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Cost & Pricing

How much does it cost to charter a private jet?

There's no single number — but there is a real, transparent way to break down how the number gets calculated, instead of a vague “it depends.” Aircraft category and flight time drive almost all of it.

What actually drives the price

• Aircraft category — a larger, faster aircraft costs more per hour to operate, full stop. Every category's hourly rate is broken down here.
• Flight time, not distance alone — pricing is calculated by hours in the air, which is why two routes of similar mileage can price differently depending on headwinds, routing, and aircraft speed.
• Trip type — round trip typically costs less than exactly double a one-way fare, since the aircraft doesn't have to reposition empty for the return leg.
• Taxes and fees — a 7.5% Federal Excise Tax applies to domestic flights, on top of the base fare.
• Broker fee — disclosed upfront as 5–15% depending on trip complexity, never buried in a lump sum you can't break down.

Real price ranges by category (one-way)

Ultra-long-range trips are quoted individually — route and cabin configuration vary too widely at this end for a fixed band.

In practice, most Levity charters start around $10,000 — even when a category's published range begins lower, very short trips may fall below what we're able to book.

The number on your quote should cover everything known at the time of booking — with only day-of variables, like de-icing, unexpected customs holds, or optional inflight WiFi usage, arriving afterwards as a separate final invoice. If a broker can't explain exactly what's in it, that's the actual problem — not the price itself.

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These ranges are a starting point, not your actual quote. Use our price estimator for an instant range on your exact route and passenger count, or request a full quote if you're ready to book.

Levity Charters, LLC is an air charter broker and does not own, operate, or maintain any aircraft. All flights are operated by FAA-certified Part 135 or Part 121 air carriers. Pricing referenced reflects market estimates, not guaranteed quotes.