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Private Jet Group Charter Guide: Aircraft for 10 to 180 Passengers

Group charter means booking an entire aircraft exclusively for your party. Options start at 12 passengers in a heavy jet at $5,500 to $8,500/hr and reach 180 passengers in a commercial group charter at $10,000 to $29,000/hr. For groups of 50 or more, per-seat charter rates become competitive with commercial business class on the same route. Hogani Jets coordinates group charters across all aircraft categories through FAA Part 135 & FAA Part 121 certificated direct air carriers.

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Group size is the first variable. The table below matches passenger count to the correct aircraft category and rate range.The seat-by-seat maths is in cost per seat for a group.

Group Size

Category

Recommended Aircraft

Hourly Rate

Per Seat/Hr

Up to 10

Super Midsize

Challenger 350, Citation X

$4,500-$7,500

$450-$750

Up to 16

Heavy Jet

Challenger 604, Falcon 900

$5,500-$8,500

$344-$531

Up to 19

Ultra-Long-Range

Global 6500, G650

$9,500-$20,000

$500-$1,053

Up to 19

VIP Airliner (entry)

ACJ318, ACJ220

$10,000–$15,000

$526-$947

Up to 50

VIP Airliner

ACJ319/neo, ACJ320/neo

$14,000-$21,000

$280-$420

Up to 70

VIP Airliner

ACJ321neo/XLR

$18,000-$28,000

$257-$400

Up to 100

VIP Airliner

ACJ330/neo, 747-8 VIP

$30,000-$55,000

$300-$550

120-180

Group Charter

A320, Boeing 737, E195

$10,000–$29,000

$56-$242

Per-seat rates in the table above are computed at the maximum passenger configuration. Your actual per-seat cost depends on how many passengers fill the aircraft. Contact Hogani Jets for a per-seat quote on your specific group size.

The economic case for group charter improves sharply as group size grows. At 50 or more passengers, VIP airliner charter per seat competes directly with commercial business class on the same route.

Option

Route

Group (50 pax)

Per Person Cost

Commercial Business Class

NYC to London

50 separate tickets

$3,000-$6,000/person

ACJ319/neo charter

NYC to London

50 passengers, 1 aircraft

$2,500-$3,500/person

Commercial Economy

NYC to London

50 separate tickets

$800-$1,500/person

ACJ321neo/XLR charter

NYC to London

70 passengers, 1 aircraft

$1,800-$2,800/person

Group charter A320

NYC to Dallas

165 passengers, 1 aircraft

$467-$742/person

The ACJ319/neo at 50 passengers on NYC to London delivers comparable per-seat cost to commercial business class with full aircraft exclusivity, no connections, and flexible departure timing. The economics are most compelling for groups above 30 passengers on routes with strong business class fares.

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Sports Team Travel

Professional and collegiate sports teams charter aircraft for both regular-season travel and playoff schedules. Key requirements are departure timing flexibility (post-game), baggage capacity for equipment, and the ability to travel as a unit.

Team Size

Recommended Aircraft

NBA (15-20 players + 25-35 staff)

Heavy jet or ULR: Challenger 650, Gulfstream G650

MLS (30-40 players + staff)

VIP airliner: ACJ320/neo (50 pax) or BBJ 2

NFL (53 players + 50+ staff)

Multiple heavy jets or VIP airliner: ACJ321neo/XLR

Full squad + equipment (100+)

Group charter: Boeing 737 (1,592 cu ft baggage)

The Boeing 737's 1,592 cu ft baggage hold is the largest of any group charter aircraft. For teams with heavy equipment, it carries more than the Airbus A320 (975 cu ft) and the Embraer 195 (748 cu ft).

Corporate Events and Incentive Travel

Corporate group charters typically cover leadership retreats, investor roadshows, client incentive trips, and multi-city conference circuits. VIP airliner charter is the standard for executive groups of 20 to 100.

  • Leadership retreat (20-50 executives): ACJ319/neo or ACJ320/neo with full VIP completion
  • Incentive travel (50-100 high performers): ACJ321neo/XLR or ACJ330/neo
  • Investor roadshow (multi-city, 10-20 pax): Super midsize or heavy jet for flexibility
  • Conference circuit (3+ cities in 48 hours): Heavy or ULR with same aircraft throughout

Film, Entertainment, and Production Travel

Film crews, touring musicians, and entertainment production groups charter aircraft to move between locations with instruments, equipment, and full crew on tight schedules. VIP airliners and group charter aircraft suit these missions depending on group size and cargo needs.

Government and Diplomatic Travel

Government delegations, diplomatic missions, and NGO deployments use VIP airliners for large group travel with security requirements. The ACJ330/neo at 100 passengers and 10,000 nm range is the most capable single aircraft for diplomatic missions needing ultra-long-range capacity.

Family Groups and Private Events

Destination weddings, family reunions, and milestone celebrations with 20 to 70 guests use VIP airliners as the most practical solution. A single VIP airliner departure eliminates the coordination complexity of multiple commercial bookings.

Factor

Group Charter

Commercial Travel

Departure timing

Fully flexible; post-event departures

Fixed schedule; no flexibility

Routing

Direct city-to-city; no hub connections

Hub-dependent; connections required

Baggage

No limits beyond aircraft capacity

Per-passenger weight limits enforced

Privacy

Full aircraft exclusivity

Shared with general public

Security screening

Private terminal (FBO); minimal queuing

Commercial terminal; standard queues

Booking complexity

Single booking through Hogani Jets

Individual bookings per passenger

Equipment

Sports gear, instruments, cargo in hold

Oversized fees; separate cargo shipments

Team cohesion

Full group travels together

Risk of split departures, missed connections

Per passenger, private jets vs first class shows where the cost-benefit calculation flips between commercial first class and chartering a private jet, depending on the number of passengers.

