private jet rental prices 2026: hourly rates by jet type

Private jet rental prices by category

private jet rental prices run $2,200 to $3,500 per hour for a turboprop, $3,800 to $5,800 for a light jet, and $9,500 to $14,500 for a heavy jet. The hourly rate is only the starting figure, because ferry legs and crew time add to it. Midsize and super-midsize sit between those brackets at $5,200 to $7,800 and $7,200 to $10,000.

Charter pricing is usually quoted per flight hour, with a minimum daily charge on many aircraft. A short hop like Los Angeles to Las Vegas at 199 nm still bills $4,000 to $6,000 in a light jet, because takeoff, landing, and repositioning costs do not shrink with distance. When you compare quotes, ask whether taxes, landing fees, and crew overnight expenses are inside the number. The figures here are estimates, not firm bids.

Class	Seats	Hourly estimate	New York → Miami
Turboprop	6-8	$2,200–$3,500	$8,000–$12,500
Light jet	4-7	$3,800–$5,800	$10,000–$15,000
Midsize jet	7-9	$5,200–$7,800	$13,500–$20,000
Super-midsize jet	8-10	$7,200–$10,000	$17,500–$24,000
Heavy jet	10-14	$9,500–$14,500	$23,000–$35,000

What drives charter cost

By city

New York

8 priced routes

Los Angeles

5 priced routes

Miami

3 priced routes

Chicago

2 priced routes

Dallas

2 priced routes

Houston

1 priced routes

Atlanta

0 priced routes

Washington, DC

1 priced routes

Boston

1 priced routes

All cities

Airports that shape rental prices

Where you depart matters as much as the aircraft, because FBO fees, ramp space, and runway length all feed into the quote. Van Nuys sits at 802 ft with an 8,001 ft runway, and its July density altitude reaches 3,200 ft.

Private terminal lounge overlooking the ramp

Teterboro Airport

KTEB code
6,997 ft runway
0 mi to downtown New York

Teterboro is the business-aviation gateway to Manhattan, 9 ft above sea level with a 6,997 ft runway and four FBOs on the field. Its July density altitude of 1,700 ft is modest, but ramp congestion drives up handling fees at peak hours. Summer afternoon heat can push density altitude to about 2,300 ft, which matters for heavier aircraft on the shorter runway. Book early for weekday departures.

Van Nuys Airport

KVNY code
8,001 ft runway
0 mi to downtown Los Angeles

Van Nuys handles more private flights than most US airports and sits at 802 ft with an 8,001 ft runway. July density altitude reaches 3,200 ft, and at 115F it climbs to roughly 3,800 ft, so light jets with full fuel and passengers may face payload limits on hot afternoons. Morning departures avoid the worst of it. Four FBOs compete on fees, which helps your quote.

Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport

KOPF code
8,002 ft runway
0 mi to downtown Miami

Miami-Opa Locka Executive sits 8 ft above sea level with an 8,002 ft runway and four FBOs, making it a common South Florida base for Caribbean legs. July density altitude is about 1,900 ft, so heat is rarely a performance issue. Summer thunderstorm season does affect afternoon departures, and international legs to the Bahamas require CBP coordination at the destination.

Chicago Midway International Airport

KMDW code
6,522 ft runway
0 mi to downtown Chicago

Dallas Love Field

KDAL code
8,800 ft runway
0 mi to downtown Dallas

William P. Hobby Airport

KHOU code
7,602 ft runway
0 mi to downtown Houston

Matching a jet type to the trip

A light jet carries 4 to 7 passengers about 1,400 nm at 430 knots, which covers most domestic city pairs east of the Rockies. Turboprops burn less fuel and suit 6 to 8 passengers on legs under 1,500 nm, though they fly lower and slower at roughly 300 knots.

Heavy jets seat 10 to 14 and reach 4,000 nm, so they handle transcontinental trips and larger groups. Super-midsize splits the difference at 3,200 nm with standing headroom. Operators flying these aircraft hold FAA Part 135 certification and carry operational control of every flight; we arrange the trip as your agent under DOT Part 295.

Turboprop

6-8 seats
300 kt cruise
1,500 nm range

Pilatus PC-12 NGX, Daher TBM 960

Light jet

4-7 seats
430 kt cruise
1,400 nm range

HondaJet Elite II, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

Midsize jet

7-9 seats
440 kt cruise
2,100 nm range

Cessna Citation XLS+, Cessna Citation Latitude

Super-midsize jet

8-10 seats
470 kt cruise
3,200 nm range

Cessna Citation X+, Bombardier Challenger 350

Heavy jet

10-14 seats
470 kt cruise
4,000 nm range

Dassault Falcon 900LX, Gulfstream G450

Heat, density altitude, and storms

High temperature thins the air, and thin air lengthens takeoff rolls and reduces climb rates; Denver's Centennial at 5,885 ft shows the effect most clearly, with July density altitude of 9,000 ft. At 115F, density altitude at Centennial approaches 9,600 ft, so payload and fuel decisions get tighter.

