How to Book a Private Jet, Step by Step

Booking a private jet takes four steps: request a quote with your route, dates, and passenger count; choose an aircraft from the options your broker sources; sign the charter agreement and pay; then show up 15 minutes before departure. With a responsive broker the whole process fits inside a few hours.

Step 1 — Request a quote

Share five things: departure and arrival cities, dates and preferred times, passenger count, luggage, and anything special — pets, skis, a car seat. A good advisor turns that into all-in quotes across two or three aircraft classes. Request yours here or call (954) 686-3253; after-hours requests route to our 24/7 concierge desk.

Step 2 — Choose the aircraft

Quotes come back with specific tail options: aircraft type, year, seats, and an all-in price. Match the cabin to the mission — a light jet covers 90% of trips under three hours, a super-mid earns its premium on transcontinental legs. Browse specs for every class in our fleet guide, or use instant book for live pricing on the P3 managed fleet.

• Confirm the operator is FAA Part 135 certified with an ARGUS or Wyvern rating — how we vet.
• Check the quote is all-in: taxes, fuel, landing fees, crew, and de-icing exposure spelled out.
• Ask about empty legs if your dates are flexible — one-way repositioning flights can cut costs sharply.

Step 3 — Sign and pay

You'll sign a short charter agreement covering the itinerary, price, and cancellation terms, then pay by wire or card. Read the cancellation ladder before signing — standard terms move from fully refundable to non-refundable as departure approaches, and peak days carry tighter terms.

Step 4 — Fly

Arrive at the FBO — the private terminal — about 15 minutes before wheels-up. No security lines; your car parks steps from the aircraft, the crew loads your bags, and you board. Total time from curb to climb is usually under ten minutes.

How far in advance should you book?

Six hours is possible, 48–72 hours is comfortable, and a week-plus gets the best aircraft selection on peak dates. For a deeper first-timer walkthrough — etiquette, luggage, catering — read our first flight guide.