Charter a Gulfstream G650 Private Jet
Get an Instant Gulfstream G650 Charter Cost Estimate
Private Jets Type:
Ultra Long Range Jet
Estimated Price Per Hour:
$11,000 – $17,000
Max Seats:
19
Gulfstream G650 Private Charter Flights
Mercury Jets arranges Gulfstream G650 private charter flights worldwide, with base hourly rates of about $11,000 – $17,000 before repositioning and fees. Where your rate falls in that range depends on the operator, the age, and the cabin of the specific aircraft. The total trip price also depends on how far you fly and whether the jet has to fly empty to reach your departure airport. Because the G650 can cover up to 7,000 nm (about 8,055 miles) nonstop, most intercontinental trips are priced as a single leg with no fuel stop.
What a Gulfstream G650 Charter Estimate Includes
A Mercury Jets estimate for a G650 charter starts from the aircraft’s hourly rate and already covers the main costs of the flight:
- Aircraft and crew: the Gulfstream G650 cost per hour, plus a pilot, a co-pilot, and a flight attendant, where the operator provides one.
- Fuel: the fuel needed for the direct flight, priced at current market rates.
- Airport and handling charges: landing, ramp, and FBO handling fees at both ends of the trip.
- Basic amenities: standard catering and the other onboard amenities included in the operator’s base offering.
Charges Added on Top of the Estimate
All prices on this page are estimates, not quotes, and depend on aircraft availability when you book. A Mercury Jets charter specialist confirms the final price. These costs are added separately:
- Taxes: US federal excise tax and segment fees on domestic flights, per-passenger transportation taxes on international flights to or from the US, and taxes such as VAT in some European countries.
- De-icing: billed after the flight if the crew decides on the day of departure that the jet needs it.
- Crew overnight costs: hotels and per diems when the crew stays over during your trip.
- Fuel surcharges: if fuel prices rise after the estimate.
- Wi-Fi: domestic air-to-ground Wi-Fi is often free, but satellite connections, used on most long international G650 trips, are usually billed after the flight by data used.
- Special event fees: some FBOs charge extra during holidays and major events.
- Cleaning fees: billed after the flight for stains, damage, or mess beyond normal wear, including from pets.
- Special requests: custom catering, ground transportation, and other extras.
See the full breakdown of private jet fees for details.
Sample Gulfstream G650 Charter Costs for 2026
These one-way prices come from the Mercury Jets cost estimator for available G650s on each route, and include the costs listed in the estimate section above.
| Route | Distance | Est. Flight Time | Est. One-Way Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) – London (BQH) | 3,010 nm | 6h 10m | $186,000 – $194,000 |
| Dubai (DXB) – Singapore (SIN) | 3,160 nm | 6h 40m | $193,000 – $200,000 |
| Hong Kong (HKG) – Tokyo (HND) | 1,570 nm | 3h 20m | $230,000 – $235,000 |
| Los Angeles (LAX) – New York (TEB) | 2,130 nm | 4h 30m | $132,000 – $140,000 |
| Philadelphia (PHL) – Buenos Aires (EZE) | 4,580 nm | 9h 40m | $284,000 – $290,000 |
*Prices change with aircraft availability and travel dates. Taxes are added to the final quote.
One-way prices depend as much on where the nearest available G650 is based as on the trip itself. On the Hong Kong – Tokyo route, for example, the estimate can include flying the jet in for your trip, which is why a shorter route can cost more than a longer one.
Planning one of these trips, or a different one? Request a G650 quote with your dates and airports, and our team will confirm the aircraft available for your trip with the final price.
One-Way, Round-Trip, and Empty-Leg Pricing
A one-way charter often costs more per hour flown than a round trip, because the price may include flying the G650 back to its base without passengers. On a round trip, the same jet takes you out and brings you home, so there is no empty return flight to pay for.
