HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO FLY PRIVATE?

Private Jet Rental & Charter Plane Costs Explained

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Published November 3, 2021

How Much Does it Cost to Fly Private?

More people are flying in private jets and planes than ever before.

Private air travel isn’t just for rock stars and tycoons anymore; in fact, a private jet charter can be a surprisingly economical travel choice.

While private charter flights tend to be more expensive than typical commercial flights, the actual cost of renting a private jet or chartering a plane is similar to flying business class.

With private planes costing millions of dollars to buy, air charter rentals are a far more cost effective way to fly private. We break down the costs below.

If you’ve thought about it but wondered “How much does it cost to fly private?” read below.

Here’s what goes into the costs of charter flights, and how Linear Air’s prices are different from other air charter providers.

With our pricing, you pay for the whole flight, instead of paying by the hour.

Charter Plane Costs

Private jet rental and charter flight costs are based on the size and type of the plane, distance to travel, and any extras people want.

When chartering a private jet or plane, the cost per hour can be anywhere from $1,300 to over $13,000, depending on the size and type of plane, fuel surcharges, various fees, inflight accommodations, and taxes. The private jet charter cost per hour is usually greater than for piston engine or turboprop planes. Here’s our guide to the different types of planes available.

Plane type and size is the biggest cost factor. For example, a short flight on a small, piston-engine powered air taxi will be far less expensive than the private jet rental cost for a cross-country flight.

Rental Costs Per Hour - By Plane Make and Model

How much does it cost to fly private for different plane types? Here’s a breakdown of how much it costs to fly private for popular private jet and plane models of each plane class:

Plane Class	Plane Model	Passengers	Hourly Rate (approximate)	Range (nautical miles)	Flying Time
Air Taxi	Beechcraft Bonanza	3-8	$1,000 - $1,700	350	10.5 hours
Turboprop	Cirrus SR-22	6-8	$2,000 - $,2800	1,021	3 hours
Personal Jet	Embraer Phenom 100	4-5	$2,000 - $4,000	1,200	2.5 hours
Light Jet	Embraer Phenom 300	6-9	$2,900 - $5,800	2,000	4 hours
Midsize Jet	Cessna Citation X	8-13	$4,000 - $9,000	3,500	2 hours
Large Jet	Gulfstream G6	8-20	$4,000 - $10,000	7,000	13.2 hours

Private Jet and Charter Plane Costs Per Hour

How much does it cost to fly private in different planes? Size and type of aircraft are the biggest determiners of the cost of charter flight prices:

A piston engine-powered propeller plane will get you shorter distances on a budget.
Turboprops offer many of the deluxe amenities as jets, but at a fraction of the price.
A midsize private jet cost can often be less costly than first-class commercial flights. Jets offer longer flight distances, greater passenger capacity, and more amenities.

Additional Charter Plane Rental Costs

How much does it cost to fly private with with fees and taxes? Fees are usually included in the charter aircraft hourly rate, and you should see a breakdown of individual ones on your invoice.

Additional costs vary depending on the plane type and size: air taxis are generally not subject to federal excise taxes, while larger turbo-prop and business jets require a 7.5% federal excise tax.

For International flights, fees and taxes differ depending on your destination.

So-called “repositioning costs” are always included if the plane needs to fly to you to pick you up, (or “reposition” back to its base).

The table below shows what to expect in the total cost of a typical flight:

Private Flight Additional Fees

Fee	Approximate Cost
Crew Overnight Fee	$750 - $2,500
Crew Per Diem Fee	$200 - $400 per crew member
Wait Time Fee	$50 per hour
Short Leg Fee	Trips less than 400 miles may require a short-leg fee.
Plane Repositioning Fees	Typically same cost as plane’s hourly fee.
De-icing Fees	$1,300 - $13,000
International Fees	$1,700 - $10,000
Catering	1.5% of total flight cost
Flight Phone Fees	$3+ per minute
Wi-Fi Fees	$3 - $8.50 per megabyte
Cleaning Fees	$100 - $2,500

Optional Costs on a Private Flight

How much does it cost to fly private jets? On larger jets, you have the option of hiring additional crew members and in-flight catering services. The more accommodations you desire, the higher the rental cost.

These are some typical optional private jet pricing for charter flights:

Wi-Fi Services
A roomier cabin
In-flight entertainment system
A more luxurious interior
Catering services
Flight attendants
Sleeping accommodations

Sample Cross-Country Flight on a Midsize Jet

Here’s the cost breakdown of how much it costs to fly private for a sample cross-country flight from New York to Los Angeles, on a midsize private jet:


Distance	2,475 Miles
Passengers	8-13
Flight Time	4 hours
Fuel	$7,000
Crew	$1,435
Landing Fee	$350
Taxes	$659
Total	$9,444

How Linear Air’s Charter Pricing Works

The cost of private charter flights doesn’t have to be a mystery. Our expertise, customer service, and direct pricing makes finding flights easy; here’s how booking with us works.

Here’s why Linear Air is easier than other air charter services:

There’s no haggling: you simply pay the price listed.
All taxes and costs are included.
You get the entire aircraft for your trip.
No submitting forms and waiting for quotes.
No membership needed: Forget about jet cards, or fractional ownership responsibilities.
All costs are included.

You can enjoy all the perks of flying privately – whether you’re on a budget or want to splurge – when you book a private jet or charter plane with us. And after learning how our prices are different – and better – you’ll have an answer to “How much does it cost to fly private?”.

Linear Air Compared to Other Charter Sites

	Linear Air	Charter Brokers	Membership Sites
Instant Booking?
No Wait for a Quote?
No Membership Needed?
Taxes Included?

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