Coastal airports are less exposed. Teterboro's July density altitude is 1,700 ft, and Opa Locka's is 1,900 ft. Miami's wet season brings afternoon thunderstorms, and a 13-day wet July is typical for South Florida.

Winter flips the problem in the north: Teterboro sees nine wet days in January, and de-icing and snow events can delay departures. Denver and Las Vegas plan around summer convection, while Phoenix peaks with winter visitors. If your trip falls in an event week, then quotes rise and aircraft get scarce, so start the search early.

Monthly	Avg high	Wet days	KTEB DA	KVNY DA	KOPF DA
Jan	40°F	9	-1,300 ft	1,400 ft	1,100 ft
Feb	43°F	11	-1,100 ft	1,600 ft	1,300 ft
Mar	49°F	10	-700 ft	1,700 ft	1,500 ft
Apr	60°F	12	100 ft	2,100 ft	1,700 ft
May	70°F	11	700 ft	2,200 ft	1,800 ft
Jun	79°F	11	1,300 ft	2,700 ft	1,900 ft
Jul	85°F	13	1,700 ft	3,200 ft	1,900 ft
Aug	83°F	12	1,600 ft	3,300 ft	1,900 ft
Sep	77°F	10	1,200 ft	3,000 ft	1,900 ft
Oct	66°F	9	500 ft	2,700 ft	1,700 ft
Nov	54°F	9	-300 ft	2,000 ft	1,400 ft
Dec	45°F	11	-900 ft	1,500 ft	1,200 ft

Rain days count 1 mm or more of precipitation. Density altitude is estimated at the mean afternoon peak using a rule-of-thumb formula. Pilots apply manufacturer performance figures.

Popular routes and charter costs

The New York to Miami run covers 949 nm in about 2h 37m by light jet and prices at $10,000 to $15,000. Los Angeles to Las Vegas is 199 nm and 0h 47m, with light jet charters quoted at $4,000 to $6,000.

Longer transcontinental legs change the math: New York to Los Angeles is 2,129 nm and 6h 15m, at $23,500 to $36,000. Dallas to Houston at 208 nm shows how short routes carry fixed costs that keep them near $4,000 to $6,000. If your dates are flexible, empty-leg repositioning flights sometimes cut the price substantially; ask the broker to watch for them.

When demand pushes charter prices higher

Pricing tracks demand, and demand clusters around holidays, conventions, and school breaks. Aircraft availability tightens around big events, so the same route can quote higher on a peak weekend. Summer is the busiest stretch for leisure flying, with July highs around 85F in the sample months and wet days near 13.

The counterweight is flexibility. Empty-leg flights move aircraft back to base and often price below one-way charter rates, so a traveler with a day of slack can pay less. If you can shift a departure by a day, then ask your broker to check repositioning options before you commit.

See the event calendar for charter demand

How to get an accurate quote

Give us the trip details
Share your cities, dates, passenger count, and any luggage or pet needs. This narrows the aircraft types that can serve the route with the right range and cabin.
Compare aircraft and operators
We match your trip against available FAA Part 135 operators and send options with hourly rates, total estimates, and aircraft age. You see the operator and tail number before you decide.
Confirm the estimate
The quote is an estimate until the operator confirms the aircraft and date. Ask which fees are included, especially landing, handling, and crew overnight charges.
Book and fly
We arrange the charter as your agent under DOT Part 295, and the operator holds operational control of the flight. For international legs, CBP clearance is coordinated in advance.

Frequent inquiries

What are typical private jet rental prices per hour?

Turboprops run $2,200 to $3,500 per hour, light jets $3,800 to $5,800, midsize $5,200 to $7,800, super-midsize $7,200 to $10,000, and heavy jets $9,500 to $14,500. Those are estimates before taxes and fees. Short flights often bill closer to the daily minimum than to pure hourly time.

How much does a private jet rental cost from New York to Miami?

A light jet on the 949 nm route typically quotes $10,000 to $15,000 and takes about 2h 37m. The figure is an estimate and varies with aircraft, date, and whether the jet is already nearby. Peak-season dates often price at the top of the range.

Is a turboprop cheaper than a light jet?

Yes. Turboprops start around $2,200 per hour against $3,800 for the cheapest light jets, and they carry 6 to 8 passengers. They fly about 300 knots and suit legs under 1,500 nm. On longer routes the time penalty can outweigh the fuel savings.

Why do hot days change charter pricing and scheduling?

Heat raises density altitude, which lengthens takeoff rolls and cuts climb performance. At Centennial, July density altitude is 9,000 ft and approaches 9,600 ft at 115F, so some aircraft must offload fuel or passengers. Operators may schedule morning departures or assign a larger jet.

Can I find empty-leg flights at lower private jet rental prices?

Sometimes. Empty legs are repositioning flights, and they can price below standard one-way rates. Availability is unpredictable, so they work best when your dates and times are flexible. Ask your broker to watch for them on your route.

Who is responsible for the flight when I book through a broker?

The operating company holds operational control and must hold FAA Part 135 certification. We act as your agent under DOT Part 295 and arrange the charter, but the flight itself is the operator's responsibility. International trips also require CBP clearance.