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Hourly rate authority · 14 CFR Part 295 broker

Jet cost per hour — real market ranges
by cabin class.

Hourly ranges for light through ultra-long-range — plus what hourly does NOT include.

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First response ~15 min · 3 priced options
Coverage 174 countries · 24/7
Operators FAA Part 135 · ARGUS / Wyvern preferred
Hourly rate · USD / flight hr
indicative · Q3 2026
Super-Mid $6.5k–$8.5k / hr
Best for 3–4 hr missions

Best missions: Transcontinental US, Caribbean, and short transatlantic legs where cabin height, full stand-up headroom, and a galley matter. Seats 8–9 with a flat floor and a real lavatory.

TEB → MIA ~2.9 hr VNY → ASE ~1.6 hr BOS → BDA ~2.4 hr
Firm rate · your route
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quiet-day low typical band peak / event day estimates, not guaranteed fares
~15 min
First response · 3 options
174
Countries covered
24 / 7
Concierge desk
ARGUS / Wyvern
Preferred operators
Read the fine print · before you book

What the hourly rate does NOT include.

The hourly figure is the headline — but a binding quote itemizes these lines. Click a card to see where it lands.

01 · FERRY
Repositioning legs

If the aircraft must fly empty to your origin or home afterward, ferry time is billed at the hourly rate or quoted as a flat reposition fee.

Often +0.5–2.0 flight hr · varies by base
02 · FUEL SURCHARGE
Fuel for ferry & de-ice

Flight-hour fuel is inside the rate. Repositioning fuel, de-icing fluid, and outstation uplift are typically itemized separately.

De-ice ~$800–$2,500 per event (winter)
03 · HANDLING
FBO & ground handling

Ramp fees, handling, lounges, and after-hours access at outstations. International handlers (Signature, Jet Aviation, Universal) bill separately.

~$150–$600 / domestic stop · intl varies
04 · PERMIT & LANDING
Landing & parking fees

Airport landing fees, slot fees at constrained fields (TEB, LGA, LCY, NCE in summer), and overnight parking when the aircraft RONs.

LCY/TEB slots premium · NCE Jul–Aug peak
05 · INT'L
Permits, customs, CAAS

Overflight & landing permits, APIS filings, customs user fees, and Trip Security Coordinator support on international legs.

$300–$2,500+ depending on region
06 · INCLUDED
Crew, flight-hour fuel, cabin

Two pilots, flight-hour fuel, standard catering, cabin stock, lavatories, and basic ground transport are inside the hourly rate.

Crew & fuel for flight time · in rate
Rule of thumb: a firm quote ≈ hourly × flight time + ferry + fees & permits ± peak surcharge = binding, line-itemized

"We underwrite 200+ charter legs a year. Hourly gets you in the ballpark; the firm quote is the only number that closes. PJ1's three-option format is the only one we forward to the principal without re-cutting."

— FAMILY OFFICE TRAVEL MANAGER · recurring client
Decision framework

When to use hourly vs. a trip quote.

Hourly is a planning benchmark. A trip quote is the number you sign. Use each one for what it's built for.

Use hourly for
Budgeting & benchmarking
Sizing a class against a route, comparing operators, modeling an annual flight program.
  • Estimate annual program costHourly × estimated block hours per year
  • Compare class-vs-class trade-offsLight vs Super-Mid for a recurring route
  • Brief a principal or board"~$8.5k/hr band for this mission profile"
  • Don't use hourly as a fareNo hourly figure is a binding price
Use a trip quote for binding
Booking & departure
Specific aircraft, specific route, specific day — line-itemized, signed, ready to wheels-up.
  • Specific tail & operatorFirm aircraft, ARGUS/Wyvern-rated where possible
  • Itemized ferry, fees, permitsEvery line visible before you confirm
  • Peak-day & event surcharges flaggedTEB at Thanksgiving, LGA at UN Week, NCE in July
  • Three priced options in ~15 minLight · Mid · Heavy matched to your route
Firm hourly quote

Send a route. Get three priced aircraft in minutes — not a generic hourly.

Tell us origin, destination, date, and passenger count. We return three real aircraft options, each with a binding hourly rate, estimated flight time, itemized ferry and fees, and any peak surcharges — for your exact trip.

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Indicative only. Part 295 broker — flights operated by FAA Part 135 carriers holding operational control. Estimates, not guaranteed fares.

FAQ

Five things people actually ask about hourly rates.

Why do hourly ranges vary so much within a class?
Hourly varies with aircraft model and age, operator pricing, day of week, seasonality, live demand, repositioning legs, airport fees, and crew duty rules. A new Global 7500 at peak sits near the top of its band; an older Citation CJ3 on a quiet Tuesday sits near the bottom. That's why each class is shown as a range, not a point.
Is fuel included?
Fuel for flight time is normally inside the hourly rate. Repositioning (ferry) fuel, de-ice fluid, and ramp uplift at outstations are typically itemized separately. Your firm quote breaks each line out before booking.
Are there peak day surcharges?
Yes. Major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year), event windows (Super Bowl, Monaco Yacht Show, Davos, F1), and constrained airports in season (NCE in July, EGVN during regatta season) commonly carry +10% to +25% on top of the base hourly. We flag peak days on every quote.
Is ferry / repositioning time billed?
Often yes. If the aircraft must fly empty to your origin (or home afterward), ferry legs are usually billed at the hourly rate or quoted as a flat repositioning fee. One-way trips from the aircraft's home base avoid most ferry cost — we route and match accordingly.
How do I get a firm rate?
Submit a route, date, and passenger count. We return three priced aircraft options in minutes — each with a binding hourly rate, estimated flight time, ferry, and itemized fees & surcharges for your specific trip — not a generic hourly figure. Get a firm hourly quote →