ACJs in executive configurations cost anywhere from $16,000 to 23,000 per billable flight hour.
Very Light Jets
Price per Hour 2,750/hr - 3,500/hr USD- Passengers 2 - 4
- Range (hrs) 2:45 - 3:15
- Speed (KTAS) 330 - 371
- Cabin Height (ft) 4.2 - 4.9
Light Jets
Price per Hour 2,900/hr - 3,500/hr USD- Passengers 6 - 7
- Range (hrs) 2:45 - 5:30
- Speed (KTAS) 308 - 492
- Cabin Height (ft) 4.1 - 5
Super Light Jets
Price per Hour 4,000/hr - 4,300/hr USD- Passengers 7 - 8
- Range (hrs) 4:00 - 5:30
- Speed (KTAS) 383 - 465
- Cabin Height (ft) 4.1 - 5
Midsize Jets
Price per Hour 4,300/hr - 4,750/hr USD- Passengers 8 - 9
- Range (hrs) 2:30 - 8:00
- Speed (KTAS) 374 - 470
- Cabin Height (ft) 4.8 - 5.9
Super Midsize Jets
Price per Hour 5,100/hr - 6,500/hr USD- Passengers 8 - 10
- Range (hrs) 5:30 - 8:00
- Speed (KTAS) 375 - 530
- Cabin Height (ft) 5.7 - 6.3
Large Jets
Price per Hour 6,800/hr - 9,500/hr USD- Passengers 10 - 16
- Range (hrs) 3:00 - 13:00
- Speed (KTAS) 485 - 513
- Cabin Height (ft) 5.9 - 6.2
Ultra Long Range Jets
Price per Hour 10,000/hr - 14,000/hr USD- Passengers 12 - 16
- Range (hrs) 10:00 - 17:00
- Speed (KTAS) 368 - 516
- Cabin Height (ft) 6 - 6.4
VIP Airliners
Price per Hour 16,000/hr - 23,000/hr USD- Passengers 16 - 50
- Range (hrs) 2:00 - 16:00
- Speed (KTAS) 469 - 485
- Cabin Height (ft) 6.5 - 7.3
Turboprop Aircraft
Price per Hour 1,850/hr - 2,300/hr USD- Passengers 6 - 8
- Range (hrs) 2:45 - 7:30
- Speed (KTAS) 189 - 402
- Cabin Height (ft) 4.7 - 5.7
Private Jet Rental Cost Factors
Aircraft Costs & Pricing Factors
Billable Flight Time
Billable flight time, calculated on an hourly basis, is the primary cost driver when renting a private jet. It includes positioning time, airborne time, and the standard two hours per day minimum charge, when applicable. Billable flight time refers to wheels up to wheels down and does not include taxi time.
Aircraft Category
Aircraft categories classify private jets based on their size and capabilities. The cost of hiring a private jet increases with its category. Private jet rental rates start at $2,000 per hour for Turbo Props, reach up to $14,000 for Ultra-Long-Range Jets, and exceed $23,000 for VIP Airliners.
Aircraft Type
There are a variety of aircraft types within each category of private jets. Some aircraft types are slightly more expensive than others based on their comfort level, performance, and market demand. You can expect price variations from $200 to $2,000 per hour or more.
Age of Aircraft
The hourly rental rate of a newer aircraft is higher per hour than an older plane. Prices can vary from $100 to $1,000 per hour or more.
Government Taxes and Fees
Federal Excise Tax
Federal Excise Tax is charged for all US domestic flight legs at a rate of 7.5%. FET is charged on any amount paid for air transportation. Learn how to calculate taxes on flights in the United States.
US Segment Fees
Segment fees are a government tax calculated per passenger and vary by region. In 2024 the US segment fee is $5.00 per passenger, per leg.
International Fees
Depending on the event and the region, the international fees can cost anywhere from $500 to $5,000 or more. They include landing permits, overflight permits, customs, and immigration fees whenever required by your route of flight and the country of your arrival.
