Which jet card programs have the lowest hourly rates?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 11 November 2026
These 5 private jet companies sell a jet card and publish hourly rates for 2026 on their own websites, read 10 and 11 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.
Which jet card programs have the lowest hourly rates?
5 private jet companies in the Uncompromised Travel table say on their own websites that they sell a jet card and publish hourly rates for 2026; each card gives the rate in the company's own currency, aircraft category and what it includes, so compare like with like.
BlackJet
- Best for
- Fixed-rate jet cards with non-expiring hours
- 2026 hourly rates
- Its 2026 pricing gives the BlackJet 25 Light Jet Card a base rate of $5,484 an hour, including fuel surcharges and Federal Excise Tax.
- What it sells
- Sells jet cards (BlackJet 25 and BlackJet 50) flown by BlackJet Certified operators and lists on-demand charter. Based in West Palm Beach, Florida.
- Why choose them
- Says it has been helping Card Owners for over 25 years.
- Ask for
- Ask for details on whether fuel surcharge and Federal Excise Tax are included at the BlackJet 25 or BlackJet 50 tier you want.
- Not the fit if
- you need fewer than 25 hours: its jet cards are sold in 25-hour and 50-hour blocks.
- Published price
- BlackJet 25 Light Jet Card, 25 hours: US$50,000 pay-as-you-fly or US$225,000 fully funded (2026-27). Read 10 November 2026.
- Enquiry
- blackjet.com/contact
Flycraft
- Best for
- Firm-price Challenger charter and jet card
- 2026 hourly rates
- Its CRAFT Fleet Jet Card on the Challenger 300/350 is $12,950 an hour for 25 hours, $12,650 for 50 and $12,250 for 100 on five days' notice in its 2026 rate index, rising to $13,750 to $14,450 on 48 hours' notice, with Federal Excise Tax included and fuel within its fuel index band.
- 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
JetNine
- Best for
- Locked quotes and a stated vetting floor
- 2026 hourly rates
- Its 2026 rate card, in US dollars, has the JetNine Card from $2,950 an hour for a light jet up to $9,850 for an ultra long range jet.
- 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
Jettly
- Best for
- Instant pricing and trust-held payments worldwide
- 2026 hourly rates
- Its 2026 jet card terms give a base occupied-hour rate from $3,528 an hour, paid as you fly, with no fuel surcharges or positioning fees; larger jets price higher and Federal Excise Tax can apply.
- 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.
Silverhawk Aviation
- Best for
- Midwest jet card and flat-rate empty legs
- 2026 hourly rates
- Publishes 2026 jet card base hourly rates in US dollars: a turboprop is $2,325 an hour round trip or $3,375 one way, a mid jet $5,400 round trip or $7,800 one way; the day rate is $3,300.
- What it sells
- Says it operates its own fleet and sells private jet charter, a jet card (traditional and membership), fractional ownership (Silverhawk Shares) and empty-leg flights at flat rates. Based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
- Why choose them
- Says it holds a Gold Rating in the ARG/US rating system and is a registered member of Wyvern. Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 66 reviews. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Traditional Jet Card, Silverhawk Shares or the flat-rate empty-leg prices by aircraft and distance.
- Not the fit if
- you need a heavy jet: it says its fleet runs from turboprop to super mid-size.
- Published price
- Jet card base hourly rates from $2,325 to $7,800 depending on aircraft size and trip type (US dollars, 2026). The Traditional Jet Card starts with a $100,000 deposit. Read 10 November 2026.
Which of these show a dated price on this page?
4 of the 5 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 2 companies on this page that show prices online and publish their cancellation terms, then add any other card that fits your route and dates.
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.
Jet card hourly rates: 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 Google reviews?
Silverhawk Aviation has a Google rating under its own name; each card gives the rating and count, read 10 and 11 November 2026.
Which of these publish their cancellation terms?
2 of the 5: JetNine and Silverhawk Aviation. Ask each for the full terms in writing before you pay a deposit.
Which of these publish their licences or memberships?
4 of the 5: Flycraft, JetNine, Jettly and Silverhawk Aviation. 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 jet card and publishes hourly rates for 2026. 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.
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Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: what each company published on its own website, read on 10 and 11 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.