All-in quotes from FAA Part 135 operators
Fly private for less, without cutting corners.
Tell us the trip. We compare suitable aircraft from certificated operators and send you all-in prices, with federal excise tax and fees included. No membership, deposit or sign-up to ask.
All-in prices
Federal excise tax, segment fees and known extras are in every quote, so you compare like with like.
The right-size aircraft
From turboprops to ultra long range jets, matched to your group and distance rather than the biggest jet free.
Part 135 operators only
Every flight is operated by a certificated carrier, named in your quote before you book.
No membership or deposit
Asking is free. One advisor handles your trip from the first request to landing.
Illustrative estimateOn a two-hour trip, a light jet instead of a midsize can mean roughly $2,000–3,000 less in flight time alone.
Where the savings come from
Lower prices come from better choices, not lower standards
Most of a charter price is aircraft time: the hours flown with you on board, plus the hours the aircraft spends reaching you and returning to base. Cut the wasted hours and match the cabin to the trip, and the price falls without touching safety.
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Right-size the aircraft
Four people on a two-hour trip rarely need a midsize jet. Light jets run about $3,500–5,500 an hour against $4,500–7,000 for midsize (estimates before tax and fees).
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Fly where the aircraft already is
Repositioning is billable. We look for aircraft based near your departure or already heading your way, including empty legs when one fits.
- 3
Give a little on timing
A few hours of flexibility, or skipping peak days such as the Sunday after Thanksgiving, opens up more aircraft and better prices.
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Pick the airport that fits
The closest field is not always the cheapest. Fees, slots and where aircraft are based all move the number.
Aircraft categories
Pick the cabin that fits the trip
Typical figures for the US charter market. Hourly ranges are estimates before federal excise tax and fees; your quote shows the all-in price.
Turboprop
Short hops and small runways, up to about 90 minutes
- Seats
- 6–9
- Range
- ~1,800 nm
Estimated hourly$1,800–3,200
Light jet
Regional trips of two to three hours
- Seats
- 6–8
- Range
- 2,000–2,150 nm
Estimated hourly$3,500–5,500
Midsize jet
Three to four hours with more cabin room
- Seats
- 7–9
- Range
- ~2,100 nm
Estimated hourly$4,500–7,000
Super-midsize jet
Coast to coast nonstop, stand-up cabin
- Seats
- 8–10
- Range
- 3,200–4,000 nm
Estimated hourly$6,500–9,500
Large cabin jet
Transatlantic range, separate seating areas
- Seats
- 10–16
- Range
- 4,000–4,300 nm
Estimated hourly$8,500–13,000
How it works
From request to wheels-up in four steps
Send the trip
Route, dates and passengers. There is nothing to pay or sign up for, and one-way, round-trip or multi-city all work.
Compare all-in options
Your advisor checks aircraft with Part 135 operators and emails options: the aircraft, the operator and one all-in price for each.
Confirm and book
Choose an option and sign the charter agreement, which names the operating carrier. Payment follows the agreement terms.
Fly
Show up at the private terminal a little before take-off. Your advisor keeps watch on the trip until you land.
Smart booking
Ten booking habits that lower the price
Our interactive checklist walks through the habits that save the most, each with a one-line reason, then adds up a combined savings estimate for your trip.
Open the checklistPopular routes
Routes worth flying private
Flight times are approximate and depend on aircraft and winds. Choose a route to start a quote with it filled in.
Safety and standards
A lower price never means a lesser operator
In the US, a charter flight must be operated under FAA Part 135 by a carrier in operational control of the aircraft. We arrange the trip; the operator flies it, with crews working within legal duty and rest limits. Your quote names the operator and aircraft before you book.
Many operators also choose independent safety audits. These are the names you will see most often:
ARGUS
Rates operators on safety history, pilot records and aircraft documentation, with Gold, Gold+ and Platinum ratings.
Wyvern
Audits operators against its own standard; those that pass can be recognised as Wyvern Wingman.
IS-BAO
An international code of practice for business aviation, with registration in three stages.
FAQ
Straight answers before you book
More questions on pricing, safety and booking are answered on the full FAQ page.
How do you keep prices lower without cutting corners?
By choosing well, not by choosing cheaper operators. We match the aircraft size to your group and distance, look for aircraft already based near your departure, point out empty legs and better timing, and show every option as an all-in price. Every flight is still operated by an FAA Part 135 (or foreign equivalent) carrier.
What does an all-in quote include?
Flight time, repositioning, crew costs, landing and handling fees, the 7.5% federal excise tax on domestic US charter and the per-passenger segment fees. Costs that depend on the day, such as winter de-icing, are flagged in the quote so you know what could change.
Is there a membership fee or deposit just to ask?
No. Requesting a quote is free, with no membership, deposit or sign-up. Payment only comes into it once you choose an option and sign the charter agreement.
Who actually operates my flight?
A certificated direct air carrier: FAA Part 135 in the US, or the local equivalent overseas. Fly Private Cheap arranges the flight; the operator named in your quote has operational control of the aircraft.
Are empty legs really cheaper?
Often 25–75% below a normal one-way price, because the aircraft is flying that route anyway. The trade-off is a fixed route and time, and the leg can be cancelled if the original trip changes. Great for flexible plans, risky for a wedding.
Can I bring my dog?
Plenty of aircraft take dogs and cats once the operator signs off. Mention how many pets and their size in Notes, and we will only quote aircraft that accept them.
How much luggage fits?
It depends on the aircraft. Light jets suit soft bags; skis, golf clubs and large hard cases may call for a midsize cabin or larger. List bulky items in Notes and we will size the aircraft for them.
From the blog
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PricingHow to avoid paying for empty hours
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Request a quote
Get your all-in quote
Send the trip and a charter advisor will come back with aircraft options and one all-in price for each.
- No membership, deposit or sign-up to ask
- Quotes from FAA Part 135 operators (or foreign equivalents)
- One advisor from request to landing
- One-way, round-trip and multi-city, worldwide