How do I book a private jet for one flight?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026
These 67 private jet companies sell a single on-demand flight with no membership or card first on their own websites, read 10 November 2026. Each card gives what the company says about it, with the aircraft, place, hours, fee or price where it names one, then what it sells, why to choose it, what to ask for and the limits it publishes.
How do I book a private jet for one flight?
67 private jet companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they sell a single on-demand flight with no membership or card first; FlyHouse, flyExclusive and Paramount Business Jets have the most Google reviews under their own name.
Air Charter Advisors
- Best for
- Wyvern-member broker, all-inclusive quotes by phone
- One flight
- Core service is on-demand charter with no long-term contracts or membership fees. Request a quote by phone or online and an itinerary is sent by email or fax.
- What it sells
- Arranges private jet charter as an agent on other carriers' aircraft, from a base in the Philadelphia region, USA and can connect clients to 25, 50 and 100 hour jet cards.
- Why choose them
- Says it is a Premium Wyvern Broker Member and has been an NBAA member since 2012.
- Ask for
- Ask for the free all-inclusive charter quote by form or phone and tell it upfront if you are bringing a pet.
- Not the fit if
- you want a seat on a shared flight: it provides only completely private flights under FAR Part 135 or the foreign equivalent.
Air Charter Service
- Best for
- Worldwide charter through 40+ offices
- One flight
- Arranges a single charter on other operators' aircraft with no card or membership shown. After you enquire, a personal charter specialist gives you a fixed quote and confirms which aircraft are available. An online price tool gives an estimate beforehand. The estimate is not binding.
- What it sells
- Sells private, group and cargo charter as a broker, plus the Empyrean Card jet card. Its UK head office is in Surbiton, Surrey, with a North America head office in Uniondale, New York.
- Why choose them
- Says it offers access to 50,000 aircraft and 130 different aircraft types.
- Ask for
- Ask for an Empyrean Card account: the Platinum account buys a set number of hours for a set price with a 24-hour notice period.
- Not the fit if
- you need a fixed price online: its price tool gives estimates only, estimated prices do not include tax or VAT and the final cost may be different.
Air1 Jets
- Best for
- Instant online estimates on on-demand charter
- One flight
- Arranges a single on-demand charter with no membership fee and no deposit. Enter a trip for instant estimates then sign the charter agreement and pay by wire or card; calling is the fastest way to book a flight today or tomorrow.
- What it sells
- Is an air charter broker, not an air carrier and arranges on-demand charter only on other operators' aircraft. It sells no jet cards, memberships or fractional shares.
- Why choose them
- Says it searches 6,020+ aircraft in 150+ countries to pick the right one for each trip.
- Ask for
- Ask for the itemised quote that lists flight time, taxes, fees and repositioning separately, priced one-way and round trip so you can compare.
- Not the fit if
- you want to buy single seats: you pay for the whole aircraft, whether one person flies or every seat is full.
- Enquiry
- air1jets.com/contact
Airble
- Best for
- Online booking of charters and shared seats
- One flight
- Book a single charter online or in the app with upfront pricing shown before booking and no membership fees. The flight is confirmed once the service provider accepts the booking request.
- What it sells
- Online marketplace and intermediary, not an operator, connecting passengers with licensed air operators for charters, empty legs, shared flights, Jetpools and experiences. Head office in Richmond, BC, Canada.
- Why choose them
- Has run since 2019 as an online marketplace for licensed operators' charters, empty legs, shared flights and experiences. Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the per-seat Shared Flight search or the Deals section in the Airble app.
- Not the fit if
- you want a refundable empty leg: it says empty-leg bookings are non-changeable and non-refundable unless the provider states otherwise.
- Enquiry
- airble.com/contact
Airly
- Best for
- Australian jet cards and fractional jet shares
- One flight
- Says you can price any trip in seconds, covering Australia's east coast.
- What it sells
- Arranges jet card and charter flights in Australia on CASA-certified operators' aircraft, runs fractional jet shares from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and lists empty legs.
- Why choose them
- Says every flight is run by a CASA-certified operator, with a safety manager in house.
- Ask for
- Ask for the jet card in 5, 10 or 25 hour blocks with rates locked for 12 months and for an instant price on your route.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late: its charter terms are fully refundable only at 30 days before departure, with a 15% fee at 29 to 21 days rising to 100%.
- Enquiry
- airly.com
Altessair
- Best for
- Indicative price brackets before any quote
- One flight
- Charters on demand with no membership, retainer, prepaid hours or minimum. A quote costs nothing. A broker sources up to three vetted FAA Part 135 options; you compare, sign and pay online by credit card or ACH bank transfer.
- What it sells
- Is an air charter broker for on-demand charter and says it is not an airline or direct air carrier. It sells no jet cards, fractional shares or individual seats.
- Why choose them
- Says a broker sources up to three vetted FAA Part 135 options, with its 10% fee shown as its own line.
- Ask for
- Ask for a route bracket and a firm quote, which it says is firm for the validity window stated on the quote.
- Not the fit if
- you want a jet card, fractional share or individual seat: it says it sells none of these.
- Website
- altessair.com
Altivo Jets
- Best for
- Broker with desks in 12 countries
- One flight
- Sells a whole-aircraft charter on request: ask for a quote, compare options, then accept one, sign the charter agreement and pay. Its quote desk works around the clock and it says most charters can be arranged within 24 hours.
- What it sells
- Is a private jet and helicopter charter broker with desks in 12 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates. It says it does not own or operate aircraft.
- Why choose them
- Says it is a private jet and helicopter charter broker with desks in 12 countries.
- Ask for
- Ask for a quote that names the operator, aircraft, itinerary and total price including known taxes and fees.
- Not the fit if
- you want an individual seat: it says a charter is for the whole aircraft and it does not sell individual seats on charter flights.
- Enquiry
- altivojets.com/contact
AoneJet
- Best for
- Hourly price bands and disclosed broker margin
- One flight
- Sells a single on-demand charter by request. It sends live options with a named operator and money moves after you confirm in writing on a charter agreement for a named aircraft and a fixed date, then you pay by wire before departure.
- What it sells
- Is a charter broker that does not own or operate aircraft. Arranges on-demand charter across the United States on FAA Part 135 operators.
- Why choose them
- Describes nine aircraft classes, from turboprop to VIP airliner and executive helicopter.
- Ask for
- Ask for the hours and fuel surcharge in writing and for any brokerage margin to be disclosed before you commit.
- Not the fit if
- you want to book and pay instantly online: you send a request, receive options with a named operator, then sign a charter agreement and pay by wire before departure.
- Enquiry
- aonejet.com/quote
Apollo Jets
- Best for
- Broker with ARGUS and Wyvern certification
- One flight
- On-demand charter with no membership fees or hefty pre-fly deposits. Request a quote online or contact the team by phone or email to schedule a flight.
- What it sells
- Charter broker acting as agent for its clients, not an operator: flights are flown by third-party FAA certified Part 135 air carriers. Offices in New York (headquarters), Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Palm Beach and Farmingdale and part of Vista Global.
- Why choose them
- Says it is certified by both ARGUS International and Wyvern and has delivered service since its founding in 2008. Google: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.2 out of 5 from 1 review, newest 29 March 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for documentation of the aircraft's Wyvern PASS status or ARGUS International Trip CHEQ, which it provides on request.
