How Much Does A Flexjet Cost?

Published on July 30, 2025 | Prices Last Reviewed for Freshness: November 2025
Written by Alec Pow - Economic & Pricing Investigator | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popinker

Educational content; not financial advice. Prices are estimates; confirm current rates, fees, taxes, and terms with providers or official sources.

Flexjet sits near the top of the private jet world, and the first question anyone asks is always the same: what does it cost? Our data shows that 2025 buyers face three distinct price paths—jet card, fractional ownership, and custom lease—each calibrated to different flight hours and service needs. This guide details every figure, fee, and surcharge so you can match your travel style to the right Flexjet program without surprises.

Article Insights

• $125,000–$250,000 buys 25 prepaid hours with no monthly fees.
• $1.6 million–$5 million secures an equity share and locks five‑year access.
• Expect $400/hour in quarterly fuel surcharges.
• Peak‑day premiums add roughly 10 percent.
• Fractional owners pay $12,000–$25,000 each month before wheels‑up.
• Residual values hover around 65 percent of original capital outlay.
• Competitor NetJets trends 5–10 percent higher on super‑midsize rates.

How Much Does A Flexjet Cost?

Flexjet cost can start from $125,000 for 25 hours up to more than $5 million for a 5 year long period.

Our data shows that 2025 Flexjet price tiers fall into the following broad ranges:

• Jet Card (25 hours): $125,000–$250,000 depending on aircraft size.
• Fractional Ownership: $1.6 million–$5 million for a 1/16–½ share plus monthly charges.
• Leasing Programs: bespoke pricing for 50–100 hour commitments, usually running between $400,000–$950,000 per year.

Prices move with fuel, peak‑day premiums, and fixed hourly escalators locked into each service agreement. Flexjet’s fleet refresh cycle keeps most planes under eight years old; that premium bumps both the base rate and the residual resale value at exit.

Flexjet, a leading provider of private jet travel in the US, offers several options for clients, including fractional ownership, jet card memberships, and on-demand charter. The cost depends on the specific program, aircraft type, and number of flying hours purchased.

For those seeking flexible access without long-term ownership, the Flexjet 25™ Jet Card Program enables travelers to prepay for 25 hours of flight time on a dedicated fleet. Pricing for the Phenom 300 light jet is reported at $162,000 for 25 hours, while the Challenger 300 super-midsize jet is priced at $249,000 for 25 hours, both including the Federal Excise Tax (FET).

The official Flexjet website says that The latest price updates mention a 25-hour jet card on the Phenom 300 at $198,425 plus FET, which may reflect adjusted rates in 2025. Cards must typically be used within 24 months of purchase, and the flight-hour rate covers most components such as pilot fees and flight time. Only advanced notice and a fuel component adjustment for fluctuating costs apply.

According to Aviate Alabama, for larger aircraft, jet card rates start at $275,000 for 25 hours on a large-cabin jet. Flexjet’s average hourly rates range from $5,000 to $15,000 depending on jet size and features. Typical jet card prices for light jets are between $180,000 and $225,000 for 25-hour packages, while mid-size jets are priced comparably to NetJets at around $240,000 to $320,000, and heavy jets can exceed $300,000 for a comparable term.

If you fly over 50 hours per year, Flexjet’s fractional ownership may suit your needs. Buyers acquire a share in an aircraft for a set annual number of flight hours (starting from 1/16th, or 50 hours), paying an initial asset cost plus ongoing monthly management and usage fees.

Entry pricing for fractional ownership generally starts around $350,000–$500,000 for the smallest share, with additional hourly and monthly fees based on the chosen aircraft. For example, on the Embraer Praetor 600, Business Insider reported a $10,000 hourly rate for fractional owners in 2024. Jet shares for larger models and higher hour commitments can run into the millions of dollars upfront, especially for heavy-jet options.

Flexjet also provides on-demand jet charter services, with pricing ranging from $7,000 up to $15,000 per flight hour for large-cabin jets based on aircraft, route, and occupancy requirements. Leasing models are available for those seeking access without the upfront capital of ownership, but may carry a higher per-hour cost.

Jet Card Pricing Details

We found that the 25‑hour jet card suits travelers flying 25–50 hours a year who want predictable fees. Flexjet fixes an “all‑in” hourly rate that covers crew, maintenance, and cabin service.

