Private jets by seats
Start with how many people are flying. Each page lists every jet on charter in the US with that many seats, what it costs per hour and what it costs to buy.
- Sizes
- 4 to 30 seats
- Pages
- 8
- Models
- 40
- Market
- US
Choose by passengers
One seat per passenger, then allow for bags. Light jets seat 4 to 8, midsize 7 to 9, super-midsize 8 to 10 and heavy jets 10 to 19.
Seat counts are typical passenger seating for each model on the FAA Part 135 charter list (2 September 2026).
Charter is priced for the whole aircraft by the flight hour, so the best value is the smallest one that fits your group and bags in comfort.
If every seat is taken, go one size up: luggage, fuel and runway length can limit a full cabin.
Private jets by seats
3 models, from the Learjet 35. About $5,500 to $9,868 per hour.
9 models, from the Embraer Phenom 300. About $5,500 to $9,868 per hour.
20 models, from the Bombardier Challenger 300. About $9,793 to $10,824 per hour.
5 models, from the Bombardier Challenger 300. About $11,786 to $13,027 per hour.
6 models, from the Bombardier Challenger 604. About $15,077 to $18,500 per hour.
5 models, from the Gulfstream G550. About $15,077 to $18,500 per hour.
5 models, from the Gulfstream G550. About $15,077 to $18,500 per hour.
2 models, from the Embraer ERJ 135/145. About $5,500 to $7,000 per hour.
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Every size on charter in the US
- Models
- 3
- Aircraft
- 136
- Charter per hour
- $5,500 to $9,868
- Models
- 9
- Aircraft
- 842
- Charter per hour
- $5,500 to $9,868
- Models
- 20
- Aircraft
- 2,471
- Charter per hour
- $9,793 to $10,824
- Models
- 5
- Aircraft
- 806
- Charter per hour
- $11,786 to $13,027
- Models
- 6
- Aircraft
- 614
- Charter per hour
- $15,077 to $18,500
- Models
- 5
- Aircraft
- 307
- Charter per hour
- $15,077 to $18,500
- Models
- 5
- Aircraft
- 359
- Charter per hour
- $15,077 to $18,500
- Models
- 2
- Aircraft
- 135
- Charter per hour
- $5,500 to $7,000
Per hour is our typical range for the most common type in each size, before federal excise tax, positioning and airport charges.
Sources:GlobalCharter: Embraer ERJ-145
Questions, answered
Still deciding? A charter specialist will talk you through aircraft, airports and price, with no obligation.
Ask a specialistHow many seats does a private jet have?+
Light jets seat 4 to 8 passengers, midsize 7 to 9, super-midsize 8 to 10 and heavy jets 10 to 19.
What is the largest private jet?+
Business jets are certified for at most 19 passengers. Larger groups fly regional jets or airliners on charter.
Is a bigger jet much more expensive?+
Yes: you pay by the flight hour for the whole aircraft, and hourly rates rise with size. Choose the smallest jet that fits your group and bags.
More on private jets
Fares, dates and rules on this page were checked on 14 October 2026. Official fares and schedules change every season; the operator or authority named in each source has the final word.
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