From $1,800 to $14,000 an hour depending on the aircraft. Here's the full hourly-rate table by class and tail type, what drives it, and how to get a firm number.
| Class | Example Tail | Seats | 2026 Rate / hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350 | 8 | $1,800 |
| Light | Citation CJ3 / Phenom 300 | 6–7 | $3,200 |
| Midsize | Hawker 900XP / Learjet 60 | 8 | $4,400 |
| Super-mid | Challenger 350 / Citation X | 9 | $6,500 |
| Heavy | Gulfstream G450 / Falcon 2000 | 12–14 | $9,500 |
| Ultra-long | Global 6000 / G650 | 13–16 | $13,500 |
The hourly rate covers aircraft, crew, fuel, and standard landing. Here's what else shows up on the invoice.
Captain, first officer (on larger jets), and the aircraft itself including all standard maintenance and insurance.
Jet-A fuel for the quoted flight hours, including taxi and climb. Fuel surcharges may apply if prices spike.
One landing and handling cycle per quoted leg. Additional stops or premium airports cost extra.
The empty leg to get the aircraft to your origin is almost never included in the hourly rate.
Federal Excise Tax is added to the base flight cost. It is not baked into the quoted hourly rate.
Premium meals, champagne, ground transport, and Wi-Fi are billed separately on most invoices.
Don't multiply hours by rate and stop. Here's what turns an hourly rate into an all-in trip total.
Not every midsize jet costs $4,400. Age, home base, owner preference, and demand all move the needle.
A 2010 Hawker 900XP with original interior costs less than a 2022 Citation Latitude with a new cabin. Newer = higher rate.
If the jet is already at your origin airport, you skip repositioning. If it's 400 nm away, you pay for that empty leg.
Some owners require 2-hour daily minimums. A 45-minute flight can still bill as 2 hours. Always check.
Holiday weekends, major sporting events, and Fashion Week can push rates 20–50% above baseline.
When jet fuel spikes above contract thresholds, operators add a per-hour surcharge. It can be $200–$800/hr.
ARGUS Platinum or Wyvern Wingman operators often charge a premium for their higher safety and audit standards.