Private jet charter costs
What a private jet costs, and how to pay less
Charter-A gives you one fixed price with no hidden extra charges. The right aircraft for the job, and the right way to charter it, can save you up to 75%.
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.
Three ways to charter
Ways to charter, from the biggest saving to a flight built around you
Tell us the route and date and we search all three. Currency fluctuations are always built in, so the price you receive is accurate and up to date.
Empty leg flights
Charter a jet on its ferry flight to pick up other passengers. One-way flights only, matched to the timing of the ferry.
Re-routed empty legs
Where an empty leg does not quite fit, we re-route it with an extra stop to match you, still far cheaper than a straight charter.
On-demand charter
Aircraft in position and ready to fly, with fixed quotes negotiated through our close relationships with owners and operators.
Other ways to pay
Jet cards and fractional ownership
Two structured ways to fly privately if you travel often. We can compare both against a straight charter for your pattern of flying.
Jet card membership
Members pre-purchase a set number of flight hours at a fixed hourly rate, often with guaranteed availability and priority booking.
- Fixed hourly rate
- Guaranteed availability
- Priority booking
Fractional ownership
You buy a share in a specific aircraft, with a set number of flight hours each year. It can suit frequent flyers, with lower hourly rates and shared ownership costs.
- A share in one aircraft
- Lower hourly rates
- Shared ownership costs
Pay less
Four ways to lower the cost of a private jet
Book early
Booking ahead secures better rates and a wider choice of aircraft.
Choose a smaller aircraft
If your party and luggage allow it, a smaller jet costs less per flight.
Take an empty leg
If your schedule is flexible, an empty leg is the biggest saving of all.
Fly off-peak
Avoiding the busiest days and times keeps prices lower.
Read more about hourly jet costs, or see this week’s empty leg flights from the UK.
Before you budget
What else can appear on the bill
Alongside the base charter cost, some trips carry extra charges. We include everything in your fixed quote, but it is worth knowing what they are.
- Catering, see our private jet catering page
- Ground transportation to and from the airport
- Airport fees
- International fees such as customs and permits
- Crew expenses such as overnight accommodation and meals
Comparing quotes
How to compare private jet costs fairly
A fair comparison looks at the same things every time:
- The type of aircraft
- Hourly rates
- Additional fees and charges
- The pricing model: on-demand, jet card or fractional ownership
Send us a flight request, or simply ask our advice, at info@charter-a.com or call +44 20 7781 8094.
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Questions
Private jet charter costs: your questions answered
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Get your fixed price
Tell us the route, the date and how many are travelling. A charter specialist replies with one clear, fully inclusive price.
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.