Hourly planning rates range from $5,500 for a light jet to $14,000 for a heavy jet, before route-specific expenses.
In this model jet cards cost 10% more per occupied hour and require a minimum 25-hour commitment, but can offer other benefits.
Distance, aircraft category, positioning, airport fees, taxes, and seasonal availability affect the quote.
Two flown legs roughly double flying costs in this simplified estimate, but positioning and waiting can change actual quotes.
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Explore transparent 2026 planning estimates. Actual quotes vary by aircraft availability, repositioning, airport fees, taxes and itinerary.
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Charter estimate · one-way
Estimated airborne + taxi time: 2.8 hours total (2.8 per leg)
Base charter estimate: $21,192 at $7,500/hour
Jet card usage value: $23,311
25-hour minimum commitment: $206,250. Unused hours may remain available subject to contract terms.
On-demand charter is cheaper for this itinerary.Rates are illustrative 2026 planning assumptions: light $5,500/hr, midsize $7,500/hr, super-midsize $10,500/hr, heavy $14,000/hr. Flight time uses representative cruise speeds plus 0.5 hours per leg for taxi and routing. Charter estimates range from 90% to 120% of the base. Jet cards carry a 10% hourly premium and a 25-hour minimum commitment. Real charter quotes may include repositioning, minimum daily flight time, federal excise tax and segment fees.
The Regnare Group is a charter broker, not an aircraft operator. All flights are operated by FAA Part 135 certified carriers.
