Most calculators show only the flight-hour rate. Ours adds repositioning, taxes, and fees so the number you see is the number you'd actually pay.
A $4,400/hr midsize jet sounds like $13,200 for a 3-hour round trip. But repositioning, fuel taxes, landing fees, catering, and crew overnight can add $8,000–$12,000. Our calculator shows the real number — the one you'd actually pay.
Here's how a typical $26,000 all-in trip breaks down line by line.
Real 2026 hourly anchors and the typical extra fees you'll see on an actual invoice.
| Class | Hourly Rate | Typical Seats | Repositioning | Landing / Leg | Catering | Crew Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light (Citation CJ3) | $3,200 | 6–7 | $1,600 | $500–$800 | $400–$600 | $800 |
| Midsize (Hawker 900XP) | $4,400 | 8 | $2,200 | $700–$1,200 | $600–$900 | $1,200 |
| Super-mid (Challenger 350) | $6,500 | 9 | $3,250 | $900–$1,500 | $800–$1,200 | $1,500 |
| Heavy (Gulfstream G450) | $9,500 | 12–14 | $4,750 | $1,200–$2,000 | $1,200–$2,000 | $2,000 |
Small changes to timing and routing can cut thousands off your all-in cost.
Midweek repositioning is cheaper because aircraft are already where you need them. Savings: 5–15%.
If your route matches a deadhead, you can cut the repositioning fee entirely. Savings: 15–30%.
Last-minute trips pay premium repositioning. Booking ahead lets the broker optimize fleet placement.
Departing near where the aircraft is based eliminates the repositioning leg and its cost.
Super Bowl, Art Basel, and F1 weekends spike demand and landing fees. Fly in/out a day early or late.
Splitting a 8-seat midsize 4 ways drops the per-person cost below first-class on many routes.