- Not the fit if
- you want a quote that cannot change: it says de-icing is not included in the quote and the client pays actual taxes, fees and fuel surcharges that differ from the estimate.
- Enquiry
- apollojets.com/contact
Atlantic Air Charter
- Best for
- Own light jets and brokered charter
- One flight
- Offers one-way and round-trip flights: request a quote or book online or through customer service. It recommends at least 24 hours ahead. Says same-day flights are possible if an aircraft is available.
- What it sells
- Flies its own light-jet fleet and books other operators' aircraft for other flights. Sells on-demand charter, a jet card and empty legs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
- Why choose them
- Holds U.S. Air Carrier Certificate #W39A162L issued by the FAA. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 53 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a jet card membership: it says the programme offers guaranteed availability and fixed hourly rates, with terms given by customer service.
- Not the fit if
- you need a price that cannot move: pricing may change depending on demand and additional services requested.
- Website
- atlanticaircharter.com
BARK Air
- Best for
- Flying with your dog in the cabin
- One flight
- Offers online booking for its scheduled and shared flights. Routes private charters through its concierge team by email. Each ticket covers one dog and one human.
- What it sells
- Is a public charter operator selling seats and charters built around dogs, with routes serving New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Paris, Lisbon and Madrid. It says it owns no aircraft and that flights are operated by licensed US air carrier Worldwide Jet.
- Why choose them
- Says its charter partner Worldwide Jet is IS-BAO Stage II certified and holds ARG/US Platinum. Trustpilot: 3.4 out of 5 from 4 reviews, newest 31 July 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a shared charter seat, one ticket covering one human and up to two animals with a combined weight of 50 lb or less.
- Not the fit if
- a child under 10 is travelling: it says humans under the age of 10 are not permitted to fly on BARK Air.
BusinessJetz
- Best for
- Family-run broker for empty legs and charter
- One flight
- Arranges private on-demand charter with no jet card or membership. Request a quote online or call. A specialist responds, typically within the hour.
- What it sells
- Family-owned charter broker that arranges private on-demand charter and empty-leg flights on FAR Part 135 operators; it sells no jet card, membership or shared seats.
- Why choose them
- Says it traces its roots to 1976, with nearly five decades in private aviation.
- Ask for
- Ask for a free charter quote by form or on 888-240-5387, or for availability on a listed empty leg.
- Not the fit if
- you want to buy individual seats: it says it does not sell seats on shared or scheduled services.
- Enquiry
- businessjetz.com
Call a Jet
- Best for
- Free empty-leg board and alerts
- One flight
- Books one flight with no membership, no jet card and no upfront deposit. You get an offer link, pick a jet, click Request to book, sign the contract digitally and pay online. It promises a reply within 30 minutes at most.
- What it sells
- Is an independent private jet charter broker, not an airline or aircraft operator, that also lists empty legs. It sells no membership or jet card. It has an office in Bonn, a legal entity in Budapest and a Miami office.
- Why choose them
- Says it compares aircraft from a network of 12,000 jets.
- Ask for
- Ask for the free empty-leg alerts for your home airport, or for a binding offer once it has checked the market.
- Not the fit if
- you need a final price at the first reply: prices in a first note are estimates, final only once an operator has confirmed the aircraft and you have signed and paid.
- Enquiry
- callajet.de/us
Chapman Freeborn
- Best for
- Group charter and worldwide broker offices
- One flight
- Takes charter requests through a quote form or by phone or WhatsApp and a broker replies with options. States that charter has no membership fee, no acquisition fee and no minimum number of flying hours.
- What it sells
- Is a charter broker headquartered at Gatwick, UK, with offices on five continents. Sells private jet charter, group air charter, empty legs, a Blind Booking service and a Jet Card, alongside air cargo and ACMI.
- Why choose them
- Says it has provided air charter solutions for passenger and cargo movements since 1973.
- Ask for
- Ask for the charter team's empty-leg options, which it says can be up to 75% cheaper than a regular private jet charter.
- Not the fit if
- you want to rebook or get a refund on Blind Booking: booked flights cannot be rebooked or refunded and the service is only available in the DACH region.
Charter Flight Group
- Best for
- Online charter pricing and a jet card
- One flight
- Enter an itinerary to see instant pricing, then book online in seconds. Says all prices are final with no hidden fees.
- What it sells
- Private aviation company (also CFG or FlyCFG) that arranges charters on its charter partners' aircraft and sells a non-expiring jet card through a Jet Agency partnership. Office in Naples, Florida, with a Miami office opening.
- Why choose them
- Says its partners have access to more than 6,000 aircraft, ranging from turboprops to executive jets and airliners.
- Ask for
- Ask for the non-expiring jet card in Light, Midsize, Supermid or Heavy.
- Not the fit if
- you want full control of an empty-leg itinerary: it says you lose some control over your itinerary.
DC Aviation
- Best for
- Own-fleet executive charter from Stuttgart
- One flight
- Takes a non-binding charter enquiry online with departure and arrival times and an optional return flight. A personal adviser can have the requested aircraft type available within a few hours.
- What it sells
- Sells executive charter on jets of its own fleet and also offers aircraft management, maintenance and FBO services. Its head office is in Stuttgart, Germany.
- Why choose them
- Says its flight operations are IS-BAO certified and its ground services IS-BAH certified. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 35 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask your personal adviser for the aircraft type you want, which it says is made available within a few hours with an individual flight plan.
- Not the fit if
- you need more than 16 seats: it says some aircraft carry up to 16 passengers.
DesJets
- Best for
- Global broker with 69+ vetted operators
- One flight
- Books a single on-demand charter with no card or membership shown: submit your route, receive options, choose a plane and sign digitally. Typical lead time is 24 to 72 hours. It can position aircraft in as little as 4 hours for same-day trips.
- What it sells
- Is a private jet charter broker trading as DesJets (Destination Jets), founded in 2020 with an office in New York. It arranges whole-aircraft charter and sells empty-leg flights and group and airliner charter and says it does not operate aircraft.
- Why choose them
- Says it has access to 352+ aircraft across 69+ vetted operators worldwide.
- Ask for
- Ask for an all-in quote covering aircraft, fuel, crew, landing and handling fees and taxes, with catering, ground transport and de-icing quoted separately.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late: its general guidelines give no refund when cancelling less than 24 hours before departure.
- Enquiry
- desjets.com/contact
Elevate Jet
- Best for
- Instant app booking, Part 135 carrier
- One flight
- Lets you book and pay for a single charter in the Instant Booking App or on its booking site, with a real-time bookable price shown up front. Identity must be verified in the app within 24 hours of payment. One-way trips are fully non-refundable.
- What it sells
- Is an FAA-certificated Part 135 air carrier that also brokers charter through its app. Sells the Azurite Jet Card, a deposit-based membership and empty legs, from a head office in Miami Beach, Florida.
- Why choose them
- Says it holds FAA Air Carrier Certificate B8MA127H and operates as a Part 135 carrier.
- Not the fit if
- you want a refundable one-way flight: all one-way bookings are fully Non-Refundable.
Elite Jets
- Best for
- Own-fleet Florida operator with ARGUS Platinum rating
- One flight
- Complete the Request a Quote form or call and the team replies by telephone or email. Elite Jets charges one price for the flight no matter how many seats are taken.
