The flight-hour rate is the spine of every charter quote. Here it is by class and by popular model for 2026, with the range and cabin each rate buys.
Hourly rates rise with cabin size, range and operating cost. Use these as anchors when reading a quote: if a rate is far below the band for its class, ask why (older airframe, ferry-heavy routing); far above, ask what premium you're paying for.
| Model | Class | Range (nm) | 2026 / hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 | Turboprop | 1,800 | $1,800–$2,800 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | Light | 2,010 | $2,900–$3,800 |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | Midsize | 1,858 | $4,200–$5,800 |
| Bombardier Challenger 350 | Super-mid | 3,200 | $5,800–$8,000 |
| Gulfstream G650ER | Ultra-long | 7,500 | $11,000–$15,000 |
| Bombardier Global 7500 | Ultra-long | 7,700 | $12,000–$16,000 |
Indicative 2026 figures for planning only; real pricing depends on aircraft, availability, routing, repositioning and fuel. Request a quote for live numbers.
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Yacht, Jet & EstateRoughly $1,800/hr for a turboprop up to $16,000+/hr for an ultra-long-range jet in 2026. Light jets are about $2,900–$3,800; midsize $4,200–$5,800; super-midsize $5,800–$8,000.
Airframe age, operator cost base, home location and routing all move the rate. A ferry-heavy one-way will look cheap per hour but cost more all-in once repositioning is added.
Around $11,000–$15,000 per flight hour to charter in 2026, reflecting its ultra-long range, large cabin and operating cost.
Charter rates usually include fuel within the quoted rate, but fuel surcharges can apply when prices spike. Fractional occupied-hourly rates are typically fuel-inclusive; confirm on every quote.