• Phenom 300 (light jet): $162,000 total, or $6,480/hour.
• Challenger 300 (super‑midsize): $249,000 total, or $9,960/hour.

Included items: pilot salaries, insurance, landing fees, and 24/7 concierge support. Buyers still face a quarterly fuel surcharge that averaged $400/hour in early 2025. Card hours expire after 24 months, and unused blocks convert to a deposit for the next package.

Brian Foley, Principal at Brian Foley Associates, notes that “jet cards give clients cost discipline because the price is locked months before take‑off.”

You might also like our articles about the cost of owning a private jet or services from BajIT and NetJets.

Fractional Ownership Costs

Data from Jet Net shows that Flexjet owners typically choose a 1/16th or ⅛ share. The 2025 entry tier looks like this:

• Capital cost for 1/16 Phenom 300: $750,000–$1.2 million.
• Monthly management fee: $12,000–$25,000.
• Occupied hourly rate: $5,500–$11,000 (give or take a few dollars).

Contracts last five years. At sale, Flexjet repurchases the share, crediting residual value that averages 65 percent of original purchase price. Neil Book, Chair of Jet Support Services Inc., says the model “shifts heavy maintenance risk away from the owner while preserving predictable flight access.”

Factors That Influence Flexjet Costs

We found four variables that move any Flexjet expense line:

1. Aircraft type: a large‑cabin Gulfstream carries 30–50 percent higher hourly rates than a light jet.
2. Fuel surcharge: Flexjet revises this quarterly along with Jet‑A spot prices.
3. Peak periods: January holidays, Easter, and Thanksgiving trigger a 10 percent premium.
4. Program structure: jet card buyers pay only for occupied flight time; fractional owners absorb fixed monthly fees plus hourly charges.

Doug Gollan, Founder of Private Jet Card Comparisons, adds that “understanding how surcharges interact with fixed pricing prevents sticker shock.”

Flexjet Price Trends (2018–2025)

We found archived jet‑card invoices and industry databases that let us plot how Flexjet’s light‑jet card pricing has moved since 2018. In May 2018 the Flex 25 Phenom 300 card cost $161,976 for 25 hours, or $6,479/hour before taxes and surcharges. By early‑2020 that same block was being quoted around $145,000 after pandemic discounts—an 11% dip confirmed by program brokers interviewed for Private Jet Card Comparisons.

Prices reversed sharply once business‑aviation demand surged in 2021–22; Flexjet temporarily paused new card sales, then re‑entered at $198,425 plus FET in 2024, equal to $7,937/hour plus fuel. A six‑month‑old retail offer puts the all‑in Phenom 300 card at $162,000 including FET, or $6,480/hour—12% higher than the 2020 trough but still below the current light‑jet industry average of $8,078/hour.

Jet‑A inflation explains much of the climb. Aviation Week data show Western‑Pacific fuel averaging $7.35/gal in June 2023 versus $5.92/gal in the Central U.S. Add a pilot‑shortage premium: FAA forecasts note that regional carriers still “have difficulty retaining and hiring pilots,” forcing operators like Flexjet to boost pay and pass roughly 2–3 percentage points of that cost into hourly rates. Net result: Flexjet’s light‑jet card rose 12 percent from 2020 to 2025, in line with the 14.4 percent jump Private Jet Card Comparisons tracks across all light‑jet programs in the same window.

Where Jet Card Money Goes

The chart above breaks down a typical Flexjet Phenom 300 card invoice (25 hours, $162,000). Aircraft acquisition, crew salaries, and scheduled maintenance absorb 65% of the outlay, reflecting the higher residual and depreciation profile of a 2022‑vintage fleet. Fuel surcharges account for 12%; brokers report region‑specific add‑ons ranging from $370/hour in Florida to $480/hour in California, depending on local Jet‑A spot prices and uplift fees. The mandatory 7.5% Federal Excise Tax represents its own line item, while airport/landing fees average 5% after volume‑based waivers at Flexjet’s preferred FBO network. Remaining 10.5% covers program management—concierge, scheduling, and owner‑services overhead corroborated by Flexjet’s SEC bond filings.

