Private jet cost · By the hour
How much is a 2‑hour private jet flight?
And 1, 3 or 5 hours, by jet size.
About $15k–$18.5k in a light jet, $19k–$20.5k in a midsize jet, $23k–$26k in a super-midsize jet, and $27k–$31k in a large jet: two hours times the published hourly rates. Two hours is about Seattle to Las Vegas, Chicago to New York or Los Angeles to Aspen.
Estimates from 16 companies' published jet card rates, checked October 2, 2026. Before minimums, peak days and airport fees. Not quotes.
One way, by flight time
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours
5 hours
By jet size
1, 2, 3 and 5-hour private jet flights, estimated
Each cell is hours of flying times the middle half of what companies publish for that size, tax added where they say it's extra. Well-known routes at each length are below.
| Flight time | Lighte.g. Phenom 300 | Midsizee.g. Citation XLS | Super-mide.g. Challenger 350 | Largee.g. Challenger 605 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | $7.5k–$9.5k | $9.5k–$10k | $11.5k–$13k | $13.5k–$15.5k |
| 2 hours | $15k–$18.5k | $19k–$20.5k | $23k–$26k | $27k–$31k |
| 3 hours | $22.5k–$28k | $27.5k–$30.5k | $34.5k–$39k | $40.5k–$46.5k |
| 5 hours | $37.5k–$47k | $45k–$50k | $58k–$65k | $68k–$77k |
Hours of flying times the middle half of published hourly rates, tax added where a company says it's extra, before minimums and fees.
About 1 hour
About 2 hours
About 3 hours
About 5 hours
Rates
What a private jet costs per hour, by size
The published hourly rate is the number every estimate starts from. Seats are a typical count for the size.
| Jet size | Per hour, est. | Seats | Reach in 1h | Reach in 2h | Reach in 3h | Reach in 5h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light jete.g. Phenom 300 | $7.5k–$9.5k/hr | 6 | 310 mi | 760 mi | 1210 mi | 1960 mi* |
| Midsize jete.g. Citation XLS | $9.5k–$10k/hr | 7 | 340 mi | 820 mi | 1300 mi | 2270 mi |
| Super-midsize jete.g. Challenger 350 | $11.5k–$13k/hr | 8 | 350 mi | 840 mi | 1340 mi | 2330 mi |
| Large jete.g. Challenger 605 | $13.5k–$15.5k/hr | 10 | 360 mi | 880 mi | 1400 mi | 2430 mi |
Reach: our typical block speed for the size less 0.3 hours for taxi, climb and descent. * Capped at the size's practical nonstop range; beyond it, add a fuel stop.
Short flights
Why a 1-hour flight bills more than an hour
Minimums decide the bill on short hops. Published programs bill 48 to 120 minutes a leg; CRAFT's card bills at least 2 hours a day, with no per-leg minimum.
1 hour on CRAFT's card
$25,900
2 hours billed, the daily minimum, at $12,950/hr on a Challenger 350
2 hours on CRAFT's card
$25,900
2 hours billed, at $12,950/hr on a Challenger 350
3 hours on CRAFT's card
$38,850
3 hours billed, at $12,950/hr on a Challenger 350
5 hours on CRAFT's card
$64,750
5 hours billed, at $12,950/hr on a Challenger 350
The card's 25-hour rate, fuel and FET included, one day of flying. Peak days, short-notice callout and international trips cost more.
Cost by flight time: questions
How much is a 1-hour private jet flight?
About $7,500 to $9,500 in a light jet, $9,500 to $10,000 in a midsize jet, $11,500 to $13,000 in a super-midsize jet, $13,500 to $15,500 in a large jet: 1 hour times the published hourly rates, with tax where a company adds it. 1 hour is about Los Angeles to Las Vegas, San Diego to Las Vegas or Scottsdale to Las Vegas. Minimums often bill more than an hour: CRAFT's card bills at least 2 hours a day. Estimates, not quotes.
How much is a 2-hour flight on a private jet?
About $15,000 to $18,500 in a light jet, $19,000 to $20,500 in a midsize jet, $23,000 to $26,000 in a super-midsize jet, $27,000 to $31,000 in a large jet: 2 hours times the published hourly rates, with tax where a company adds it. 2 hours is about Seattle to Las Vegas, Chicago to New York or Los Angeles to Aspen. Estimates, not quotes.
How much is a 3-hour private jet flight?
About $22,500 to $28,000 in a light jet, $27,500 to $30,500 in a midsize jet, $34,500 to $39,000 in a super-midsize jet, $40,500 to $46,500 in a large jet: 3 hours times the published hourly rates, with tax where a company adds it. 3 hours is about Houston to New York, Boston to Palm Beach or New York to Turks & Caicos. Estimates, not quotes.
How much is a 5-hour private jet flight?
About $37,500 to $47,000 in a light jet, $45,000 to $50,000 in a midsize jet, $58,000 to $65,000 in a super-midsize jet, $68,000 to $77,000 in a large jet: 5 hours times the published hourly rates, with tax where a company adds it. 5 hours is about New York to Las Vegas, Miami to Los Angeles or New York to Los Cabos. Estimates, not quotes.
How much does a private jet cost per hour?
By published jet card rates, about $7,500 to $9,500 an hour for a light jet, $9,500 to $10,000 an hour for a midsize jet, $11,500 to $13,000 an hour for a super-midsize jet, $13,500 to $15,500 an hour for a large jet (the middle half of what companies publish, tax added where they say it's extra). CRAFT's own card is $12,950 an hour on 25 hours, fuel and FET included. What a jet costs to buy and own is a different question.
Why does a short private jet flight cost more than its flight time?
Minimums. Published programs bill 48 to 120 minutes a leg even when the hop is shorter, and CRAFT's card bills at least 2 hours a day (with no per-leg minimum, so two short legs the same day share it). Taxi time is billed too.
How far can a private jet fly in 2 hours?
About 760 miles in a light jet, 820 miles in a midsize jet, 840 miles in a super-midsize jet, 880 miles in a large jet, at our typical block speeds less time for taxi, climb and descent.
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