What does a charter actually cost?
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BCT → VNY · Round trip
$46,500 – $77,500
Most trips land in this range. Typically about $61,100.
At ~2,032 nm one-way, this trip is beyond the typical nonstop range of a light jet (~1,700 nm) — expect a fuel stop (added time and cost, not in this estimate), or choose a larger class for nonstop.
A well-positioned aircraft at the lowest rates for the class could come in near $35,000. Peak dates, big event weekends (F1, major fights, CES), or a jet that has to fly in from far away can push past $77,500 toward $97,000. Getting the aircraft to you is the biggest swing factor.
Aircraft classLight Jet
Distance2,032 nm one way
Time billed9.88 hr9.68 hr flight + 0.2 hr on the ground
Flight time cost$24,690 – $44,443
Getting the jet to you+10% to +45%
Landing, crew, fuel and fees+20% to +40%
Federal excise tax+7.5%
A planning estimate, not a quote. Your quote will be exact and all-in; it depends on the specific aircraft, where it's based, and your dates.
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