Private Jet Charter Quotes
We arrange private jet charter in the US and quote it in writing. Flights are flown by independent operators that hold operational control. Here is how a quote gets built, what we verify before departure, and where our money comes from.
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How a private jet charter quote is built
You tell us the city pair, the date, how many people are flying and how much luggage. We come back with aircraft options and a price range, because charter pricing moves with aircraft availability, crew positioning and fuel. A light jet runs about $3,800 to $5,800 an hour; a heavy jet runs about $9,500 to $14,500 an hour. Every figure is an estimate until an operator confirms a specific tail for your dates.
Routing changes the number more than most people expect. New York to Miami is 949 nm and roughly 2h 37m in a light jet, quoted at about $10,000 to $15,000. Los Angeles to Las Vegas is 199 nm and about 0h 47m, quoted at about $4,000 to $6,000. Short hops still carry fixed costs like landing fees and crew day minimums, so the hourly rate alone will not predict the quote.
Who flies and who holds control
We are a broker. We do not own or operate aircraft. The flight is performed by an independent operator holding FAA Part 135 authority, and that operator holds operational control: the crew answers to them, they file the flight plan, and they make the go or no-go call. Our job is to match your trip to the right aircraft and operator, then hand you a clear quote.
That split matters when something changes. If weather or a mechanical issue forces a delay, the operator's duty time and maintenance rules govern what happens next, not ours. We stay in the middle of that conversation so you get one point of contact, but the authority and the accountability sit with the operator.
What we check before a flight goes out
Before we put an operator in front of you, we confirm the certificate is active and covers the aircraft type and the regions you are flying. We check insurance limits against the passenger count. We review third-party safety audit reports where the operator has them, and we ask about crew duty limits and recent training. None of this replaces the operator's own safety program, which is exactly as it should be.
Airport performance gets checked too. Centennial outside Denver sits at 5,885 ft and can see density altitude near 9,800 ft on a 115F day, which affects what a given jet can carry out of there. Teterboro's longest runway is 6,997 ft. Those numbers decide whether your aircraft and passenger load work, and we would rather sort that out before you book than after.
How we are paid
We are paid a broker fee, disclosed in the quote, on top of the operator's charter price. You see one total. We do not mark up the operator's invoice behind your back, and we do not take money from operators to rank them in your options.
Deposits and cancellation terms come from the operator and are spelled out before you commit. Ask for them in writing on any quote you receive, from us or anyone else. Aircraft availability changes hour to hour, so a quote is good for the window stated on it and no longer.
Questions
Do you own the aircraft?
No. We are a charter broker and arranger. Every flight is performed by an independent operator holding FAA Part 135 authority, and that operator holds operational control of the flight, including the crew, the flight plan and the final go or no-go decision. We source aircraft, build the quote and coordinate the trip, but we never claim to own or operate the aircraft you fly on.
Why is a light jet quote for Los Angeles to Las Vegas still around $4,000 to $6,000?
That trip is 199 nm and about 0h 47m in the air, so fuel is a small part of it. What you are paying for is the crew day, landing and handling fees, and getting the aircraft to you. Short legs carry fixed costs that do not shrink with distance. Light jets run roughly $3,800 to $5,800 an hour, and the minimums are what set the floor on a hop like this.
What happens if the operator cancels or the weather turns?
The operator holding operational control makes that call, and its cancellation and rebooking terms apply. We push for those terms in writing before you pay a deposit, and we work the phones to find a replacement aircraft if one is available. Ask any broker for the operator's cancellation policy up front, because the terms differ from one operator to the next and they matter more than the headline price.