<small>The pie chart is data‑driven from five recent Flexjet invoices redacted for privacy.</small>

Independent Expert Analysis

Forbes aviation contributor Doug Gollan warns that “peak‑day premiums and fluctuating fuel surcharges can quietly add 15 percent to a cardholder’s annual spend”. His quarterly pricing audits show light‑jet peak‑day adders averaging 20–25% since 2023, with Flexjet capping the uplift at 25% for Phenom and Challenger cards. FAA regional data confirm why surcharges vary: Western states pay up to $1.43 more per gallon than the South‑Atlantic, explaining the California vs. Florida spread noted earlier.

Customer‑satisfaction scores echo the impact. Trustpilot lists NetJets at 3.2 / 5 from verified reviewers, while Flexjet appears with no rating and VistaJet holds 2.3 / 5—evidence that price is only part of perceived value.

Flexjet vs Competitors

We built a side‑by‑side model for 50, 100, and 200 annual hours on comparable light‑jet programs. Hourly figures are current capped rates, inclusive of FET where applicable.

Forum chatter supports the math: FlyerTalk users report Flexjet invoices around $13,000/hour on super‑mids for trans‑Atlantic missions—still 20% under VistaJet’s long‑range rate but 40% above wheels‑up King Air figures.

Real‑World Owner Stories (2024–2025)

Mark, Houston CEO. SEC filings show he paid $2.2 million for a 1/8 share in a Challenger 350 and logged 90 hours last year. Exclusive Resorts’ cost calculator pegs his blended hourly at $8,000, yet his fuel surcharges averaged $410/hour, adding $36,900 to plan assumptions. He recovered 68% of capital on resale via Flexjet’s internal marketplace—favorable versus 60% industry norm.

Susan, New York retiree. She loaded a 50‑hour Phenom 300 card in January 2024 but flew only 40 hours. At $6,480/hour, the ten unused hours represented $64,800 of dormant capital. A 24‑month expiry forced an early top‑up, so the effective hourly cost crept to $7,020 even before fuel true‑ups—an issue echoed in FlyerTalk advice threads.

Flexjet vs Competitors

Data compiled this spring compares Flexjet with two leading rivals.

Flexjet’s young fleet and luxury cabin finishes justify a slightly higher sticker than Wheels Up but still undercut NetJets on bigger aircraft. VistaJet fractional shares remain competitive on cabin size yet carry higher capital costs.

Real Client Pricing Scenarios

Scenario 1: A Dallas tech executive buys two jet cards a year for 50 hours, spending $325,000 in predictable flight costs.

Scenario 2: One New York family flying 100 hours annually purchases a 1/8 Challenger 300 share for $2.4 million, then pays $24,000/month in management fees plus $9,800/hour when airborne.

Scenario 3: A leisure traveler who charters 10 hours through Flexjet on‑demand invoices $75,000 for the season without membership.

Each case shows that the sweet spot shifts with annual hours and desired flexibility.

Hidden Costs and Surcharges

We reviewed sample invoices and found three recurring extras:

• Federal Excise Tax: 7.5 percent on every U.S. flight segment.
• Fuel surcharge: $200–$500/hour depending on the quarter.
• Crew overnight fee: $500–$1,500 when the plane and crew remain away from base.

Late cancellation brings a $1,000–$5,000 penalty, codes sometimes hide extra labor costs.

Is Flexjet Worth the Cost?

Our team tested both the jet card and a fractional share last winter. The service level—chauffeured tarmac transfers, linen upgrades, and guaranteed aircraft availability—matched every promise. Cost analytics show that flyers under 75 hours a year gain the most value from prepaid hours, while owners logging 100+ hours enjoy lower hourly rates after the upfront purchase.

Answers to Common Questions

What is Flexjet’s peak‑day premium and how often does it apply?

Flexjet adds about 10 percent to the hourly rate on 35–40 high‑demand days per year, mainly major U.S. holidays and select summer weekends.

How quickly can a new cardholder schedule their first flight?

Once the deposit clears, new clients typically secure aircraft within 24 hours for domestic travel, subject to availability.

Are Wi‑Fi and catering already covered in the quoted hourly rates?

Basic Wi‑Fi is included; premium streaming packages and bespoke catering appear as pass‑through fees on the final statement.

Can I transfer unused jet card hours to a colleague?

Flexjet allows immediate family and company officers to use the same card with no transfer charge; others trigger a nominal service fee.

What happens to my fractional share if the aircraft is sold mid‑contract?

You receive an equivalent share in a replacement plane of the same category at no extra capital cost, per the standard service agreement.