- What it sells
- Operator selling charter to the public from its own fleet, with empty legs, a shared ownership programme, the Invision Jet Card (with Maxair) and aircraft management for owners. Head office at Naples Airport, Florida.
- Why choose them
- Owns four Embraer Phenom 300 jets and one Embraer Legacy 500 jet that fly to North, Central and South America and the Caribbean.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Invision Jet Card, powered by Elite Jets and Maxair, with fixed all-inclusive hourly pricing and no annual membership fees or fuel surcharges.
- Not the fit if
- you want to book and pay online: clients complete a 'Request a Quote' form and the team replies by telephone or email.
- Website
- elitejets.com
EmptyJet
- Best for
- Searching live empty legs without a membership
- One flight
- Takes on-demand charter requests (one way, round trip or multi-city) and charges nothing until you pay the operator's invoice. A request does not reserve the flight: the operator confirms, then you pay online by card, bank transfer or crypto.
- What it sells
- Is an empty-leg search engine and marketplace that also takes on-demand charter requests. It says it is not an airline or operator. Head office in Dubai, with principal offices in New York, Tokyo and Istanbul.
- Why choose them
- Says current listings are up to 74% below an estimated charter rate, with a 0 to 10 value score on each.
- Ask for
- Ask for the operator's confirmation of the aircraft, schedule, price and terms of the empty leg before you pay the operator's invoice.
- Not the fit if
- you need an instant confirmed booking: sending a request does not reserve the flight and an empty leg may move or be cancelled if the aircraft's wider schedule changes.
- Enquiry
- emptyjet.com/contact
EmptyLeg.store
- Best for
- Whole-aircraft empty legs with no membership
- One flight
- Send a whole-aircraft quote request online with no account. No payment is due until confirmed and no flight is reserved until the operator, aircraft, final price and contract are confirmed.
- What it sells
- Empty-leg listing site powered by TriStar (TriStar.vip) that acts as an arranging party with certified direct air carriers and brokers full charters on request. Sells whole aircraft only, with no individual seats.
- Why choose them
- Lists 2,048 empty legs, with live inventory updated daily.
- Ask for
- Ask for a whole-aircraft quote on any route through its booking request, which needs no account.
- Not the fit if
- you want a single seat: it says it does not sell individual seats or jet sharing.
- Enquiry
- emptyleg.store/booking
evoJets
- Best for
- Instant online prices and a booking app
- One flight
- Browse pricing, request quotes, or book instantly on select routes in the evoJets app. A cost calculator gives instant prices for any route with no contact information required.
- What it sells
- Charter broker headquartered in New York City and founded in Aspen, Colorado in 2006, selling on-demand charter and an Evolved charter membership, with an instant price calculator and app.
- Why choose them
- Says it has arranged flights in 6 continents and 119 countries. Google: 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for an instant price from the Charter Flight Cost Calculator, then for a quote or Evolved charter membership details from an account executive.
- Not the fit if
- you want to book every route online: it says instant booking is available only on select routes in its app.
- Enquiry
- evojets.com/contact
Executive Jet Management
- Best for
- Corporate charter with a quoted-price cap
- One flight
- Gives a real-time quote or instant estimate from its online charter cost estimator. To book, select a quote and submit your contact information.
- What it sells
- Is an aircraft management company that also sells private jet charter on managed and wider charter aircraft and offers empty legs at a discounted rate. It names jet cards and shares only as NetJets products.
- Why choose them
- Says it manages approximately 250 aircraft based at 100+ locations.
- Ask for
- Ask for cabin class pricing, which it says gives fixed rates and assured aircraft availability.
- Not the fit if
- you want a quote with no extras: domestic flights carry 7.5% Federal Excise Tax and fuel surcharges and landing fees are charged on top.
FAI rent-a-jet
- Best for
- German-operated Bombardier charter with ARGUS Platinum
- One flight
- Offers private jet charter on its own fleet. For last-minute bookings it prepares tailored proposals within one hour. Its 24/7 charter team takes requests by phone, email and WhatsApp.
- What it sells
- Is an operator of its own Bombardier aircraft that also manages other owners' aircraft and sells private jet charter, headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany. It holds its own Air Operator Certificate.
- Why choose them
- Says it flies more than 13,000 flight hours annually with its own Bombardier fleet.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Global, Challenger 604 or Learjet 60XR charter proposal, which it says is prepared within one hour for last-minute bookings.
- Not the fit if
- you want other aircraft types: its charter fleet is the Bombardier Global, Challenger 604 and Learjet 60XR.
- Enquiry
- fai.ag/private-jet-charter
Fly Alliance
- Best for
- Four-hour charter and a no-blackout jet card
- One flight
- Charter needs no buy-in, no annual dues and no minimum commitment, so you pay for the trip you fly. Request a quote online or by phone.
- What it sells
- Flies charter and sells a jet card, with a head office in Orlando, Florida. It holds an FAA Part 135 certificate and manages aircraft from midsize through ultra long range.
- Why choose them
- Holds FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate 3GJA878N and, for its European operation, San Marino AOC SM048. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 17 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews, newest 22 September 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for its jet card: guaranteed availability on eight hours' notice, with no blackout dates and no peak-day surcharge.
- Not the fit if
- you want a fully fixed jet card price: Federal Excise Tax is additional and any de-icing, international handling or customs charges are billed at cost.
Flycraft
- Best for
- Firm-price Challenger charter and jet card
- One flight
- Sells single charters with no minimum notice. Short-notice and same-day trips are routine. You send the trip and get a firm number rather than a range. There is no instant checkout. Payment is arranged with the charter desk after you accept a quote.
- What it sells
- Is an FAA Part 135 operator flying its own five Challenger 300 and 350 jets from Opa-locka Executive Airport in Miami, Florida. It sells on-demand charter, a Fleet Jet Card and a Corporate Program and may occasionally arrange flights on other carriers' aircraft with the operating carrier disclosed before signing.
- Why choose them
- Says it holds its own FAA Part 135 certificate and flies five Challengers, three 300s and two 350s.
- Ask for
- Ask for a firm price for your trip, which it says is a firm number rather than a range.
- Not the fit if
- you fly on peak days or inside 48 hours on its jet card: both carry a 20% surcharge.
- Published price
- Fleet Jet Card 2026: 25 hours at $12,950 per hour ($323,750 prepaid), Challenger super-midsize, fuel and 7.5% federal excise tax on domestic legs included, no membership or annual fee. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- flycraft.com/contact
flyExclusive
- Best for
- Owned-fleet Jet Club and fractional shares
- One flight
- Quotes each charter on request, priced by hand by a coordinator against live availability. Charter is a daily rate for each day the aircraft is assigned plus an hourly rate for time in the air, with no monthly management fee.
- What it sells
- Is an operator that owns and flies its own fleet of 80+ aircraft. Sells charter, Jet Club and Jet Club Plus memberships and fractional ownership, from a base in Kinston, North Carolina.
- Why choose them
- Says it owns and operates 80+ aircraft, from light jets to super-midsize. Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 63 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for Jet Club Plus or a fractional share if you need access on all 365 days with no blackout dates.
- Not the fit if
- you need Jet Club access on peak days: it guarantees fleet access 330 days a year and excludes 35 peak travel periods such as major holidays.
