Midsize private jet price per hour
Midsize private jet price per hour typically falls between $5,200 and $7,800. That money buys a cabin for seven to nine passengers and roughly 440 knots cruise speed. This page shows where those rates hold and where they move.
- per flight hour
- $5,200–$7,800
- passengers
- 7-9
- typical range
- 2,100 nm
The midsize private jet price per hour range of $5,200 to $7,800 reflects typical charter rates in 2026, but the hourly figure is a planning number, not a quote. Operators build the final price from flight time, positioning, fuel, crew duty and airport fees. A short hop like Los Angeles to Las Vegas at 199 nautical miles may bill at the bottom of the class range, while a long transcon puts you near the top. The hourly rate you see advertised usually assumes two hours or more of paid flight time, because a midsize jet has to cover fixed costs either way.
Midsize jets carry seven to nine passengers about 2,100 nautical miles at 440 knots, which covers most domestic city pairs without a fuel stop. The Hawker 800XP and Citation XLS+ are the two airframes most often quoted in this class, and both have cabins you can stand in. Charter flights are sold through brokers like this one, which acts as your agent, while the actual flying is done by FAA Part 135 operators who hold operational control. That split matters when you compare quotes, because the operator sets the final price and the broker negotiates it.
Cessna Citation Latitude
- 9 seats
- 446 kt cruise
- 2,700 nm range
- 127 cu ft baggage
Hawker 800XP
- 8 seats
- 447 kt cruise
- 2,540 nm range
- 50 cu ft baggage
The Hawker 800XP seats eight and cruises at 447 knots with a 2,540 nautical mile range, making it the longer-legged choice in this class. Its cabin measures 5 feet 9 inches tall and 21 feet 4 inches long, and baggage space is 50 cubic feet. For a New York to Los Angeles run at 2,129 nautical miles, the 800XP can often make it nonstop, though winter winds may force a tech stop. Expect pricing near the upper half of the midsize range when you book this airframe.
When a midsize jet makes sense
- When your party is five to eight people on a two- to four-hour leg, then a midsize jet beats a light jet on seat cost, because the light jet tops out at six seats and often needs a fuel stop on the same route.
- When the route is New York to Miami at 949 nautical miles, then a midsize flies it nonstop in about 2 hours 34 minutes for an estimated $13,500 to $20,000, which is the kind of trip this class was built for.
- When you need to reach Aspen in winter, then a midsize gives you the range and runway performance to land at high-elevation airports that smaller turboprops and light jets sometimes skip on warm days.
- When the trip is Los Angeles to San Francisco at 279 nautical miles, then you may pay $5,000 to $8,000 for roughly an hour of flying, and the hourly rate looks high because fixed costs spread over fewer miles.
What moves the hourly rate
The $5,200 to $7,800 range is an estimate and the final quote depends on date, demand and how the aircraft gets to you. If you fly on a peak Friday before a holiday, then the same midsize jet may price at the top of the range or above it. If you are flexible by a day, then you can often land closer to the bottom. Empty legs, where an operator repositions an aircraft and sells the one-way seat, are sometimes cheaper, but they are not a reliable plan.
Charter brokers like this site act as agents under DOT Part 295, while the FAA Part 135 operator that flies your trip holds operational control and final pricing authority. If your trip crosses a border, then US Customs and Border Protection rules apply and the operator must file the manifest, so allow extra time. TSA screening rules for charter passengers are set by the operator, not the broker. We never claim to own aircraft, and every price here is an estimate until an operator confirms it.
Common routes priced for Midsize jet
A midsize jet reaches most US city pairs nonstop, so the hourly rate is only part of the story. These sample routes show how the estimate moves with distance, from a 199 nautical mile hop to a 2,129 nautical mile transcon. Each figure is an estimate for planning, confirmed only when an operator quotes your dates.
Route times and prices for Midsize jet charters
On these 16 routes, a midsize jet covers 0h 30m to 6h 08m, with one-way estimates running $5,000 to $48,000.
| Route | Time | One-way estimate |
|---|---|---|
| New York → Miami | 2h 34m | $13,500–$20,000 |
| New York → Los Angeles | 6h 08m + stop | $32,000–$48,000 |
| Los Angeles → Las Vegas | 0h 46m | $5,000–$8,000 |
| New York → Palm Beach | 2h 27m | $13,000–$19,000 |
| Los Angeles → San Francisco | 0h 58m | $5,000–$8,000 |
| New York → Aspen | 3h 53m | $20,000–$30,500 |
| Los Angeles → Aspen | 1h 49m | $9,500–$14,000 |
| New York → The Hamptons | 0h 30m | $5,000–$8,000 |
| Chicago → New York | 1h 47m | $9,000–$14,000 |
| Dallas → Houston | 0h 48m | $5,000–$8,000 |
| Miami → Nassau | 0h 41m | $5,000–$8,000 |
| New York → Boston | 0h 41m | $5,000–$8,000 |
| Washington, DC → New York | 0h 46m | $5,000–$8,000 |
| Los Angeles → Cabo San Lucas | 2h 14m | $11,500–$17,500 |
| Dallas → Las Vegas | 2h 30m | $13,000–$19,500 |
| Chicago → Miami | 2h 44m | $14,500–$21,500 |
Questions
What is the midsize private jet price per hour in 2026?
Midsize private jet price per hour is estimated at $5,200 to $7,800 for 2026, based on typical charter rates. That covers aircraft seating seven to nine passengers at roughly 440 knots. The number is a planning range, not a quote, because operators price each trip on flight time, positioning, crew and airport fees. Short legs often land near the bottom and long transcons near the top.
How much does a midsize jet cost from New York to Miami?
A midsize jet from New York to Miami runs an estimated $13,500 to $20,000 for the 949 nautical mile trip, with about 2 hours 34 minutes in the air. That is a nonstop flight in the class. The range reflects how the hourly rate applies over a longer leg, and the final figure depends on your date and the operator's schedule.
Can a midsize jet fly New York to Los Angeles nonstop?
Usually not in a single hop. The route is 2,129 nautical miles, and the class range is about 2,100 nautical miles, so a westbound trip against winter headwinds typically needs a fuel stop. Block time is about 6 hours 8 minutes and the estimate is $32,000 to $48,000. The Hawker 800XP at 2,540 nautical miles has the best chance of going nonstop.
What does a short midsize jet flight cost?
Short legs price high per mile because fixed costs do not shrink with distance. Los Angeles to Las Vegas is 199 nautical miles and about 46 minutes, estimated at $5,000 to $8,000. Los Angeles to San Francisco is 279 nautical miles and about 58 minutes, also $5,000 to $8,000. Both are near the floor of the class range, but the hourly rate looks steep for an hour of flying.
How many passengers fit in a midsize jet?
A midsize jet seats seven to nine passengers, depending on the airframe. The Hawker 800XP and Citation XLS+ both seat eight in a typical charter layout. Baggage space varies from 50 to 90 cubic feet, so a group of eight with ski gear may need to check with the operator before booking. Cabin height is about 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 9 inches on both models.
Who sets the price and who operates the flight?
The FAA Part 135 operator that flies the trip sets the final price and holds operational control, while this site acts as a broker under DOT Part 295. We do not own aircraft. That means your quote comes from the operator, negotiated through us. If your trip crosses a border, then CBP filing rules apply, and the operator handles the manifest.