Private jet charter to United States
Private Jets UK flies clients from Britain to the United States, where New York sits almost exactly as far from London as Dubai does, and where a country four thousand kilometres across makes the second leg as much of a decision as the first. Our customers have access to 6,500 jets of all types and configurations available for rent. We will help you choose the best option based on your needs and objectives. Our catalog contains the models from the largest manufacturers: Gulfstream, Dassault, Embraer, Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Learjet, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pilatus, HondaJet, etc. For 15 years of successful work, we have established partnerships with the world's largest airlines and VIP terminals, which means we can offer you the most favorable flight conditions and a high level of service. Our experts will manage the organization of your flight - starting with paperwork, agreements, etc., and ending with a transfer and meeting at the airport. Our company provides a full range of business aviation and concierge services. The aircraft we put on transatlantic routes sit at Farnborough, Luton and Stansted, the three London fields with the runway length and the handling for a fully fuelled long-range departure.
At your request, the aviation consultants of Private Jets UK will help you choose the jet with the suitable technical parameters (production year, flight hours, and home base). The cost of the private jet charter in USA depends on many factors, such as the model of the business jet, the number of passengers, departure and destination airports, type of flight, duration of parking, additional services, etc. Therefore, we calculate the price of each order individually taking into account your wishes. You can use an online calculator to get an instant charter quote. Please indicate your real contact details to get the final calculation.
You can calculate the cost of your flight in several ways:
- using an online calculator on the website (however, it shows only the approximate price);
- via Messenger (WhatsApp or Telegram);
- by landline or cell phone;
- via e-mail (jets@private-jets.co.uk).
Please note that the above-mentioned price is indicative only. It is calculated based on the following data: departure from London Farnborough Airport, a Bombardier Challenger 605, two passengers. If you want to get a personal quote, just fill out the online booking form below. Our aviation consultant will make the calculation within 20 minutes, and then contact you to specify the details of the flight.
How long does it take to fly to USA?
America is wide enough that the flight time depends on which coast you are going to. These are the figures gate to gate, westbound:
2,866 nautical miles, the shortest crossing from Britainabout 6 h 10 min
2,935 nautical milesabout 6 h 20 min
3,105 nautical miles from Farnborough and 3,109 from Lutonabout 6 h 40 min
3,557 nautical miles from Lutonabout 7 h 25 min
3,976 nautical miles from Farnboroughabout 8 h 15 min
4,893 nautical miles from Luton, and the limit of a non-stopabout 10 h
Two effects pull in opposite directions on this route
The jet stream runs west to east across the Atlantic, so the outbound leg fights it and the return rides it. Half an hour is the usual difference on the New York run and rather more in winter. The bigger effect is the time zone: leaving London at eight in the morning puts you on the ground at Teterboro before noon local time, with the working day still ahead of you. That is why so much of this traffic is a same-day return: out in the morning, back in the evening, and into bed in London having never lost a night to it.
The exact flight time depends on the model of the business jet, as well as the speed of the tail or head wind. Our consultant will make a detailed calculation of the flight time for the chosen business jet.
Prices for the private jet flights to USA
Typical private jet charters from Britain to the United States, listed by price. The arrival code is in brackets because most American cities have more than one field a private jet can use, and which one appears on the quote is worth checking:
| Route | Aircraft | Price, one way |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast - New York (TEB) 2,866 nm / 5,308 km |
Legacy 650 up to 13 |
from £61,800 |
| London Farnborough - New York (TEB) 3,105 nm / 5,750 km |
Challenger 605 up to 12 |
from £63,100 |
| London Luton - New York (TEB) 3,109 nm / 5,758 km |
Challenger 605 up to 12 |
from £63,150 |
| London Stansted - New York (TEB) 3,130 nm / 5,797 km |
Legacy 650 up to 13 |
from £67,200 |
| London Farnborough - Boston (BED) 2,941 nm / 5,447 km |
Falcon 2000LXS up to 10 |
from £67,500 |
| London Gatwick - New York (TEB) 3,130 nm / 5,797 km |
Falcon 2000LXS up to 10 |
from £71,600 |
| Edinburgh - New York (TEB) 2,935 nm / 5,436 km |
Falcon 900LX up to 12 |
from £74,200 |
| London Luton - New York (HPN) 3,087 nm / 5,717 km |
Falcon 900LX up to 12 |
from £77,850 |
| London Farnborough - Washington (IAD) 3,306 nm / 6,123 km |
Global 6000 up to 13 |
from £90,850 |
| London Luton - Chicago (MDW) 3,557 nm / 6,588 km |
Global 6000 up to 13 |
from £97,400 |
| London Stansted - Palm Beach (PBI) 3,966 nm / 7,345 km |
Global 6000 up to 13 |
from £108,100 |
| London Farnborough - Miami (OPF) 3,976 nm / 7,364 km |
Global 6000 up to 13 |
from £108,350 |
| London Luton - Aspen (ASE) 4,296 nm / 7,956 km |
Gulfstream G550 up to 16 |
from £122,150 |
| Manchester - Las Vegas (LAS) 4,586 nm / 8,493 km |
Gulfstream G550 up to 16 |
from £130,100 |
| London Farnborough - San Francisco (SFO) 4,839 nm / 8,962 km |
Gulfstream G650ER up to 14 |
from £154,450 |
| London Luton - Los Angeles (VNY) 4,893 nm / 9,062 km |
Global 7500 up to 14 |
from £168,250 |
Two things worth knowing about these figures
– The east coast and the west coast are different products. New York is just over three thousand nautical miles and a heavy jet does it comfortably; Los Angeles is 4,893 from Luton and only an ultra-long-range cabin crosses that without stopping;
– Every figure here is for a non-stop. On the longest sectors a smaller aircraft with a technical stop at Shannon or Gander can undercut a larger one flying direct, at the cost of an hour to an hour and a half. We quote it both ways when the two come close.