- Published price
- Jet Club starts at a $100,000 entry deposit and Jet Club Plus at $200,000 (US dollars, 2026), held as flight credit. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- flyexclusive.com/charter
FlyHouse
- Best for
- Instant bid-based quotes from competing operators
- One flight
- Request a charter in the FlyHouse app or on the web. Qualified aircraft owners bid and the lowest qualified bid becomes the quote. Accept it to book with 10% of the quote due at booking and the balance 48 hours before departure.
- What it sells
- Owns and operates its own fleet and also runs an online marketplace where other aircraft owners bid for each trip. Also offers members-only empty legs, group travel and a Private Client Group. Address in Camarillo, California.
- Why choose them
- Says its network reaches more than 2,300 aircraft across the U.S., spanning midsize to ultra-long-range jets. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 81 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Private Client Group, which coordinates aviation, hospitality, transportation, dining and itinerary planning.
- Not the fit if
- you want empty legs open to everyone: it describes its Empty Legs section as a members' feed.
- Enquiry
- goflyhouse.com/contact
Flyius
- Best for
- Written offers naming operator, aircraft and price
- One flight
- On-demand charter with no membership fee or monthly cost. Request a quote with your route and dates and the operator confirms it in a binding written offer. Nothing is booked until you accept an offer and confirm the charter agreement.
- What it sells
- Air charter broker sourcing aircraft from licensed operators worldwide, selling on-demand charter and empty legs with no membership fee and showing indicative prices online.
- Why choose them
- Says it checks each operator's Air Operator Certificate in the issuing authority's register before you confirm.
- Ask for
- Ask for written offers that name the operator, the aircraft and the full price and for a corporate account if you fly often.
- Not the fit if
- you need a guaranteed notice time: it says no minimum notice can be promised for departures.
- Published price
- From €3,200 per flight hour in a light jet, indicative 2026 rate, crew, fuel, landing and handling included in 'from' prices. Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- flyius.com/contact-us
FlyUSA
- Best for
- US charter with its own booking app
- One flight
- Search by trip type, airports, dates and passengers, receive a quote, then follow the booking link to complete your purchase. It says quotes arrive in minutes.
- What it sells
- Sells on-demand charter, the Ascend Club membership and jet card options and aircraft acquisition and management and says it owns and operates charter and manages aircraft. It serves clients across the United States and manages Clearwater Airpark in Florida.
- Why choose them
- Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 244 reviews, newest 31 October 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Ascend Club, which it describes as its programme for frequent travellers.
- Not the fit if
- you want a multi-city trip priced online: it asks you to use its app or a guide for multi-city flights.
GetJet
- Best for
- Shared seats and empty legs marketplace
- One flight
- Starts a whole-aircraft charter with a Create a Request step. Lets you select and book a business jet from a personalised account.
- What it sells
- Is a global marketplace for business aviation services, selling whole-aircraft charter, shared seats (Jet Sharing, Shuttle, Sharing and Deals) and empty legs. It does not state where it is based.
- Why choose them
- Says its system scans the schedules of more than 40 operators, with empty-leg discounts of up to 50%.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Deals option, which lets you sell part of the seats on your confirmed charter and which it says could reduce total charter cost by up to 90%.
- Not the fit if
- you need flexible charter cancellation: the fee is 25% of the total after signing, 50% from 7 days to 48 hours before departure, 75% within 48 hours and 100% within 24 hours.
- Enquiry
- getjet.com/en
GlobeAir
- Best for
- Own Mustang fleet, online booking, Europe
- One flight
- Book a single charter online in less than a minute, for up to 4 passengers. Larger groups book via WhatsApp.
- What it sells
- Flies its own fleet of Cessna Citation Mustang jets from a head office in Hörsching (Linz), Austria and sells on-demand charter, the DreamTeam JetCard, a fractional programme and empty legs.
- Why choose them
- Says it flies a fleet of modern Cessna Citation Mustang jets. Trustpilot: 3.5 out of 5 from 14 reviews, newest 16 April 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for an empty leg from its online list, the DreamTeam JetCard, or a share in a Cessna Citation M2.
- Not the fit if
- you travel with more than 4 passengers: online booking covers up to 4 passengers and larger groups book by WhatsApp.
- Enquiry
- globeair.com/contact
Great Flight
- Best for
- Own-fleet charter from West Palm Beach
- One flight
- Book by phone: give the trip details, receive a quote as a formal agreement, sign and return it, then pay before or during the trip.
- What it sells
- Is an operator, not a broker, flying its own fleet with its own pilots. Sells charter, an Operator Jet Card called the Great Flight Card and empty-leg flights, from West Palm Beach, Florida.
- Why choose them
- Says it operates a fleet of 11 dedicated aircraft as a direct FAA Part 135 air carrier. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 49 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Great Flight Card, its Operator Jet Card.
- Not the fit if
- you want prices online: it says there is no set price without all the trip details and quotes by phone.
- Website
- greatflight.com
Hera Flight
- Best for
- Florida charter and 10-hour jet cards
- One flight
- Books charter flight by flight, with no jet card needed: send an enquiry or call 1-833-FLY-HERA and a specialist schedules the flight. It offers flight-by-flight pricing on popular flights between 22,000+ airport pairs.
- What it sells
- Sells on-demand charter and a 10-hour and 25-hour jet card, alongside aircraft management, sales and maintenance, from Clearwater and West Palm Beach, Florida. It says the card gives access to its own fleet and over 1,250 safety-vetted partner aircraft.
- Why choose them
- Says its fleet grew to 25 aircraft in a May 2026 announcement. Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 27 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask about the 10-hour Jet Card, which it says has fixed hourly rates with no fuel surcharges, interchange fees or overnight charges.
- Not the fit if
- you need a card flight at short notice: jet card requests need a minimum of 72 hours, up to 96 hours on peak travel dates.
- Enquiry
- heraflight.com/charter
Hogani Jets
- Best for
- Charter estimates plus jet cards
- One flight
- Sells On Demand Charter alongside its jet cards. Request a quote or use the Instant Charter Estimate, then an advisor presents options and the booking is confirmed after written confirmation and payment. Notice can be as low as 4 hours, subject to availability.
- What it sells
- Says it is a Part 135 air charter broker and does not operate aircraft. Sells on-demand charter, Signature and Reserve Jet Cards, a Loyalty Program, Private Office and empty legs. Presents itself as US-based, with no office list.
- Why choose them
- Says its founder has spent more than a decade selling and orchestrating 2000+ private charter flights across 90+ countries. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.8 out of 5 from 2 reviews, newest 10 September 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the operator's name and certificate number, which it says it shares on request and name a rating such as ARGUS Platinum or Wyvern Wingman if you want only matching aircraft quoted.
- Not the fit if
- you need a fixed price up front: its terms say quotes are subject to aircraft availability and operational approval and that pricing may change without notice.
- Published price
- Empty leg, Challenger 300 Aspen to Oakland, 8 December 2026: from $19,500. Read 10 November 2026.
Icarus Jet
- Best for
- Broker with Dallas, London and Dubai offices
- One flight
- Charges no membership fees and asks for no long-term commitments. Request a quote online or call its 24/7 desk. It says firm quotes come back within 60 minutes.
- What it sells
- Is a private jet charter broker that also offers aircraft management, with headquarters in Dallas, Texas and offices in London and Dubai. It says it is a broker, not an operator.