International Head Tax
International Head Tax in 2024 is $22.20 per passenger for any international flight leg that begins or ends in the US.
Alaska/Hawaii Head Tax
Alaska and Hawaii Head Tax in 2024 is $11.10 per passenger and applies to departures from Alaska/Hawaii for domestic segments
Italian Luxury Tax
Italian Luxury Tax is charged when flying in or out of Italian territory or when using an Italian-registered aircraft. Each passenger is taxed on every leg of their flight. For up to 932 miles (approximately 1500 km), the tax is 100 euros per passenger. For legs higher than 932 miles (1500 km), the tax is 200 euros per passenger.
Other Expenses, Costs & Fees
Crew Over Nights
Crew overnight and per diem fees are between $200 and $400 per crew member per night to cover food, lodging, and other expenses related to being away from home.
Short Leg fees
Short-leg fees generally apply to larger aircraft categories and are set by the aircraft owner for flights under a specified duration. The industry standard for short leg fees varies by jet category: 2 hours for Super Midsize Jets and Large Jets, 2.5 hours for Ultra-Long-Range Jets, and 3 hours for VIP Airliners.
Aircraft Positioning Cost
Aircraft positioning fees are based on the amount of flight time accumulated to position the aircraft to pick up passengers and for the aircraft to fly back to its home base.
Hangar Fees
Hangar fees are most commonly incurred in icy conditions to prevent ice, snow, or frost from accumulating on aircraft surfaces and to avoid deicing costs. Based on the size of the aircraft, hangar fees can cost anywhere from $500 to $1,500 per day.
Fuel Surcharge
A fuel surcharge is applicable when there is a surge in fuel prices in the market. Fuel surcharges can add $600 to $900 per hour or more depending on the size of the aircraft. Paramount Business Jets rental prices are inclusive of fuel surcharges unless specified otherwise.
Aircraft Daily Minimums
Operators require a certain amount of minimum hour charge per day depending on the aircraft size. For example, for turboprops the daily minimums are 1.5 hours, for light and midsize it's 2.0 hours and for super midsize, large, and ultra-long range, the daily minimums are 2.5 hours.
Landing Fees
Landing fees are charged by the airport authority to maintain the facility and the expenses vary by airport. Landing fees typically range from $150 to $500, varying based on the aircraft's size and weight.
Ramp and Handling
Ramp and handling fees are anywhere from $100 to $500 per visit, charged by the fixed-base operator to handle and park the aircraft. These fees are sometimes waived if a minimum amount of fuel is purchased.
Incidental Charges (not included in your main bill)
Wi-Fi Charges
Wi-Fi fees range from $3.00 to $8.50 per megabyte depending on the region. Wi-Fi usage on a private flight from Europe to the USA can cost from $3,000 to $6,000. A private jet charter broker can arrange for an aircraft that offers free Wi-Fi.
Pet Cleaning Fees
Cleaning fees are sometimes charged when a mishap occurs, requiring deep cleaning and carpet shampooing. Generally speaking, a standard carpet shampoo can cost $250 to $500 or more.
Deicing Charges
Whenever snow, ice, or even frost accumulates on aircraft surfaces, deicing is necessary. It is charged per application. Deicing can cost from $1,500 for smaller aircraft to $10,000 or more for larger aircraft.
Optional Additional Expenses
Custom In-flight Catering
Standard snacks and beverages are included. Custom catering costs can vary based on what you order. You can easily expect to spend $600 to $1,000 for lunch for 4 passengers. A quote for the premium catering will be provided for your approval.
Ground Transportation
Ground transportation can cost anywhere from $100 to $1000 per reservation or more based on your specific needs and preferences. A quote for these services will be provided for your approval.