Group charter pricing covers the aircraft, crew, and fuel. The items below are standard inclusions across all group charter categories.

  • Aircraft operation: fuel, crew wages, and basic maintenance are included in the hourly rate.
  • Full flight crew: two certificated pilots; additional crew for VIP airliners with long sectors.
  • Flight attendant(s): standard on VIP airliner completions; one or more on group charter aircraft.
  • Private terminal (FBO) departure: standard for most group charters on VIP aircraft; commercial terminals on some group charter aircraft.
  • FAA Part 135 or FAA Part 121 operator certification: every operator independently vetted by Hogani Jets before booking.
  • Hogani Jets coordination: a single point of contact for the full charter from quote through landing.

Additional items quoted separately: catering beyond standard service, ground transport coordination, international permits and handling, repositioning fees, and overnight crew expenses on extended missions.The full line-item list is in what a charter price includes.

 

Group Type

Recommended Lead Time

Notes

Small group under 20 (heavy or ULR)

2-4 weeks

Flexible; short notice possible in some cases

VIP airliner (20-100 pax)

4-8 weeks

Aircraft availability requires advance planning

Major events (playoffs, conferences)

6-12 weeks

Aircraft book out quickly around peak events

Group charter aircraft (A320/737)

5-10 weeks

Broader operator pool; shorter lead times

International routing (permits needed)

+1-2 weeks extra

Overflight and landing permits take time

Booking early locks in both aircraft and pricing. Group charter rates fluctuate during major events. Super Bowl week, Monaco Grand Prix, and major corporate conference periods compress availability significantly.

Hogani Jets is an air charter broker and does not own or operate aircraft. Every group charter is coordinated through FAA Part 135 certificated direct air carriers who hold full operational control of the flight.

The Hogani Jets group charter process:

  • Share your group size, dates, origin, destination, and any special requirements (equipment, catering, overnight).
  • Hogani Jets identifies the correct aircraft category and available operators for your routing.
  • Each operator's certificate, insurance, and safety record is independently reviewed.
  • Hogani Jets presents options and manages all logistics from booking through landing.

Contact Hogani Jets at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573 to start a group charter inquiry.

Reviewed by Matt Hogan — Founder, Hogani Jets & Aviation Specialist.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Group charter costs depend on aircraft category, group size, and route. A heavy jet for 16 passengers runs $5,500 to $8,500/hr. A VIP airliner for 50 passengers runs $14,000 to $21,000/hr. Commercial-configuration group charter (A320/737 for 150-180) costs $10,000 to $29,000/hr. Per-seat costs improve significantly as group size increases.

Any size group can charter a private aircraft. Smaller groups typically book purpose-built private jets. Group charter economics become most compelling above 20 passengers, where per-seat costs begin to compete with commercial business class. Above 120 passengers, commercial-configuration narrowbody aircraft (A320, 737) offer the lowest per-seat rate.

Yes. Sports teams are one of the most common group charter use cases. Professional NBA, NFL, and MLS teams regularly charter heavy jets (15-20 pax), VIP airliners (50-100 pax), or commercial group aircraft (150-180 pax). The Boeing 737's 1,592 cu ft baggage hold is the largest in the group charter fleet and is best suited for equipment-heavy teams.

The Airbus A380 VIP carries up to 50 passengers in VIP completion on an aircraft designed for 555. The Boeing 747-8 VIP and Airbus ACJ330/neo both carry 100 passengers. For commercial-seated groups, the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 carry 150-180 passengers. Hogani Jets brokers all of these categories.

For groups above 30-50 passengers, VIP airliner charter per seat competes with commercial business class on the same route. An ACJ319/neo carrying 50 passengers on NYC to London costs approximately $2,500-$3,500 per person, which is within the commercial business class range ($3,000-$6,000/person). For groups below 20, per-seat costs typically exceed business class.

Yes. A group of 30 has several options. A heavy jet at 16 seats requires two aircraft. A VIP airliner such as the Airbus ACJ318 (18 pax) or ACJ220 (18 pax) fits the group on one aircraft but at partial capacity. The Airbus ACJ319/neo (50 pax) or ACJ320/neo (50 pax) accommodate 30 with extra capacity at a lower per-seat rate.

For most group charters, 4-8 weeks is sufficient for availability and pricing. Major events (Super Bowl, Davos, playoffs) require 6-12 weeks because aircraft book out early. Commercial group charter aircraft (A320, 737) have more flexibility at 5-10 weeks. International routings requiring permits need additional lead time.

Ground transportation is not automatically included. Hogani Jets can coordinate coach transfers, sprinter vans, and individual car services on both ends of the flight on request. This is quoted separately from the aircraft charter rate.

No. Hogani Jets is an air charter broker and does not own or operate aircraft. All group charters are facilitated through FAA Part 135 & FAA Part 121 certificated direct air carriers holding full operational and regulatory control of every flight.

VIP airliners can use most major commercial airports and many executive airports. Commercial group charter aircraft (A320, Boeing 737) require longer runways and typically operate from major commercial airports. The Embraer 195 has the lightest MTOW (115,280 lbs) and accesses the broadest range of airports of the three group charter aircraft.

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Last Updated: 04 Nov 2026, 06:07 AM ET

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