- Why choose them
- Says it is an ARGUS-registered, NBAA and EBAA accredited private jet charter broker and aircraft management company. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 37 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a firm quote after the trip cost estimator: it says firm quotes come back within 60 minutes.
- Not the fit if
- you need a price that cannot change: its terms reserve the right to increase or decrease prices and taxes are invoiced separately.
- Enquiry
- icarusjet.com/contact
JetAlto
- Best for
- Instant estimates and quotes within 15 minutes
- One flight
- Pay per trip with no membership fees or annual retainers. Get an instant price estimate, then a quote within 15 minutes, then sign a charter agreement.
- What it sells
- Is an independent charter broker for on-demand whole-aircraft charter, with empty-leg deals and recurring corporate travel. It says it does not own aircraft or sell memberships.
- Why choose them
- Says it quotes from a network of 3,800+ vetted operators across 5,000+ airports worldwide.
- Ask for
- Ask for an instant price estimate through its quote request, then hand-picked quotes, which it says arrive within 15 minutes.
- Not the fit if
- you need a fixed price at the quote stage: quote requests are non-binding until a signed charter agreement is exchanged.
- Website
- jetalto.com
JetCharter.com
- Best for
- Instant online charter quotes and booking
- One flight
- Gives real-time upfront quotes with its instant pricing tool and lets you book and pay online.
- What it sells
- Is an air charter broker and indirect agent in Boca Raton, Florida, selling on-demand charter on third-party operators' aircraft with an online instant-quote platform. It also offers empty-leg flights and says it has no memberships.
- Why choose them
- Says every flight has two background-checked, FAA licence verified, type rated pilots, with captains averaging over 9,000 hours. Google: 1.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews, newest 1 November 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for an instant quote on your route, or call its flight advisors for a last-minute flight.
- Not the fit if
- you want a price with taxes and fees in it: it says listed prices do not include taxes and fees.
- Enquiry
- jetcharter.com
JetNine
- Best for
- Locked quotes and a stated vetting floor
- One flight
- On-demand charter needs no deposit, no annual fee and no minimum spend. A request starts a conversation with a dispatcher, who sends a written quote within 30 minutes. A flight is confirmed after the agreement and required payment steps.
- What it sells
- Is an air charter broker registered with the US DOT under 14 CFR Part 295, based in Los Angeles. Sells on-demand charter, the JetNine Card, Reserve membership and an empty-leg board, on aircraft flown by independent Part 135 operators.
- Why choose them
- Sets a written safety floor of ARG/US Gold Plus or Wyvern Wingman for every operator.
- Ask for
- Ask for the written quote, which it says locks at acceptance and for the empty-leg watchlist with text alerts.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late: inside 6 hours the full charter cost is retained and empty legs and discounted flights have stricter terms.
- Enquiry
- jetnine.com/contact
Jets.com
- Best for
- Instant all-inclusive quotes and a jet card
- One flight
- Gives an all-inclusive instant quote from route, date and passenger count with no obligation. A Private Aviation Expert then sources the aircraft, confirms availability and discloses the operating carrier before you commit. You can book one way and pay for just the segment you fly.
- What it sells
- Charter broker and jet card provider: acts as an Authorized Agent arranging flights with FAR Part 135 direct air carriers and sells the Jets.com Jet Card (Access Pass and Access+). Also owns Part 135 operator PJC, with offices in New York, Boston, Boca Raton, California and London.
- Why choose them
- Says it holds ARGUS Charter Broker certification and Wyvern Broker Certification.
- Ask for
- Ask for Access Pass, prepaid flight hours at a fixed rate starting at 25 hours, or Access+, which lets you deposit once and fly any cabin class at your locked rate.
- Not the fit if
- you need every cost inside the quote: it says fees tied to major events at certain airports and taxes on international segments sit outside it and are disclosed before you fly.
Jettly
- Best for
- Instant pricing and trust-held payments worldwide
- One flight
- Offers instant booking online on select routes with no back-and-forth. International and complex trips use a custom quote with advisors. Says one-way charter flights are common.
- What it sells
- Charter broker and technology platform with offices in Niagara Falls (New York), Nice, London and Richmond Hill (Ontario), selling on-demand charter, jet cards, memberships and empty legs on third-party operators' aircraft.
- Why choose them
- Says customer funds are held in a designated trust account kept separate from its general operating capital. Trustpilot: 2.7 out of 5 from 1,258 reviews, newest 5 October 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for instant pricing from its pricing tool, a jet card from 10 to 100 hours, or the Pay-As-You-Fly programme.
- Not the fit if
- you need a binding quote upfront: its terms say quotes are not binding offers and are subject to operator confirmation and change.
- Published price
- Jet card membership tiers from $50,000 for 25 hours to $160,000 for 100 hours in 2026, plus a one-time enrolment fee of $12,997. Read 10 November 2026.
JETVIP
- Best for
- Seat-by-seat Jet Sharing and empty legs
- One flight
- Submit a request online, by email or WhatsApp, get a quote in 15 minutes, then sign the contract and pay. Says urgent flights average 2 to 3 hours from request to takeoff.
- What it sells
- Is a broker selling charter, empty legs, Jet Sharing (individual seats) and long-term charter. It has offices in Vienna and Dubai and lists Nice and Monaco in its global presence.
- Why choose them
- Says it works directly with 1,000+ operators worldwide and has 9,000+ aircraft in its global database.
- Ask for
- Ask a manager about Jet Sharing, which sells individual seats on flights to Dubai, Nice, Bodrum, London (FAB) and Larnaca.
- Not the fit if
- you need an exact price before confirmation: it says prices may change due to route changes, airport fees, waiting time or fuel cost adjustments.
- Published price
- Estimate, 2026 seasonal averages: light jets from €2,500 per hour (for example Cessna CJ4), excluding de-icing and extended standby. Read 10 November 2026.
- Website
- jetvip.com
Linear Air
- Best for
- Instant online charter and per-seat flights
- One flight
- Lets you book and pay online without a call: enter route, date and passengers, browse aircraft with instant pricing and reserve. Quoting and booking run 24/7 through its online booking engine, with no membership fees.
- What it sells
- Online booking platform for private charter and air taxi flights. An indirect air carrier under 14 CFR Part 295 that does not operate aircraft, it also sells Share and Save per-seat flights. Main office in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Why choose them
- Says it has 7000+ available aircraft.
- Ask for
- Ask for Share and Save shared charter per-seat flights.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late: cancelling within 24 hours of departure incurs the full trip price and cancelling more than 48 hours before gives a credit for future travel within 12 months.
- Enquiry
- linearair.com/contact
Lineaum
- Best for
- Instant priced quotes and online booking
- One flight
- Search, book and pay online by secure card or wire with no membership needed. Says to book in under five minutes with live prices.
- What it sells
- Charter marketplace and booking agent headquartered in London, UK, selling on-demand charter and empty legs on aircraft from 10,500+ operators; it says it does not own or operate aircraft.
- Why choose them
- Says it gives access to 30,000+ aircraft from 10,500+ operators.
- Ask for
- Ask for instant quotes by entering your route and dates and filter to operators with ARGUS or WYVERN safety audits.
- Not the fit if
- you need a fixed price: its terms say quotes are estimates subject to final confirmation by operators.
