How is the hourly rate set for a private jet charter?

Each from $/hr figure is an indicative estimate blending the operator's hourly rate for that aircraft type with broker market data such as ARGUS TripCHEQ. Final price adds repositioning, fuel adjustments, ramp fees, segment fees and crew expenses. Hourly rates are always labeled as estimates; the binding number appears in your quote.

Are there one-way private jet options?

Yes. When an operator has an aircraft repositioning anyway, the empty leg can be chartered one-way at a steep discount, often 40 to 60 percent off round-trip. We monitor floating fleets and posted empty legs across the Part 135 network and quote one-way where it fits your route and date.

Do I need an ultra-long-range jet for coast-to-coast flights?

No. LAX to TEB/JFK is roughly 2,140 nm, well within a Super-mid jet such as a Challenger 350 or Praetor 600 at about 3,600 nm range. Ultra-long-range jets like the G650ER or Global 7500 are only needed for transatlantic nonstop, transpacific range, or a bedroom-class cabin.

What is the cabin-height difference between jet classes?

Light jets like the CJ3+ and Phenom 300 sit around 4'9" to 4'11". Mid and Super-mid jets like the Challenger 350 and Praetor reach 6'0" for full stand-up. Heavy jets such as the G450 and Falcon 2000 reach 6'2", and ultra-long-range jets like the G650 and Global 7500 hit 6'3" to 6'4" with a true walk-through cabin.

Side-by-side jet class spec matrix

Compare private jets, side by side.

Q: What are repositioning fees?

If the aircraft is not based at your origin it must fly to you first. That deadhead leg is billed as repositioning and is the biggest swing factor in private pricing. Empty-leg and one-way programs can reduce it; we surface it as a separate line item on every quote.

Light vs midsize vs heavy vs ultra-long-range — range, seats, speed, cabin, real hourly cost — charter the right jet, not the most expensive.

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CLASS · ULTRA-LONG-RANGE

Cabin height 6′4″ · Range 7,700 nm · Pax 14–18

// The spec matrix

Four jet classes. One spec sheet.

Every column is a charter category, every row is a hard number. Scroll horizontally on mobile — the row labels stay put. Prices are indicative from estimates per flight hour, not guaranteed fares.

Specification	Class 01 Light Citation CJ3+ · Embraer Phenom 300	Class 02 Mid / Super-mid Challenger 350 · Praetor 500 / 600	Class 03 Heavy Gulfstream G450 · Falcon 2000LXS	Class 04 Ultra-long-range Gulfstream G650ER · Global 7500
Passengers	6	9	13	16
Range (nm)	0nm	0nm	0nm	0nm
Cruise (kt)	0kt	0kt	0kt	0kt
Cabin stand-up height	4′9″	6′0″	6′2″	6′4″
Best for	2-hr regional hops, weekend ski trips, short runways (Aspen, St. Moritz).	Coast-to-coast USA, transcontinental comfort, full stand-up cabin.	US–Europe westbound, multi-leg tours, larger groups + baggage.	Nonstop global city pairs: LHR–LAX, HKG–JFK, DXB–JFK. True bedroom cabin.
From — hourly (est.)	$0/hr	$0/hr	$0/hr	$0/hr

Methodology: ranges reflect manufacturer book figures; hourly figures blend ARGUS TripCHEQ market data and broker quotes — labeled as estimates, not guaranteed fares. Operators: FAA Part 135 · ARGUS / Wyvern preferred

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// 3-question decision helper

Answer three questions. Get the right class.

Distance, passengers, bags — that's the whole brief. The matrix decides from there.

01How far are you flying?

02How many passengers?

03How much baggage?

// Sample routes → class

Real routes, real pairings.

Each route below maps to the smallest class that does it comfortably nonstop — so you don't overspend. Distances are great-circle; charter times include climb, cruise and descent.

TEB→OPF ~1,000 nm

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Light · Teterboro → Miami-Opa Locka ~3.0 hr

LAX→TEB ~2,140 nm

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Mid / Super-mid · Los Angeles → NYC ~5.0 hr

ASE→MIA ~1,530 nm

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Light · Aspen → Miami ( Performance ) ~3.5 hr

LHR→TEB ~3,000 nm

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Heavy · London Heathrow → Teterboro ~7.0 hr

LAX→LHR ~5,440 nm

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ULR · Los Angeles → London ( nonstop ) ~10.5 hr

HKG→JFK ~7,010 nm

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ULR · Hong Kong → New York ~15.5 hr

DXB→LHR ~3,200 nm

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Heavy · Dubai → London ~7.5 hr

SFO→HNL ~2,090 nm

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Mid / Super-mid · San Francisco → Honolulu ~5.0 hr

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The matrix let our team pre-qualify the cabin class before the call. We booked a Praetor 600 for SFO–JFK in under an hour.

— Family office travel manager

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Side-by-side range and cabin-height specs saved us from over-buying. Light jet was plenty for ASE–TEB.

— Corporate aviation coordinator

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Three real quotes, three real operators, one decision. No upsell to a G650 when a Falcon 2000 does the job.

— Private client, Geneva

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// Pricing & spec FAQ

Honest answers on hourly rates and routes.

How is the hourly rate set?+

Each from $/hr figure is an indicative estimate blending the operator's hourly rate for that aircraft type with broker market data (ARGUS TripCHEQ, recent like-routes). Final price adds repositioning, fuel adjustments, ramp fees, segment fees and crew expenses. We always label the hourly as an estimate — the binding number is in your quote.

What are repositioning fees?+

If the aircraft isn't based at your origin, it has to fly to you first. That "deadhead" leg is billed as repositioning and is the single biggest swing factor in private pricing. Empty-leg and one-way programs can collapse this cost — we surface it as a separate line item on every quote so you can compare apples to apples.

Are there one-way options?+

Yes. When an operator has an aircraft repositioning anyway, the empty leg can be chartered one-way at a steep discount (often 40–60% off round-trip). We monitor floating fleets and posted empty legs across our Part 135 network and quote one-way where it makes sense for your route and date.

Do I need an ultra-long-range jet for coast-to-coast?+

No. LAX ↔ TEB/JFK is roughly 2,140 nm — well inside a Super-mid (Challenger 350, Praetor 600) at ~3,600 nm range. ULR (G650ER, Global 7500) is overkill unless you need transatlantic nonstop, transpacific range, or a bedroom-class cabin. The matrix tells you the smallest class that does the trip nonstop.

What's the real cabin-height difference?+

Light jets (CJ3+, Phenom 300) sit around 4′9″–4′11″ — you duck and stoop. Mid/Super-mid (CL350, Praetor) jump to 6′0″ — full stand-up for most adults. Heavy (G450, Falcon 2000) reach 6′2″; ULR (G650, Global 7500) hit 6′3″–6′4″ with a true walk-through cabin. Height is the single biggest comfort delta class-to-class.

How fast do I get a quote?+

Median first response is under 15 minutes during concierge hours (24/7). Standard requests return three operator options with hourly estimate, repositioning line, ARGUS/Wyvern status and total. Open the live widget for instant routing.