$1,800–3,200/hr est.
Turboprop
Pilatus PC-12 · King Air 350
- 6–9 seats
- ~1,800 nm
- ~4.8 ft cabin
Short runways and short hops at the lowest hourly cost of any class.
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Private jet charter, compared
Compare the jets. Charter the right one.
Side-by-side specs for every class of private aircraft, from turboprops to ultra long range jets, then all-in quotes from FAA Part 135 operators for the one that fits your trip.
All-in quotes
Federal excise tax and fees included, not just an hourly rate.
Part 135 operators
Every flight is run by a certificated carrier in operational control.
One advisor
The same person from your first request until you land.
Any trip, any class
Turboprops to ultra long range. One-way, round-trip, multi-city, worldwide.
Aircraft classes
Six classes, side by side
Typical figures for each class. Real numbers vary by model, configuration, weather and load, which is why every quote names the exact aircraft.
$3,500–5,500/hr est.
Light jet
Phenom 300E · Citation CJ4 · Learjet 75
- 6–8 seats
- 2,000–2,150 nm
- 4.8–4.9 ft cabin
The workhorse for trips of up to about three hours with a small group.
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$4,500–7,000/hr est.
Midsize
Citation XLS+
- 7–9 seats
- ~2,100 nm
- ~5.7 ft cabin
Light-jet range with a taller cabin, an enclosed lavatory and more room for bags.
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$6,500–9,500/hr est.
Super-midsize
Challenger 350 · Citation Longitude · Praetor 600
- 8–10 seats
- 3,200–4,000 nm
- 6.0 ft cabin
Coast to coast nonstop in a cabin most adults can stand up in.
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$8,500–13,000/hr est.
Large cabin
Gulfstream G450 · Challenger 650 · Falcon 2000LXS
- 10–16 seats
- 4,000–4,300 nm
- 6.0–6.2 ft cabin
Transatlantic range with space to work, dine and sleep.
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$12,000–20,000+/hr est.
Ultra long range
Gulfstream G650ER · Global 7500
- 13–19 seats
- 7,500–7,700 nm
- 6.2–6.4 ft cabin
Nonstop between continents, with separate zones for rest and work.
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How the classes compare
Range decides whether a trip is nonstop. Cabin height decides whether you stand or stoop. Price follows both.
ClassSeatsTypical range (nm)Cabin height (ft)Hourly estimate
TurbopropPC-12, King Air 3506–9 seats
~1,800 nm
~4.8 ft
$1,800–3,200Very light jetHondaJet, Citation M24–5 seats
1,400–1,550 nm
~4.8 ft
$2,800–4,200Light jetPhenom 300E, CJ4, Learjet 756–8 seats
2,000–2,150 nm
4.8–4.9 ft
$3,500–5,500MidsizeCitation XLS+7–9 seats
~2,100 nm
~5.7 ft
$4,500–7,000Super-midsizeChallenger 350, Longitude, Praetor 6008–10 seats
3,200–4,000 nm
6.0 ft
$6,500–9,500Large cabinG450, Challenger 650, Falcon 2000LXS10–16 seats
4,000–4,300 nm
6.0–6.2 ft
$8,500–13,000Ultra long rangeG650ER, Global 750013–19 seats
7,500–7,700 nm
6.2–6.4 ft
$12,000–20,000+Typical figures; configurations vary. Hourly estimates are US market ranges before tax and fees, for comparison only.
How it works
From shortlist to wheels-up
- 01
Compare
Shortlist a class or two here, or simply send the trip and let your advisor do the comparing.
- 02
Request
Send the route, dates and passengers. No membership, deposit or sign-up is needed to get a quote.
- 03
Choose
You receive aircraft options by email with an all-in price and the operator named for each one.
- 04
Fly
Sign the charter agreement, then meet your crew at the private terminal, usually minutes before departure.
Range, honestly
Published range is a best case. Plan with the real one.
