Midsize private jet rental prices
Midsize private jet rental prices land between $5,200 and $7,800 an hour. That hourly band buys 7-9 seats and roughly 440 knots of cruise. This page breaks down the math route by route.
- $5,200–$7,800per flown hour
- 7-9passengers
- 2,100 nmtypical range
Midsize private jet rental prices start with the hourly figure, and the hourly figure starts with the class. A midsize jet cruises near 440 knots and carries 7-9 passengers, sitting a step above light jets in cabin height and baggage room and a step below super-midsize in range. Most midsize charter quotes fall between $5,200 and $7,800 per flight hour in 2026, and that spread is wider than people expect for the same class of aircraft. The difference usually comes from positioning, crew duty time and how far the operator has to fly to reach you.
The hourly rate is not the whole bill, so treat any single number as a starting estimate. Operators quote per flight hour, then add landing and handling fees, segment fees, crew overnight costs on multi-day trips, and fuel surcharges that move with jet fuel prices. Charter flights priced on a New York to Miami run of 949 nautical miles typically land between $13,500 and $20,000, which works out close to the hourly band once block time and fees are folded in. Ask for the all-in figure, not the hourly one.
Cessna Citation XLS+
- 8 seats
- 441 kt cruise
- 2,100 nm range
- 90 cu ft baggage
The Cessna Citation XLS+ carries eight passengers at 441 knots with 2,100 nautical miles of range. The cabin measures 5 ft 8 in tall and 18 ft 6 in long, and baggage comes in at 90 cubic feet, which is the larger hold of the two. It handles New York to Miami in 2h 34m and New York to Palm Beach in 2h 27m comfortably, and its shorter field needs help at smaller airports. For 900 to 1,100 nautical mile trips it is often the value pick in the class.
Cessna Citation Latitude
- 9 seats
- 446 kt cruise
- 2,700 nm range
- 127 cu ft baggage
When a midsize jet is the right call
- Your group is 7-9 people and a light jet would split the party or leave bags behind. A midsize cabin carries eight passengers with 50 to 90 cubic feet of baggage, enough for a ski week or a golf trip without shipping gear ahead.
- The mission runs 900 to 1,500 nautical miles and you want it nonstop. New York to Aspen at 1,503 nautical miles and 3h 53m is a midsize mission; the same trip in a light jet needs a fuel stop.
- You want stand-up-ish comfort without paying super-midsize rates. Cabins run about 5 ft 8 in to 5 ft 9 in tall, so most adults walk a few steps hunched rather than fully upright.
- You are flying a short hop where the hourly rate still applies but block time is small. Los Angeles to Las Vegas covers 199 nautical miles in 0h 46m for $5,000 to $8,000, and the cabin size costs little more than a turboprop on that route.
What midsize pricing does not cover
International legs add costs the hourly rate never shows. A flight crossing a border needs CBP clearance at arrival, and some destinations require advance notice or specific ports of entry, so build in time and fees for customs processing. Charter brokers arrange the trip as agents under DOT Part 295 authority while the operating carrier holds operational control, which means the quote you approve should name the operator and the tail number before you pay.
Very short hops can price worse than the hourly math suggests. New York to the Hamptons is 82 nautical miles and 0h 30m of block time, and the sample band of $5,000 to $8,000 reflects minimum-hour billing rather than distance. When the trip is that short, a turboprop or light jet often prices lower for the same schedule.
Popular route pricing for Midsize jet
Route distance drives the bill more than anything else in this class. The samples below use midsize block times and the $5,200 to $7,800 hourly band, and they show where a midsize jet earns its keep versus where a light jet or turboprop would do the same job for less.
Midsize jet charter times and prices by route
On these 16 routes, a midsize jet covers 0h 30m to 6h 08m, with one-way estimates spanning $5,000 to $48,000.
| Route | Time | Estimated one-way |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Inquiries
What are midsize private jet rental prices per hour?
Midsize private jet rental prices run $5,200 to $7,800 per flight hour in 2026. That band covers 7-9 passengers at about 440 knots cruise and roughly 2,100 nautical miles of typical range. Your actual quote depends on block time, positioning distance and fees, so treat the hourly figure as an estimate and ask for the all-in number.
How much does a midsize jet cost from New York to Miami?
Expect $13,500 to $20,000 for the 949 nautical mile run, which takes about 2h 34m nonstop. That fits the hourly band once block time and landing fees are included. The Citation XLS+ does this route comfortably, and it is one of the most common midsize aircraft on the corridor. Prices are estimates and move with fuel and demand.
Can a midsize jet fly New York to Los Angeles nonstop?
Yes, at 2,129 nautical miles and about 6h 08m of block time, with the Hawker 800XP and its 2,540 nautical mile range doing it comfortably. The sample quote is $32,000 to $48,000. Payload and winter headwinds can push an operator toward a fuel stop, so confirm nonstop status in writing before you book.
How many passengers fit on a midsize jet?
Seven to nine passengers, depending on the airframe, with eight being the standard layout on both the Hawker 800XP and Citation XLS+. Baggage runs 50 to 90 cubic feet, so a group of eight can travel with real luggage. If your party is larger, you are shopping in the super-midsize or large cabin class instead.
Is a midsize jet cheaper than a light jet on short routes?
No. On Los Angeles to Las Vegas, 199 nautical miles in 0h 46m, the sample midsize band is $5,000 to $8,000, and a light jet or turboprop often prices below that for the same schedule. The midsize advantage shows up past roughly 900 nautical miles, where cabin size and range start paying for themselves.
What fees sit on top of the hourly rate?
Landing and handling fees, segment fees, fuel surcharges and crew overnight costs on multi-day trips. A New York to Palm Beach quote of $13,000 to $19,000 for 902 nautical miles usually bundles these, but not always. Ask the broker to itemize, and remember brokers act as agents under DOT Part 295 while the operator running the flight holds operational control.