- Enquiry
- lineaum.com/en
LunaJets
- Best for
- Geneva-based broker with ARGUS broker certification
- One flight
- Request a quote, sign the contract and pay in the app or online without a call, by major credit and debit cards or bank transfer.
- What it sells
- Is a private jet charter broker headquartered in Geneva, founded in December 2007, which says it does not own or operate aircraft. It sells on-demand charter, empty legs, group charter and a Frequent Charter Program, with a network of more than 4,800 aircraft from 480 operators.
- Why choose them
- Says it has held ARGUS broker certification since 2015. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 12 reviews; Trustpilot: 3.7 out of 5 from 47 reviews, newest 10 October 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for its Frequent Charter Program, a 100% refundable advance payment drawn down per trip.
- Not the fit if
- you need a firm offer from a request alone: its terms say a request or any proposal it sends is not an offer to contract.
- Enquiry
- lunajets.com/en/contact-us
Mercury Jets
- Best for
- ARGUS-certified broker booking in four hours
- One flight
- On-demand charter with no annual dues or required membership fees. Get an instant online estimate then call the charter department to book. Says a full quote usually arrives within 1 to 3 hours.
- What it sells
- Charter broker based in New York, with a Fort Lauderdale office, arranging on-demand charter, empty legs and group and airliner charters on over 7,000 aircraft as the client's agent; it also offers aircraft management.
- Why choose them
- Says it was registered as an ARGUS Certified Broker in March 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the instant online estimate, then a full quote from a charter coordinator, which it says usually arrives within 1 to 3 hours.
- Not the fit if
- you want a jet card or membership: it says it is an on-demand private jet charterer with no membership.
- Enquiry
- mercuryjets.com/contact-us
P3 Jets
- Best for
- Broker with an instant-book managed fleet
- One flight
- Offers instant book with live pricing on its managed fleet through a Book This Aircraft button. Other charters are quoted, then confirmed by written agreement and payment. It says wheels up can be in as little as 3 hours.
- What it sells
- Air charter broker (14 CFR Part 295) selling on-demand charter, a P3 Jet Card, empty legs and an instant-book managed fleet operated through sister company P3 Jets Elevated. Headquarters in Brentwood, Tennessee, with offices in Fort Lauderdale, New York City and Scottsdale.
- Why choose them
- Sets a minimum of 3,000 total hours for pilots on the flights it books. Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 37 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the P3 Jet Card, with fixed hourly rates, guaranteed availability and a 24h callout window.
- Not the fit if
- you want a single seat: it says it offers full aircraft charters only and no by-the-seat bookings.
- Enquiry
- p3jets.com/contact
Paramount Business Jets
- Best for
- Broker with a refundable jet card
- One flight
- Submit a request by phone or online or through a dedicated aviation advisor, who sources and contracts the aircraft. No membership is needed for on-demand charter and the advisor gives an all-inclusive quote within the hour.
- What it sells
- Charter broker headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia, that owns no aircraft and books from its approved operator network and also sells a Paramount Jet Card and arranges empty legs, helicopter and group charter.
- Why choose them
- Says it holds ARGUS Certified Broker and Wyvern Wingman Broker status. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 56 reviews; Trustpilot: 5.0 out of 5 from 364 reviews, newest 8 November 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Paramount Jet Card, which it describes as a fully refundable deposit with no expiry, or for an advisor quote.
- Not the fit if
- you want to cancel a last-minute charter freely: it says most operators require a 100% cancellation fee once the contract is signed.
Presidential Aviation
- Best for
- Fort Lauderdale charter, 2 hours notice
- One flight
- On-demand charter that can depart with as little as 2 hours notice. Call the 24/7/365 charter department on 1.954.481.0344 or use the instant quote form.
- What it sells
- Is a private jet charter operator, jet management and aircraft sales firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, founded in 1997. It operates on-demand charter flights around the globe and lists empty legs and says single seats cannot be bought.
- Why choose them
- Says it is an ARGUS Platinum rated firm, a Wyvern Wingman company and an ISBAO Stage 2 registered charter operator. Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 26 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask its 24/7 charter department about a flight departing on as little as 2 hours notice.
- Not the fit if
- you want to pay late or by card: it requires prepayment by wire transfer at least 48 hours before departure, with a card only in special circumstances.
- Enquiry
- presidential-aviation.com
PrivateJet.com
- Best for
- Pay-per-trip broker with instant online quotes
- One flight
- Charters per trip with no membership, jet card or ownership commitment. Get an instant online quote or call. For many trips an aircraft can be ready with as little as 4 hours' notice. A charter flight agreement is drawn up once you choose an option.
- What it sells
- Miami-based on-demand charter broker and WYVERN Registered Broker selling pay-per-trip charter on 7,000+ aircraft, with instant online quotes and empty legs.
- Why choose them
- Says it requires operators to hold recognised third-party safety ratings such as ARGUS Gold or Platinum, Wyvern Wingman or IS-BAO registration. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review; Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 from 15 reviews, newest 14 October 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for an instant online quote from the charter cost calculator, or ask its 24/7 team.
- Not the fit if
- you want a jet card or membership: it says it sells pay-per-trip charter with no membership, jet card or ownership commitment.
- Enquiry
- privatejet.com/about-us
PVJets
- Best for
- Milan broker with guide prices
- One flight
- Start with an online request or quote, then an advisor sends quotes for comparison. Choose your aircraft and confirm; pay by card or bank transfer or cryptocurrency and a charter contract is signed.
- What it sells
- Is an air charter broker and private aviation advisor headquartered in Milan, Italy, that does not own or operate aircraft. It also sells empty-leg flights, group charter, helicopter transfers and The PVJets Club, a members-only flight-credit programme.
- Why choose them
- Says it sources from a network of over 3,600 aircraft worldwide.
- Ask for
- Ask an advisor for quotes to compare, then for the charter agreement to sign before you pay.
- Not the fit if
- you want a fixed price at quote stage: it says nothing on its site is an offer to contract and that fuel cost increases are charged on demand.
- Enquiry
- pvjets.com/contact-us
Ravello Jets
- Best for
- Priced empty legs, escrowed jet card funds
- One flight
- Request a quote online or by phone and get a written quote. Nothing is booked until you say so. Flights can be arranged with as little as a few hours' notice.
- What it sells
- Is an air charter broker under 14 CFR Part 295 and says it does not own aircraft. Sells on-demand charter, empty legs and the Ravello One Jet Card. Focus on North America, with no office address published.
- Why choose them
- Says every operating carrier must clear a five-point verification and that a team member with a commercial pilot certificate reviews every flight.
- Ask for
- Ask for the broker fee and carrier charge breakdown, which it says it discloses on request and for the operator name and tail number.
- Not the fit if
- you need a binding price at first quote: quotes are not binding until written booking confirmation and empty legs are non-refundable once paid.
ReserveJets
- Best for
- Broker with its own 21-aircraft group fleet
- One flight
- Estimate a price by aircraft category online with no signup, then e-sign the charter contract and pay securely online. Fleet bookings are confirmed by its team.
- What it sells
- Charter broker that also sells jet cards, Premier and Elite memberships, fractional ownership and empty legs, with a group fleet of 21 aircraft flown by associated Part 135 carriers. Its home market is the United States.
