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Mark Cuban's Jets: Gulfstream V and Boeing 757
Mark Cuban bought a Gulfstream V online in 1999, a purchase Guinness recognized as the largest single e-commerce transaction at the time. He also bought a Boeing 757 for the Dallas Mavericks.
- Seats
- Up to 16
- ultra-long-range jet
- Range
- 6,751 nm
- nonstop, typical
- Used
- $8.5M–$11M
- 1997–2001 builds
- Charter, per hour
- $18k–$19k
- same size, published rates
2 reports cited below · checked October 5, 2026
As reported
What jets Mark Cuban is reported to have
Only what reputable outlets have reported, with each report linked below. Where reports disagree, we say so.
- Gulfstream VBought online in 1999, recognized by Guinness as the largest single e-commerce purchase at the time.Reported current, 1999
- Boeing 757-200Bought for the Dallas Mavericks; its ownership since the 2023 sale of the team hasn't been reported.Earlier, 2000
Where reports differ: A 2023 Simple Flying article calls his jet a G550; its 2024 article calls it a Gulfstream V, which matches the 1999 purchase (the G550 came later).
The aircraft
The Gulfstream V
Gulfstream's first ultra-long-range jet, built in the late 1990s and early 2000s and succeeded by the G550. A Gulfstream V seats up to 16 and flies about 6,751 nautical miles nonstop.
A Gulfstream V costs $8.5M–$11M used, depending on build year (1997 to 2001).
- Size
- Ultra-long-range jet
- Passengers
- Up to 16
- Range
- 6,751 nm
- Cruise speed
- 500 knots
- Ceiling
- 51,000 ft
- New price
- Out of production
- Used, 1997 to 2001 builds
- $8.5M–$11M
Also reported
The Boeing 757
A single-aisle airliner, used by several sports teams and private owners with custom interiors.
Charter
Charter a jet like Mark Cuban's
An ultra-long-range jet like the Gulfstream V 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.
| Route, one way | Ultra-long-range jet, published rates | CRAFT 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.
Mark Cuban's jet: questions
What jet does Mark Cuban have?
Mark Cuban bought a Gulfstream V online in 1999, a purchase Guinness recognized as the largest single e-commerce transaction at the time. He also bought a Boeing 757 for the Dallas Mavericks. A 2023 Simple Flying article calls his jet a G550; its 2024 article calls it a Gulfstream V, which matches the 1999 purchase (the G550 came later).
How much does a Gulfstream V cost?
A Gulfstream V costs $8.5M–$11M used, depending on build year (1997 to 2001).
How far can a Gulfstream V fly?
A Gulfstream V seats up to 16 and flies about 6,751 nautical miles nonstop, cruising at about 500 knots. Real range depends on passengers, bags, winds and reserves.
How much does it cost to charter a jet like Mark Cuban's?
An ultra-long-range jet like the Gulfstream V 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 Mark Cuban'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
- Simple Flying, February 26, 2024: Mark Cuban's Gulfstream V, the biggest online purchase
- Simple Flying, December 8, 2023: Mark Cuban's private jet collection
- CRAFT data: specs and operating costs from our Gulfstream V 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.
We list only the aircraft types reputable outlets have reported. We don't publish registration numbers, flight tracking, airports or locations for anyone, and we don't link to tracking sites. Mark Cuban is not affiliated with CRAFT, and nothing here suggests otherwise. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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