Best Private Jet Charter Companies for Your Next Getaway

Check out these charter jet services for your next flight. 

Charter jet services differ from commercial flights operated by airlines in that they are unscheduled. Charter jet flights are booked and reserved directly by an individual or business that is essentially renting the entire aircraft and its pilots for their travel. 

The best charter jet services offer a suite of amenities, newer aircraft, are conveniently located at an FBO near you, and will fly you to wherever you want to go while providing a top-of-the-line reservation and cabin experience. Following are several top charter jet services to consider when booking your next charter jet flight. 

NetJets, the world’s first private jet charter company and aircraft management system, claims to own and operate the largest and most diverse fleet of private jets in the world. Travelers can choose from long-range jets that seat up to 14 passengers and can accommodate overseas flights of up to 16 hours to light jets that seat up to six passengers and can fly up to four hours—and everything in between. 

Headquarters: Columbus, Ohio

Service areas: U.S. and international

Founded: 1964

Fleet: NetJets boasts a global fleet of more than 1,000 aircraft and plans to take delivery of nearly 100 factory-new private jets in 2024. 

Pricing information: Varies based on aircraft type, destination, travel dates, times, and membership program. Membership is required.

Offering round-the-clock services to more than 6,000 airports, you can schedule a flight with Trilogy Aviation Group with less than four hours advance notice. 

Headquarters: Fort Worth, Texas

Service Areas: U.S.

Founded: 2018

Fleet: Owns none of its aircraft but has access to more than 7,000 turboprops, executive jets and long range jets from the TBM 960 to the Citation X that are operated by properly certificated U.S. and/or foreign direct air carriers.

Pricing information: Varies based on aircraft type, destination, travel dates/times, and program. Choose from fixed route options to empty legs. Membership is not required. Instant flight quotes can be obtained on their website.

Argus certified? Yes

Clients are raving about the onboard experience and customer service at Leviate Air Group. The Dallas-based charter and aircraft management company operates a fleet of seven aircraft and has access to a diverse global network of aircraft with passenger capacity ranging from three in the Cirrus Vision Jet to 18 in the Gulfstream G550.

Headquarters: Dallas

Service areas: U.S. and international

Founded: 2015

Fleet: There are currently seven aircraft under management, including two Citation XLS, two Challenger 300, a Learjet 45, a Gulfstream G200, and a Gulfstream G450. Their global network of aircraft is also available for charter bookings and includes 15+ additional aircraft types.

Pricing information: Varies based on aircraft type, destination, travel dates, times, and membership program. Membership is not required and quotes can be requested on their website.

With more than 1,500 aircraft and over 5,000 airports to choose from, Wheels Up provides charter flight services to fit your travel needs, and it has a handy app that provides on-the-go flight price estimates. Its empty-leg pricing is particularly attractive (for members only). 

Headquarters: New York City

Service areas: Point to point in North America and Europe, and international flights that begin or end in the U.S.

Founded: 2013

Fleet: The Wheels Up Exclusive fleet consists of 93 aircraft that include King Air 350i, Citation Excel/XLS and Citation X. Additionally, more than 1,250 other partner aircraft are available in the light, midsize, super-mid and large-cabin categories. 

Pricing information: Varies based on aircraft type, destination, travel dates, and times. Membership is not required; however, membership includes perks such as booking empty leg flights ($320); shared flights with other members (minimum 50 percent savings), and members-only exclusive events. Membership initiation fees start at $2,995.

With more than 12 years of experience and a flawless safety record during that time, Magellan has hundreds of aircraft options to choose from in its Magellan Jets Preferred Network. In 2021, The Robb Report named Magellan Jets “Best of the Best,” stating it was “one of the most innovative and consumer friendly jet programs.” 

Headquarters: Quincy, Massachusetts

Service areas: U.S. and international

Founded: 2008

Fleet: Owns none of its aircraft but has access to light, mid-size, super mid-size, and heavy cabin aircraft that are a part of its Magellan Jets Preferred Network. Network operators are monitored and reviewed to ensure the top levels of safety and operational excellence are upheld. 

Pricing information: Pricing varies based on aircraft type, destination, and travel dates and times. On-demand charter flights, jet memberships, and jet cards are available.

A private aircraft management and charter company, Silver Air offers membership options as well as direct charter flights. Its Flight Club jet card program offers fixed one-way pricing within the Continental U.S. and for flights to Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, and Hawaii.

Headquarters: Santa Barbara, California

Service areas: U.S. and international

Founded: 2008

Fleet: A large, diverse range of aircraft, from light jets, mid-cabins and super-midsize jets all the way up to Boeing Business Jet with a heads-of-state configuration for 16 passengers.

Pricing information: Varies based on aircraft type, destination, travel dates, times, and program. Three different Flight Club membership options are available. None of the memberships require an initiation fee.  

With its fleet of 80-VistaJet-branded aircraft and additional approved air carrier partner aircraft, VistaJet can arrange flights to 1,900 airports in 96 percent of the world’s countries. If reducing the global carbon footprint is important to you, VistaJet is your charter jet service. The company has committed to being carbon-neutral by 2025. 

Headquarters: Luqa, Malta, with offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Service areas: U.S. and international

Year Founded: 2004

Fleet: 80 mid- to large-cabin, ultralong-range business jets consisting of Bombardier Global and Challenger aircraft that can seat up to 14 passengers. 

Pricing information: Varies based on aircraft type, destination, travel dates, times, and program. Direct charter flights start at $15,000; memberships with various perks are available for frequent flyers. 

It’s relatively easy to arrange for a charter flight. Simply choose the charter jet service you’d like to contract and visit the company’s website. Most of the charter jet services listed above offer direct charter flight (non-membership) options. 

From the website or an associated app, you can enter your departure and destination details, along with the times/dates of your desired travel to get an estimated cost for your flight. Charter flights can also be booked over the phone. 

Charter jet memberships offer additional perks, such as 24-hour concierge services and discounted pricing, as well as access to empty or “hot” legs (where an aircraft is being relocated, allowing you to fly at a drastically reduced price). It’s important to first try flying directly with a charter jet service before becoming a member, so you can sample the company’s quality of service and reliability. 

Go to the website of the charter jet service of your choice and click on “book a flight.”

Enter your departure and destination airports and select your aircraft of choice. Some additional details may also be required (e.g., your name/contact information), in order for you to receive an estimated cost for the flight. 

Once you get an estimate for the cost of your flight, be sure to follow up with a representative over the phone or via email to ensure you have information regarding baggage allowance, parking, etc. 

With the hassles of delayed flights and lost luggage increasing by the day due to workforce shortages at the commercial airlines—especially around peak times, such as holidays—it’s never been a better time to try a charter jet service. 

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How much would it cost to charter a jet to Las Vegas?

The cost of flying to Las Vegas depends upon your departure airport, the type of aircraft you want to travel in, the jet charter service, and the day/time you wish to travel. If you’re flying with VistaJet and booking a flight directly (no membership), a flight to Las Vegas will start at $15,000.

How many passengers can go on a charter jet?

Typically up to 14 passengers can travel on a charter jet. Some jets allow up to 16 passengers.

How fast do charter jets go?

Charter jets typically travel from 400 to 700 mph.

What is the average cost to charter a jet?

Private jet charters can range in cost from $2,000 per hour to $25,000 per hour or more.