- Why choose them
- Says its group fleet is 21 aircraft ranging from light jets to long-range, operated by associated Part 135 carriers.
- Ask for
- Ask for a fleet aircraft price, which it says is calculated by flight time and shown upfront before you book.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late: fleet cancellations more than 48 hours before departure get a full refund, while those within 48 hours may incur charges.
- Enquiry
- reservejets.com/contact
SharpJets
- Best for
- Agent for one-way and multi-leg charters
- One flight
- Acts as an agent in obtaining air charter services and does not own or operate the aircraft. It says it does not require costly membership fees or jet cards. Can book a flight within 3 hours of departure time. Start with Request a Quote.
- What it sells
- Is an agent in obtaining air charter services, a broker that does not own or operate aircraft. It says it needs no membership fees or jet cards.
- Why choose them
- Says it has access to over 50,000 aircraft globally.
- Ask for
- Ask for a quote for one-way, round-trip or multi-leg flights: it says it can book a flight within 3 hours of departure time.
- Not the fit if
- you want prices online: it publishes no prices or calculator and quotes by request.
Sky500
- Best for
- Free empty-leg search with make-an-offer
- One flight
- Takes custom charter requests through coordinators available 24/7, who confirm most requests within the hour. No account is needed to browse.
- What it sells
- Online aviation marketplace and empty-leg platform in Los Angeles, California. Says it is not a direct or indirect air carrier or Part 135 operator and that flights are operated by independent aircraft operators.
- Why choose them
- Says every operator on Sky500 holds FAA Part 135 certification.
- Ask for
- Ask for the 'Make an Offer' option on an empty-leg listing, as well as 'Request to Book'.
- Not the fit if
- you need a refundable one-way: it says empty leg (one-way) charters carry a 100% non-refundable cancellation policy once booked.
- Enquiry
- sky500.com/book-now.php
SkyBridge Jets
- Best for
- London-based broker quoting operator and all-in price
- One flight
- Arranges on-demand charter by enquiry: share your route, dates and preferences with the advisory team, then a contract is issued and payment handled. It sells no memberships and says you pay per flight with no lock-in.
- What it sells
- Is a private jet charter broker and arranger of flights, not an air carrier. It also lists an empty-leg marketplace and sells no memberships or jet cards. Its head office is in London, with offices in Dubai, New York and Geneva.
- Why choose them
- Says it typically answers quote requests in under 30 minutes, 24/7.
- Ask for
- Ask for options showing the operator, aircraft type, year and the all-in price, which it says it returns once your trip details are settled.
- Not the fit if
- you want a cheap late cancellation: typical charges are up to 50% of the charter cost 24 to 72 hours before departure and up to 100% under 24 hours.
- Enquiry
- skybridgejets.com/contact
Stratos Jets
- Best for
- ARGUS-certified broker with a two-pilot standard
- One flight
- Use the online cost estimator for a price range with no email then book with a Private Flight Advisor by phone or online request. Review and sign the reservation contract to confirm. An iOS app also lets customers book on their phone.
- What it sells
- Is an independent air charter broker headquartered at Orlando Executive Airport in Florida, with satellite offices in Palm Beach, Los Angeles and Charleston. It says it does not own or operate aircraft and incorporated in 2007.
- Why choose them
- Says it requires two qualified pilots on every charter flight it arranges, even when an aircraft is certified for single-pilot operation.
- Ask for
- Ask for the reservation contract, which it says states whether the quote is fully all-inclusive or whether specific items may be billed later.
- Not the fit if
- you need fixed cancellation terms in advance: it says actual terms are aircraft-, operator- and trip-specific, set in the written agreement.
- Enquiry
- stratosjets.com/contact-us
Sun Air Jets
- Best for
- Charter operator listing four safety audits
- One flight
- Enter your trip details on the booking form to receive an immediate quote from the charter team.
- What it sells
- Says it is a private jet operator that also sells charter and aircraft management and offers empty-leg alerts. Head office at Camarillo Airport, California, with a second base at Van Nuys. Its banner says it has been acquired by FlyHouse.
- Why choose them
- Says it holds IS-BAO Stage 3, ARG/US Platinum Elite, Wyvern Wingman Pro and the Air Charter Safety Foundation standard.
- Ask for
- Ask for its empty-leg alerts, which it says nearly always list flights across the United States and beyond.
- Not the fit if
- you want a fixed total up front: the initial quote is for the flight itself without extras such as de-icing, in-flight phone charges and catering.
- Enquiry
- sunairjets.com/book-now
Surf Air
- Best for
- Instant charter booking and scheduled regional flights
- One flight
- Browse a self-service marketplace and book instantly, request a custom quote, or use the Surf Air iOS app to book private charter on 100+ aircraft types.
- What it sells
- Charter platform (Surf On Demand Inc., part of Los Angeles-based Surf Air Mobility) that acts as a principal or ticket agent for private charter on 100+ aircraft types. The group also sells scheduled regional flights through Southern Airways Express and Mokulele Airlines.
- Why choose them
- Says it offers on-demand private charter flights on 100+ aircraft types through Surf On Demand. Google: 3.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.9 out of 5 from 2 reviews, newest 22 April 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a custom quote through its quote tool, or browse its self-service marketplace.
- Not the fit if
- you want Surf On Demand to fly you itself: it says flights are operated by Southern Airways Express or independent third-party air carriers.
- Enquiry
- surfair.com/faqs
Tradewind Aviation
- Best for
- PC-12 seats and charter to Caribbean islands
- One flight
- Private charter has no membership fees or long-term commitments. Request a quote, or use the My Tradewind app to request, book and manage flight details, on its own Pilatus PC-12 fleet.
- What it sells
- Part 135 operator of its own fleet of 35+ Pilatus PC-12s, headquartered in Oxford, Connecticut, selling scheduled single seats, private charter, the Goodspeed Card and ticket books and arranging other operators' jets for trips beyond the PC-12.
- Why choose them
- Says it operates a fleet of 35+ Pilatus PC-12s. Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for a single seat on its scheduled flights, a Goodspeed Card, or a ticket book starting at 10 tickets.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late: a Goodspeed flight cancelled within 24 hours is charged at 100%.
- Enquiry
- flytradewind.com/contact-us
UpLeg
- Best for
- Free US empty-leg board with whole-aircraft prices
- One flight
- Quotes a charter on request with no deposit, no card on file and nothing to join. A round trip is quoted as one total for the whole aircraft, both ways. A person confirms with the operator before you agree to terms and pay once.
- What it sells
- Is an air charter broker under 14 CFR Part 295 and an empty-leg platform, with a board of empty legs from Part 135 operators plus quoted charters. It does not operate aircraft and sells no memberships, jet cards or shared seats.
- Why choose them
- Says its live board listed 2,527 empty legs on 10 November 2026, covering 67 cities.
- Ask for
- Ask for a free alert with your route and dates: it emails you when a matching leg posts.
- Not the fit if
- you want a seat on a shared flight or a flight between two foreign airports: it sells and lists neither.
- Enquiry
- flyupleg.com
Velocity Jets
- Best for
- Always-refundable 25-hour jet card
- One flight
- Sells worldwide on-demand charter. Call or send an inquiry and a person answers 24/7 with real availability and a real number.