Brochure range assumes a light load, still air and standard reserves. Fill the seats, add a winter headwind or a high, hot airport and the number shrinks. Before calling a trip nonstop, your advisor checks the operator’s planning figures for your actual load and season.
Read: range claims vs real-world rangeHow a 3,200 nm range shrinks
Illustrative super-midsize example, westbound in winter
Published range, four passengers3,200 nm
Every seat filled, bags aboard~2,950 nm
Plus a strong headwind~2,600 nm
Popular routes
Six routes, and what each asks of the aircraft
Distances are great-circle nautical miles; flight times are typical and depend on winds and the aircraft.
TEBLASTeterboro to Las Vegas
Super-midsize flies it nonstop in most conditions. Light and midsize jets often plan a fuel stop westbound.
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VNYTEBVan Nuys to Teterboro
Super-midsize for a nonstop with margin. A midsize is at the edge of its range, so plan a stop.
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DALSJDDallas Love to Los Cabos
Light jet territory. International arrival: passports for everyone and customs at Los Cabos.
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OPFLTNMiami-Opa locka to London Luton
Large cabin nonstop in most conditions; ultra long range for margin and a proper bed.
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HPNASEWestchester to Aspen
Midsize or larger. Aspen is a high mountain airport where operators limit loads, especially in winter.
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BOSDJTBoston Logan to Palm Beach
Light jet nonstop. Step up to a midsize for golf bags and a taller cabin.
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Safety and standards
The standards behind every quote
Every charter flight in the United States must be operated by a carrier certificated under FAA Part 135. That is the floor. These are the further checks we look for, explained plainly.
- FAA Part 135The certificate for on-demand charter. It sets maintenance, training and crew duty and rest rules, and the operator keeps operational control of your flight.
- ARGUSA third-party rating of the operator’s history, pilots and aircraft. Gold+ and Platinum ratings include an on-site audit.
- WyvernAn on-site audit against Wyvern’s own standard. Operators that pass are listed as Wyvern Wingman.
- IS-BAOThe international code of practice for business aircraft operators, in three stages. Stage 3 means the safety system is fully embedded.
Questions
Before you compare
Straight answers to what people ask most. There are more on the FAQ page.
All questionsDo you own or operate the aircraft?
No. Compare Private Jets is an air charter broker. We compare aircraft and arrange your trip with FAA Part 135 operators (or foreign equivalents) that hold operational control of the flight. Your quote names the operator before you book.
How accurate are the specs on this site?
They are typical figures based on manufacturers’ published data, rounded for comparison. Seating, range and speed vary with each aircraft’s configuration and with the conditions of your flight, so your advisor confirms the figures for the specific aircraft quoted.
What does an all-in price include?
Flight time, repositioning, crew costs, landing and handling fees, and taxes: the 7.5% federal excise tax and segment fees on US domestic trips, and international taxes where they apply. Anything that can only be priced on the day, such as winter de-icing, is explained in the quote.
Which spec should I compare first?
Start with passengers and distance. Range decides whether the trip is nonstop, cabin height decides whether you can stand, and baggage space matters more than the seat count once every seat is filled.
Is there a membership, deposit or sign-up?
No. Asking for a quote costs nothing and commits you to nothing: no membership, no deposit, no account. You pay only if you book, under the charter agreement for your trip.
Can I bring my dog?
Pets are welcome on many aircraft with operator approval. Tell us the size and number of pets when you request, and your options will only include operators that accept them.
Can you arrange international and multi-city trips?
Yes: one-way, round-trip and multi-city, worldwide. International trips need passports and sometimes visas or permits, and your advisor tells you what each country requires.
Field Guide
Read the spec sheet like an operator
Cabin height: the spec that decides comfort
Why 4.9 feet and 6 feet feel like different aircraft, and when the extra headroom is worth paying for.
Range claims vs real-world range
What the brochure number assumes, and how to plan a nonstop that holds up on the day.
Light, midsize or super-midsize: what changes
Seats, cabin, bags, range and price, step by step up the three busiest classes.
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