Carbon Footprint Offset
Offsetting the carbon footprint of a charter flight amounts to approximately 0.06% of the total charter cost. For instance, if a flight costs $100,000, the expense to offset its carbon emissions would be around $600. Use our carbon offset calculator to determine the exact cost.
How to Calculate the Private Jet Rental Cost?
Here is the breakdown and explanation of charges and fees of a domestic round-trip private jet rental. Essentially, this is a time, speed, and distance calculation. Review the three scenarios below for more information.
Scenario 1: Minneapolis to Phoenix - Sample Fees
A sample route of a round trip between Minneapolis and Phoenix
Here is a line-by-line breakdown of charges that make up the total private jet rental cost of a common private jet flight. The tax rates used are 2024 tax rates.
Trip Type Round Trip PAX 4 Passengers Route Minneapolis, MN to Phoenix, AZ Duration of Trip 3 days, 2 nights Departure Airport KMSP – St. Paul International Airport Destination Airport KPHX – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Total Distance 2,552 miles Aircraft Size Midsize Jet Hourly Rate $3,750/hour Average Speed 400 mph Billable Flight Time 7.4 hours (includes 30 min each leg for take-off and taxi) Flight Cost $27,750.00 Crew Overnight Cost * $1,500.00 Landing Fees $1000.00 Subtotal $30,250.00 Federal Excise Tax $2,268.75 Segment Fees $40 Total Cost $32,559.75 The total distance for this trip is 2,552 (one-way - 1,276 miles x 2) divided by the average speed of 400 mph equals a total flight time of 6.4 hours plus 30 minutes (15 minutes for take-off and 15 minutes for taxi) times 2 equals billable time of 7.4 hours.
The flight time of 7.4 hours multiplied by the hourly rate of $3,750 equals a total of $27,750.
Average overnight costs and per diem for the crew are $750 per night for a 2-person crew totaling $1,500.
Flight time minimums of 6 hours (3 days × 2 hours = 6 hours) have been exceeded for this itinerary and do not come into the calculation of the rental price.
The flight cost of $27,750 plus the crew cost of $1,500 and $1,000 gives us a subtotal of $30,250.
Segment Fees are $5.00 per passenger, per flight leg, times 4 passengers equals $40.00.
Adding in the 7.5% FET and segment fees amounts to a total all-inclusive rental price of $32,554.75
Scenario 2: Multi Leg Trip - Denver, Amarillo, St. Louis, and back to Denver
This is a same-day trip, passengers take off early in the morning and come back in time for dinner, having 2 to 3-hour meetings in Amarillo and St Louis while the plane waits at the locations.
Trip Type Multi Leg Trip PAX 5 Passengers Route KAPA - KTDW - KSTL - KAPA Duration of Trip Same day trip Departure Airport Centennial - Amarillo – St Louis Destination Airport Centennial Total Distance 347 + 681 + 1255 = 2283 miles Aircraft Size Light Jet Hourly Rate
Aircraft type$3,000/hour
Citation CJ3Average Speed 400 mph Daily Minimums
Taxi and Takeoff
Repositioning Aircraft
Billable Flight Time2 hr. N/A
30 min x 3 = 1.5 hours
1Hr.
8.2 Hr.Flight Cost $24,600.00 Crew Overnight Cost * $0 Landing Fees $1500.00 Subtotal $26,100.00 Federal Excise Tax $1,957.50 Segment Fees $25.00 (5.00 x 5) Total Cost $28,082.50 Scenario 3: Round Trip - Dallas, TX to Toronto, Canada
A sample route between Dallas, TX, and Toronto, Canada
The duration of this trip is 3 days and 2 nights with 12 passengers flying from Dallas to Toronto and back using a large jet.