If your schedule has some room to move, an empty leg flight can be priced well below a standard charter. These flights come up when an operator needs to reposition a G650 after a one-way trip. Because the operator fixes the route and departure time, they work best for travelers with flexible plans.
G650 Private Charter vs. Similar Gulfstream Jets
| Aircraft | Est. Cost per Hour | Maximum Range | Cruise Speed | Max Seats | Choose It When |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream G550 | $8,000 – $11,000 | 6,750 nm | Mach 0.80 long-range cruise (max Mach 0.885) | 19 | Budget matters more than speed, and the trip sits well within its range |
| Gulfstream G650 | $11,000 – $17,000 | 7,000 nm | Mach 0.85 long-range / Mach 0.90 high-speed | 19 | You want high-speed cruise on long intercontinental legs |
| Gulfstream G650ER | About $12,000 | 7,500 nm | Mach 0.85 long-range / Mach 0.90 high-speed | 19 | The route is too long for a G650 to fly nonstop with your passengers and bags |
On long trips, the price gap is smaller than the hourly rates suggest. At high-speed cruise, the G650 covers more distance every hour, so the same route takes fewer flight hours than it would in a slower jet.
Cabin Comfort on Long G650 Trips
A low cabin altitude and a quiet cabin matter most on flights of eight hours or more, when passengers want to sleep and arrive ready to work. Layouts differ from one G650 to another, so ask for the floor plan of the specific aircraft along with your quote.
How the G650’s Speed and Range Affect the Price
Speed and range are what make the G650 worth its higher rate. At high-speed cruise, the trip is shorter, so you pay for fewer flight hours. At long-range cruise, the jet flies a little slower but reaches farther, which can remove a fuel stop and the extra time it adds to the trip.
| Specification | Gulfstream G650 |
|---|---|
| Maximum range | 7,000 nm (about 8,055 miles), at Mach 0.85 with eight passengers and NBAA IFR reserves |
| Long-range cruise | Mach 0.85 (about 488 knots) |
| High-speed cruise | Mach 0.90 (about 516 knots) |
| Maximum operating speed | Mach 0.925 |
| Maximum cruise altitude | 51,000 ft |
| Cabin altitude | 3,290 ft when flying at 41,000 ft |
| Cabin length / width / height | 46 ft 10 in / 8 ft 2 in / 6 ft 3 in |
| Baggage | 195 cu ft, accessible in flight |
How to Get an Accurate G650 Quote
Use the cost estimator at the top of this page for a starting figure. Then share these details with our team to request a quote:
- Travel dates and how flexible they are
- Departure and arrival airports, or cities if you are open to options
- Number of passengers
- Baggage, including oversized items such as skis or golf bags
- Pets traveling in the cabin
- Catering and connectivity needs
Our customer service team is available 24/7.
Request Your Gulfstream G650 Charter Quote
Send us your route, dates, and number of passengers, and our specialists will confirm G650 availability and the final price. Quotes are free, with no obligation and no membership fees. Request a quote online or call our agents at +1 (212) 840 8000 to book a Gulfstream G650 private jet charter.
G650 Private Jet Charter FAQs
Yes. Mercury Jets estimates include the fuel for the direct flight at current market rates. A fuel surcharge can be added separately if fuel costs change.
Up to about 14 hours nonstop. That figure comes from the G650’s 7,000-nm maximum range at long-range cruise (see the specs table above), in still air. Headwinds, a heavier load, or a faster cruise speed shorten it, so the practical limit on a given day depends on the passengers, baggage, and winds.
Renting a Gulfstream G650 means chartering the whole jet with its crew, at about $11,000 – $17,000 per flight hour. A one-way trip usually costs more than the flight time alone, because the price also covers fuel, airport fees, and often flying the jet to your departure airport. Our charter specialist confirms the final price with your quote.
A charter is priced for the whole aircraft, not per seat. The cost per person is the total trip price divided by the number of people flying, so a full cabin brings it down sharply.
