Netjets Price: New, Used & Ownership Costs

NetJets is the best-known provider of private jet access without full ownership. Customers buy either a card, which is a block of flying hours, or a share in an aircraft, which gives a recurring right to fly a set number of hours a year. NetJets does not publish its prices, so everything below comes from third-party reports and is an estimate.

This guide separates the two products, since card and fractional costs are structured differently, and explains the fees that sit on top of the headline numbers. For an actual price, you need a written proposal from NetJets.

A card is a prepaid block of hours. The most commonly reported size is 25 hours, and the figures below are for the Phenom 300, a light jet. The card names, Card275 and Card320, refer to different program tiers with different rates and terms.

The spread between the two is notable. The gap reflects the program tier, and the sources may also be reporting from different dates, so a buyer should not assume that one figure is more accurate than the other. Because NetJets does not publish prices, ask a representative for a written proposal that lists the card type, the aircraft category, and what is included.

Hourly rates describe the cost of an occupied flight hour. A fractional owner pays a different structure, combining a share price, a monthly management fee, and an hourly operating charge.

The first two rows are occupied hourly rates for the card programs. The last row is an all-in hourly cost for a fractional share at 50 hours a year, which combines the fees spread across the flying done. These figures come from different sources and different assumptions, so they should be compared with care. An hourly rate is not the entire cost of a flight, because taxes, fuel charges, and other fees can be added depending on the contract.

A fractional share gives you ownership of a portion of an aircraft, which entitles you to a number of flight hours each year. The estimates below are for a 1/16 share, a small fraction of an aircraft. The prices below are estimates, shown as ranges by aircraft size.

The estimates grow quickly as aircraft get larger. Light jets cost the least and large cabin jets the most. Share prices are tied to the aircraft's value, so the market for that model matters. You should also ask what the buy-back or resale terms are at the end of the contract.

Fractional owners pay a monthly management fee in addition to the share price. Ask what the fee covers, since crew, scheduling, and insurance may or may not be part of it.

The table shows an estimate for a light jet share. Fees differ by aircraft, and a larger aircraft is expected to carry a higher fee. This fee is paid whether or not you fly in a given month, which is why a share only makes economic sense if you fly enough.

The answer depends on how many hours you fly each year. A card needs a smaller upfront payment and no long-term ownership, which suits people who fly a moderate amount or are not sure about their future needs. A share needs a much larger commitment and a monthly fee, which only pays off over time if you fly frequently. Comparing a NetJets proposal with quotes from other jet card providers shows whether the same hours would cost less elsewhere.

Whatever you choose, ask about the following:

• Whether the hourly rate is fixed or can change during the contract.
• What fuel, repositioning, and peak-day charges apply.
• How far ahead you must book, and how fast the provider can supply an aircraft.
• What happens to unused hours or the share at the end of the term.
• Which fees are taxed and how.

Whether NetJets is worth the cost is a personal and financial decision. A financial advisor or tax professional can look at how a card or share fits your finances. The figures here are what third-party sources report.