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Elon Musk's Private Jet: Gulfstream G650ER

Elon Musk is reported to fly a Gulfstream G650ER as his main jet, alongside two older Gulfstream G550s. Fortune reported in July 2022 that he had ordered a Gulfstream G700.

Seats
Up to 19
ultra-long-range jet
Range
7,500 nm
nonstop, typical
Used
$25.2M–$66.3M
2012–2023 builds
Charter, per hour
$18k–$19k
same size, published rates

2 reports cited below · checked October 5, 2026

Illustration of a Gulfstream G650, which the G650ER matches outside, side view
Our illustration of a Gulfstream G650, which the G650ER matches outside; the type reported is the Gulfstream G650ER. Not Elon Musk's aircraft.

As reported

What jets Elon Musk is reported to have

Only what reputable outlets have reported, with each report linked below. Where reports disagree, we say so.

  • Gulfstream G650ERReported current, 2016
  • Gulfstream G550 (two)Reported current
  • Gulfstream G700Ordered, 2022
  • Dassault Falcon 900BEarlier

Where reports differ: Fortune (2022) describes his main jet as a 2015 Gulfstream G650; Simple Flying (2025) calls it a G650ER acquired in 2016. Reports of later deliveries come only from sources we don't use, so the G700 is listed as ordered.

The aircraft

The Gulfstream G650ER

The extended-range version of the G650, with more fuel; it looks the same from outside. A Gulfstream G650ER seats up to 19 and flies about 7,500 nautical miles nonstop.

A Gulfstream G650ER costs $25.2M–$66.3M used, depending on build year (2012 to 2023). Flying one 200 hours a year costs about $3.5M before the purchase price: $1.7M a year in fixed costs (crew, hangar, insurance) plus about $8,900 for every hour flown (fuel, maintenance, engine reserves).

Size
Ultra-long-range jet
Passengers
Up to 19
Range
7,500 nm
Cruise speed
516 knots
Ceiling
51,000 ft
New price
Out of production
Used, 2012 to 2023 builds
$25.2M–$66.3M
Operating cost per flight hour
$8,900
Cost to own, 200 hours a year
$3.5M / yr

Also reported

The Gulfstream G550

Illustration of a Gulfstream G550, side view

Built from 2003 to 2021, the G550 is one of the most common long-range jets flying. A Gulfstream G550 seats up to 19 and flies about 6,750 nautical miles nonstop.

A Gulfstream G550 costs $13M–$33.3M used, depending on build year (2004 to 2020). Flying one 200 hours a year costs about $3.4M before the purchase price: $1.7M a year in fixed costs (crew, hangar, insurance) plus about $8,400 for every hour flown (fuel, maintenance, engine reserves).

Size
Ultra-long-range jet
Passengers
Up to 19
Range
6,750 nm
Cruise speed
488 knots
Ceiling
51,000 ft
New price
Out of production
Used, 2004 to 2020 builds
$13M–$33.3M
Operating cost per flight hour
$8,400
Cost to own, 200 hours a year
$3.4M / yr

Also reported

The Gulfstream G700

Illustration of a Gulfstream G700, side view

Gulfstream's largest jet in service, with up to five living areas. A Gulfstream G700 seats up to 19 and flies about 7,500 nautical miles nonstop.

A Gulfstream G700 costs about $84.9M new (G700, 2026), or $79M used, depending on build year (2023 to 2025).

Size
Ultra-long-range jet
Passengers
Up to 19
Range
7,500 nm
Cruise speed
516 knots
Ceiling
51,000 ft
New price (G700, 2026)
$84.9M
Used, 2023 to 2025 builds
$79M

Also reported

The Dassault Falcon 900

Illustration of a Dassault Falcon 900, side view

A three-engine large jet built in several versions (900B, EX, DX, LX) from the mid-1980s. A Dassault Falcon 900 seats up to 14 and flies about 4,750 nautical miles nonstop.

A Dassault Falcon 900 costs $6M–$17M used, depending on build year (1988 to 2008). Flying one 200 hours a year costs about $2.5M before the purchase price (our estimate for the Dassault Falcon 900): $1.1M a year in fixed costs (crew, hangar, insurance) plus about $6,900 for every hour flown (fuel, maintenance, engine reserves).

Size
Large jet
Passengers
Up to 14
Range
4,750 nm
Cruise speed
459 knots
Ceiling
51,000 ft
New price
Out of production
Used, 1988 to 2008 builds
$6M–$17M
Operating cost per flight hour
$6,900
Cost to own, 200 hours a year
$2.5M / yr

Charter

Charter a jet like Elon Musk's

An ultra-long-range jet like the Gulfstream G650ER costs $18k–$19k an hour to charter at published jet card rates (the middle half, FET added where it's extra). Most trips need less aircraft: CRAFT flies its own Challenger 350s, super-midsize jets that cross the U.S. nonstop with up to eight passengers. Estimates, not quotes; rates checked October 2, 2026.

One-way charter cost examples: the same size of jet at published rates, and CRAFT's Challenger 350 on the Fleet Jet Card
Route, one wayUltra-long-range jet, published ratesCRAFT Challenger 350, fuel and FET included
New York to Miamiabout 2h 20m$42k–$44k$32.4k
New York to Aspenabout 3h 30m$63k–$67k$49.2k
New York to Los Angelesabout 4h 50m$87k–$92k$68k

Published rates: the middle half of what jet card companies publish for the size, for the flight time shown, before repositioning, minimums and peak-day surcharges. CRAFT: the 25-hour Fleet Jet Card's published rate, 2-hour daily minimum. CRAFT is not affiliated with anyone named on this page.

Elon Musk's private jet: questions

What private jet does Elon Musk have?

Elon Musk is reported to fly a Gulfstream G650ER as his main jet, alongside two older Gulfstream G550s. Fortune reported in July 2022 that he had ordered a Gulfstream G700. Fortune (2022) describes his main jet as a 2015 Gulfstream G650; Simple Flying (2025) calls it a G650ER acquired in 2016. Reports of later deliveries come only from sources we don't use, so the G700 is listed as ordered.

How much does a Gulfstream G650ER cost?

A Gulfstream G650ER costs $25.2M–$66.3M used, depending on build year (2012 to 2023). Operating one costs about $8,900 per flight hour plus about $1.7M a year in fixed costs, based on CRAFT's ownership cost model.

How far can a Gulfstream G650ER fly?

A Gulfstream G650ER seats up to 19 and flies about 7,500 nautical miles nonstop, cruising at about 516 knots. Real range depends on passengers, bags, winds and reserves.

How much does it cost to charter a jet like Elon Musk's?

An ultra-long-range jet like the Gulfstream G650ER costs about $18k–$19k an hour at published jet card rates, or roughly $87k–$92k one way from New York to Los Angeles (about 4h 50m). CRAFT's own Challenger 350 flies New York to Los Angeles for about $68k one way on the Fleet Jet Card, fuel and FET included.

Can you track Elon Musk's jet?

We don't publish registration (tail) numbers, flight tracking, airports or locations for anyone. This page covers only the aircraft type that reputable outlets have reported, with links to those reports.

Sources

  1. Simple Flying, 2025: Elon Musk's private jet fleet
  2. Fortune, July 5, 2022: Elon Musk orders a Gulfstream G700
  3. CRAFT data: specs and operating costs from our Gulfstream G650ER ownership-cost guide; prices from our private jet price list (used values from UseRadar); charter rates from published jet card rates, checked October 2, 2026.

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