Glossary
Occupied Hourly Rate
Why it matters
Why occupied hourly rate matters
It is the headline number many programs quote, but it is not the whole cost. Positioning, fees, and minimums sit alongside it, so the occupied rate alone understates the total.
Cost
How it affects cost
Your flight time multiplied by the occupied hourly rate forms the core of the price, but repositioning, daily minimums, and airport fees are added on top to reach the real total.
Example
A quick example
Related terms
Other terms to know
Common questions
Does the occupied hourly rate include everything?
No. It covers the time you are on board, but positioning, daily minimums, airport fees, and surcharges are added separately to reach the total.
How is it different from a charter quote?
A charter quote bundles the occupied flying with positioning and fees into one price, while the occupied hourly rate is just the per hour figure for time on board.
Guides that explain this
- How Private Jet Brokers Price FlightsHow brokers and operators build a charter price, from aircraft hourly cost and positioning to fees, margin, and market demand, so you can read a quote.
- What Is Included in a Private Jet CharterWhat a standard charter price typically covers, from the aircraft and crew to fuel and basic refreshments, so you know what you are actually paying for.
Calculators that use this
Last reviewed June 2026. Estimates use planning assumptions that we revisit periodically.