Trip Type Round Trip PAX 12 Passengers Route Dallas, TX to Toronto, Canada Duration of Trip 3 days, 2 nights Departure Airport KDAL - Dallas Love Field Destination Airport CYYZ – Pearson Total Distance 1194 miles Aircraft Size Large Jet Aircraft Type Challenger 604 Hourly Rate $6,250 per hour Average Speed 450 mph Daily Minimum 2.5 x 3 days = 7.5 Hr. Taxi and Takeoff 1 Hr. Reposition Aircraft 2 Hr. Billable Flight Time 7.5 + 1 + 2 = 10.5 hours Flight Cost $65,625.00 Crew Overnight Cost $3,000.00 Landing Fees $1,000.00 Subtotal $69,625.00 Federal Excise Tax $5,221.87 International Head Tax $472.80 (19.70 x 12 x 2 legs) Total Cost $75,319.67
How Much Do Private Jets of Different Sizes Cost?
Aircraft are categorized by size, depending on the range and passenger capacity. The larger the aircraft, the greater the range, passenger and baggage capacities, and hourly rental rates will be.
Prices for private jets vary by size, type, and age among other factors
When choosing an aircraft size, consider which aircraft has the range to fly to your destination without fuel stops. A smaller aircraft requiring a fuel stop will have a lower hourly rate, but fuel stops increase travel time and additional costs, not always resulting in the savings you were expecting.
How Much Does it Cost to Rent a Turboprop?
Turboprops, powered by turbine propeller engines, seat 6 to 8 passengers and have an average cabin height of 4.8 feet. With a range of 3 to 4 hours, these aircraft are best for short trips under 1,000 miles and airports with shorter runways.
| Aircraft name | Pax | Range (nm) | Speed (KTAS) | Hourly rate (usd) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Air 100 | 8 | 1280 | 265 | 2,000 |
| King Air 200 | 9 | 1075 | 290 | 2,000 |
| King Air 250 | 9 | 1184 | 310 | 2,000 |
| King Air 350 | 11 | 1805 | 313 | 2,250 |
| King Air B100 | 13 | 1120 | 268 | 2,000 |
A Turboprop flight from NY to Washington DC in a 2008 King Air C90 GTI with 6 passengers would take 1 hour and 12 minutes and cost around $5,760. Similarly, a flight from West Palm Beach to Miami in a 2017 Cessna Grand Caravan with 8 passengers will take 36 minutes and will cost around $4,440.
Or a flight from San Diego to Los Angeles on a 2008 Pilatus PC-12 will take 36 minutes, and with 6 passengers will cost around $4,440.
How Much Does it Cost to Rent a VLJ, Light Jet, or a Super Light Jet?
Very Light Jets seat 3 to 4 passengers with minimal baggage capacity. Best suited for short day trips with a range of 2.5 to 3 hours (1,200 - 1,400 miles). The average cabin height is around 4.5 feet. Light Jets and Super Light Jets are suitable for itineraries of 3 to 4 hours (1,200 - 1,600 miles). The average cabin height is about 5 feet.
| Aircraft name | Pax | Range (nm) | Speed (KTAS) | Hourly rate (usd) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechjet 400 | 8 | 1500 | 450 | 2,950 |
| Beechjet 400A | 8 | 1885 | 446 | 3,250 |
| Citation Bravo | 10 | 1744 | 345 | 3,300 |
| Citation CJ1+ | 5 | 1300 | 389 | 2,900 |
| Citation CJ2+ | 7 | 1613 | 418 | 3,350 |
The cost of renting a 4-passenger Phenom 100 VLJ from Van Nuys to Las Vegas is around $5,100. The trip will take 59 minutes in the air. Using the same routing with a 2013 Citation M2 light jet holding 6 passengers, the flight will take 54 minutes in the air and cost around $7,620. A super light jet such as a 2004 Lear 40 can accommodate a total of 7 passengers, and a flight time of 52 minutes, which would cost around $8,460.
Meanwhile, a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta in a 3-passenger VLJ, 2007 Eclipse 500 will take 2 hours and 5 minutes and cost around $9,120. The same flight in a light jet such as the 2002 Citation Bravo with 6 passengers will take 1 hour and 48 minutes in the air and cost $11,040. A 2001 super light jet such as the 2001 Lear 45 with 8 passengers will take 1 hour and 30 minutes in the air and cost $13,380.
