COST PER HOUR — 2026 MARKET RATES
Private Jet Charter Cost Per Hour
A category-by-category breakdown of what an hour in the air costs in 2026, based on retail quotes our desk paid operators over the last ninety days. Pick a category below for a full spec sheet, sample routes and hourly-cost breakdown, or scroll for the summary table.
LIGHT JET — COST PER HOUR
Light Jet Charter Cost Per Hour
$3,500 – $5,500 /hr
European city pairs, US regional, 2–3 hour legs
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MIDSIZE JET — COST PER HOUR
Midsize Jet Charter Cost Per Hour
$5,500 – $7,500 /hr
US transcontinental, EU→Middle East, 4–6 hour legs
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HEAVY & ULTRA-LONG-RANGE — COST PER HOUR
Long-Range Private Jet Charter Cost Per Hour
$9,500 – $20,000+ /hr
Transatlantic, intercontinental, full cabin service, 6h+ legs
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All categories at a glance
2026 retail hourly rates. Empty-leg pricing on the same aircraft is typically 25 – 75% below these numbers.
| Category | Cost per hour (USD) |
|---|---|
| Turboprop | $2,800 – $3,800 |
| Very Light Jet | $2,900 – $3,800 |
| Light Jet | $3,500 – $5,500 |
| Midsize Jet | $5,500 – $7,500 |
| Super-Midsize | $7,500 – $9,500 |
| Heavy Jet | $9,500 – $13,000 |
| Ultra-Long-Range | $13,000 – $20,000+ |
What the hourly rate includes
- • Aircraft, two qualified crew and fuel
- • Standard catering and bottled water
- • Routine ground handling and up to 4 hours of parking
- • Insurance to industry minimums
What is billed on top
- • Federal Excise Tax (7.5% US domestic) or VAT where applicable
- • International handling, customs, overflight permits
- • De-icing in winter (Oct – Apr)
- • Crew RON when the aircraft stays with you overnight
- • Premium catering, ground transfers, hangarage