- What it sells
- Boutique air charter broker that holds no air carrier operating certificate, selling a 25-hour pre-paid jet card and worldwide on-demand charter. Founded in 2005 and based in Boca Raton, Florida.
- Why choose them
- Says unflown jet card hours are always refundable and not converted to a credit or forfeited at an anniversary date.
- Ask for
- Ask for the 25-hour Velocity Jet Card, where 24 hours notice guarantees your rate and an aircraft.
- Not the fit if
- you want prices online: it says its site does not publish prices, rates or quotations and that they come from a person.
Villiers Jets
- Best for
- Whole-aircraft charter or shared seats, London-based
- One flight
- Starts with a Request Pricing route request that has a one-way option. You then receive tailored options and complete the booking afterwards.
- What it sells
- Is a charter broker and agent, not an aircraft operator. It lists empty legs and says you can charter the whole aircraft or share seats. Its registered office is in London.
- Why choose them
- Says it was founded in 2013 to simplify private jet charter.
- Ask for
- Ask for pricing on an empty leg: enter your email and it says it confirms availability with the operator and sends pricing and next steps.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late: charges are 25% of the Charter Price more than 14 days before departure, rising to 100% within 3 days and for no-shows.
- Enquiry
- villiers.ai/contact
VistaJet
- Best for
- Global fleet with flight-hour membership
- One flight
- For less frequent flying you can request a charter flight: enter your flight details on the site and the team contacts you.
- What it sells
- Sells a flight hour subscription called Program, the VJ25 low-frequency membership, a corporate membership and on demand charter, flying its own silver and red fleet. It is headquartered in Malta with offices in New York, London, Hong Kong and Dubai.
- Why choose them
- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 25 reviews; Trustpilot: 2.2 out of 5 from 8 reviews, newest 14 August 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask about its Program, a flight hour subscription with guaranteed availability at a fixed hourly rate, or VJ25 for lower-frequency flying.
- Not the fit if
- you fly fewer than 25 hours a year and want a membership: its VJ25 membership starts from 25 flight hours per year.
- Enquiry
- vistajet.com/en
WeloJets
- Best for
- Broker with own AOC and empty legs
- One flight
- The quote, contract and payment can all be handled remotely by web, email, phone or messaging. Says it can arrange flights with as little as 2 to 4 hours' notice.
- What it sells
- Says it operates primarily as a broker and also operates some aircraft under its own AOC. Sells charter and empty legs, from a head office in Madrid with offices in Buenos Aires and Miami.
- Why choose them
- Says it has access to 7,300+ aircraft across 352 models in 9 categories. Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 34 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the all-inclusive quote for the whole trip, positioning included and for an alert on your usual empty-leg routes.
- Not the fit if
- you want to book and pay instantly online: it is a channel to request quotes and prices may change until confirmation.
- Enquiry
- welojets.com/contact
Windrose Air
- Best for
- Short-notice European charter from Berlin
- One flight
- Send travel dates, route and guest count by call or message, receive a personalised quote and approve it. It says bookings often happen within a few hours and sometimes in as little as 90 minutes.
- What it sells
- Operator selling private jet charter to the public and empty legs and managing aircraft for owners. Based at BER Airport, Schönefeld, in the Berlin area of Germany.
- Why choose them
- Says it operates from and to over 2,000 airports in Europe, especially smaller ones not served by commercial airlines.
- Ask for
- Ask for an empty leg, which it describes as an exclusive individual flight at greatly reduced rates.
- Not the fit if
- you want to book instantly online: you send a request by call or message and then receive a personalised quote.
XO
- Best for
- Instant booking, SLATE seats and refundable memberships
- One flight
- Offers on-demand whole-aircraft charter with no membership required, booked online, in the mobile app or through a dedicated Aviation Advisor. Buyers must pass a background screening and ID verification.
- What it sells
- Part 295 charter broker and marketplace that is part of Vista, selling whole-aircraft charter, deposit-based memberships, crowdfunded and shared seats, empty legs and SLATE shuttle seats; it does not own or operate aircraft.
- Why choose them
- Says its partner fleet of more than 2,000 aircraft is covered by a recurring safety audit process for all third-party operators.
- Ask for
- Ask for the XO app to book instantly, SLATE by-the-seat shuttle flights, or an XO Membership with a refundable deposit.
- Not the fit if
- you want to pay by PayPal or cryptocurrency: it says it accepts only wire, ACH or credit card.
- Enquiry
- flyxo.com/contact
Which of these show a dated price on this page?
6 of the 67 cards show a published price, with its currency as the company writes it. Ask every company for a written quote with your dates, aircraft and what it includes.
Who to contact first
Start with the 15 companies on this page that show prices online and publish their cancellation terms, then add any other card that fits your route and dates.
- Airble
- Airly
- DesJets
- Elevate Jet
- EmptyJet
- Hera Flight
- JetNine
- Linear Air
- P3 Jets
- Paramount Business Jets
- Ravello Jets
- ReserveJets
- Sky500
- Tradewind Aviation
- UpLeg
What to ask each one to set out in writing:
- The total price in writing, line by line: the aircraft, fuel, crew, landing and handling fees, taxes (VAT or US Federal Excise Tax), de-icing and catering. Then which of these can change after you book.
- The operator's name, the aircraft's tail number, its operating certificate and any safety audit the operator holds (ARGUS, Wyvern or IS-BAO).
- How your money is held before the flight, the deposit and when the balance is due.
- The cancellation terms and what happens if the aircraft goes unserviceable or an empty leg is cancelled.
Booking one private flight: the questions people ask
What should I ask a private jet company before booking?
The total price line by line and what can change it; the operator's name, the aircraft's tail number and its operating certificate; any safety audit it holds; how your money is held; the deposit and the cancellation terms.
Can I book with these companies directly?
Yes. Each card links the company's own website or enquiry page; ask for a written quote that lists what the price includes and the cancellation terms.
Do these companies all sell the same thing?
No. Some arrange charter on other operators' aircraft, some fly their own fleet, some sell jet cards, memberships, fractional shares, empty legs or single seats. Each card says what the company sells, so compare the cards before you ask for quotes.
Who actually flies the aircraft when I book through a broker?
An operator that holds its own operating certificate (FAA Part 135 in the United States, an air operator certificate in Europe and the UK). Ask the company for the operator's name and certificate before you pay.
Which of these have the most Google reviews?
FlyHouse, flyExclusive and Paramount Business Jets, in that order. A count says how many people reviewed a company, not whether it fits your trip; each card gives the rating and count, read 10 November 2026.
Which of these publish their cancellation terms?
17 of the 67 publish their cancellation terms on their own websites. Ask each for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit.
Which of these publish their licences or memberships?
50 of the 67 name an operating certificate, a licence or a membership on their own websites. Check each with the issuer before you book.
Where can I check these facts myself?
Each card links the pages of the company's own website its lines were read from, with the date they were read.
How were these companies chosen?
Each one is in the Uncompromised Travel private jet charter table, built from the private jet companies ChatGPT names most often. On its own website it sells a single on-demand flight with no membership or card first. A company is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.
Is any company on this page paying to be here?
No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.
Read next
Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: what each company published on its own website, read on 10 November 2026, with links to the pages read, with its Google and Trustpilot figures where the listing carries the company's own name, from the Uncompromised Travel private jet charter table. Cards are in alphabetical order. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel. How this site earns · How we work.