How Much Does it Cost to Rent a Midsize Jet or a Super-Midsize Jet?
Midsize and super midsize jets seat 7 to 10 passengers. Most offer a 4 to 5-hour nonstop range (1,600-2,000 miles). A few aircraft types in this category have a slightly longer range. Average cabin height is about 5.7 - 5.8 feet with some offering 6-feet stand-up cabins.
| Aircraft name | Pax | Range (nm) | Speed (KTAS) | Hourly rate (usd) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 300 | 10 | 3100 | 476 | 5,950 |
| Challenger 350 | 10 | 3250 | 469 | 5,950 |
| Citation Excel | 9 | 1741 | 433 | 4,300 |
| Citation Sovereign | 10 | 3188 | 446 | 5,100 |
| Citation VI | 8 | 2054 | 468 | 4,450 |
A flight from Los Angeles to Seattle on a midsize jet such as the 2008 Gulfstream G150 with 7 passengers will take 2 hours and 28 minutes in the air and cost around $25,320. The same flight on a super midsize jet such as the 2007 Citation Sovereign with 9 passengers will take 2 hours and 18 minutes and cost around $31,320.
A flight from Chicago to Washington DC on a 2008 Hawker 900XP with 8 passengers will cost around $17,760. Meanwhile, the same trip on an 8-passenger super midsize jet such as the 2007 Citation Sovereign will cost $20,400.
How Much Does it Cost to Rent a Large Jet or an Ultra Longe Range Jet?
Large and Ultra Long Range jets seat up to 16 passengers, but usually around 12 to 14 passengers. These aircraft typically offer flight attendants, transatlantic range (3,000+ miles), and very comfortable stand-up cabins. The average cabin height is about 6 feet.
| Aircraft name | Pax | Range (nm) | Speed (KTAS) | Hourly rate (usd) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 601 | 12 | 3365 | 477 | 6,800 |
| Challenger 604 | 12 | 3518 | 436 | 7,500 |
| Challenger 605 | 13 | 3879 | 488 | 8,400 |
| Challenger 850 | 14 | 2250 | 459 | 7,700 |
| Falcon 7X | 19 | 5950 | 459 | 11,400 |
A flight from Los Angeles to New York City on a large jet such as the 2007 Challenger 605 with 12 passengers will take 5 hours in the air and cost around $72,480. The same 5-hour trip using a 2002 Falcon 2000 with 10 passengers will cost around $37,920.
A flight on an ultra long range jet from New York City to London on a 2010 Global 5000 with 13 passengers and 7 hours of flight time will cost around $93,600. The same trip on a 2013 Legacy 650 with 13 passengers and a flight time of 7 hours and 7 minutes will cost around $71,400.
How Much Does it Cost to Rent a VIP Airliner?
VIP Airliners can seat between 16 to 80 passengers depending on the individual model configuration with cabin heights up to 7 feet. Ranges are 3,000 to 6,000 miles.
| Aircraft name | Pax | Range (nm) | Speed (KTAS) | Hourly rate (usd) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus ACJ318 | 132 | 4200 | 485 | 18,600 |
| Airbus ACJ319 | 156 | 6100 | 459 | 18,600 |
| Airbus ACJ320 | 180 | 4950 | 485 | 22,300 |
| Boeing Business Jet | 149 | 5985 | 469 | 18,600 |
| Boeing Business Jet 2 | 189 | 4750 | 470 | 18,600 |
A VIP Airliner flight from New York City to Dubai on a 28-passenger 2011 Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) will take 14 hours and 29 minutes in the air and cost around 562,800, while the same flight on a 2002 BBJ with 18 passengers and a flight time of 15 hours and 20 minutes will cost around $470,400.