Private jet flights within the United States
A good share of the private jet work we arrange is the second leg rather than the crossing. These are the domestic sectors we quote from New York:
| Route | Aircraft | Flight time | Price, one way |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) - Boston (BED) 164 nm / 304 km |
Phenom 300E up to 8 |
about 43 min | from £5,700 |
| New York (TEB) - Washington (IAD) 201 nm / 372 km |
Phenom 300E up to 8 |
about 48 min | from £5,700 |
| New York (TEB) - Chicago (MDW) 644 nm / 1,193 km |
Citation Latitude up to 9 |
about 1 h 45 min | from £14,150 |
| New York (TEB) - Miami (OPF) 987 nm / 1,828 km |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
about 2 h 24 min | from £17,300 |
| New York (TEB) - Aspen (ASE) 1,563 nm / 2,895 km |
Challenger 350 up to 9 |
about 3 h 43 min | from £30,600 |
| New York (TEB) - Las Vegas (LAS) 2,012 nm / 3,726 km |
Challenger 350 up to 9 |
about 4 h 41 min | from £38,550 |
| New York (TEB) - Los Angeles (VNY) 2,215 nm / 4,102 km |
Challenger 350 up to 9 |
about 5 h 07 min | from £42,200 |
Two things worth knowing about these sectors
– New York to Los Angeles is 2,215 nautical miles, which is seven tenths of the Atlantic crossing that got you there. Crossing America takes longer than crossing Europe end to end;
– America holds the largest share of the world business aviation fleet, and that is why empty legs inside the country come up as often as they do.
Prices depending on the type of business jet
We can clearly show the high dependence of the cost of the flight, on the type of aircraft - we have collected approximate data, at the price of 1 flight hour, for various types of business jets:
Online Calculator
If you want to make an urgent calculation of the cost of a private plane flight, use our online calculator. Just fill in all the fields of the form with a note that you are interested in a specific model of the aircraft and get the final price. NB! – the figures are sent to you by email or messenger, please carefully fill in the contact details to get the calculation.
All our calculations are as transparent as possible for you. After receiving the request, we will prepare a beautiful offer - where the costs and the final price will be clearly described. The exact price is agreed in advance and is written in the contract, so you can be sure of the final cost.
Private jets are ready to take off
Heavy jets
The class that crosses to the east coast and the one most New York bookings use. All of them sit comfortably inside the Teterboro weight limit, which decides where a New York flight can land.
Ultra-long range
Anything beyond the north-east corner, and the only way to reach California without stopping. The two largest cabins here are also the two that Teterboro will not take.
Domestic American aircraft
Based in the States rather than flown out from Britain, and the class that does the second leg once you have arrived.
How to book a private jet?
You can book a private jet flight in USA in 6 easy steps:
- Flight request – indicating the route and your preferences for the model of business jet and other points.
- Coordination of flight details – our consultant will contact you to offer the possible flight options and answer all your questions.
- Commercial offer – we will send you a final offer on a specific model taking into account all your wishes.
- Signing of the contract.
- Payment for the flight and booking a business jet.
- Departure at the agreed time and date. Assistance during the whole flight.
In addition to renting the private jets and arranging the flights, we provide concierge services, premium transfer, security, exclusive catering, etc. For over 15 years of experience in business aviation, we have learned to solve problems of any complexity, offering the service of the European level. Our experts will be happy to answer your questions and help you arrange your flight.
How to rent a business jet with a crew
5 main stages:
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Sending an application
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Clarification of details and search for options
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Preparation and coordination of optimal options
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Registration of documents. Payment of the invoice.
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Departure on the route.
Business aviation airports in the USA
America has around five thousand public airfields and a private jet can use most of them. These are the ones a private jet from Britain actually lands at:
| Airport | Ground | How it operates |
|---|---|---|
| New York Teterboro TEB / KTEB |
12 miles by road | The default New York arrival and the closest field to Manhattan. Six FBOs, customs on the field around the clock, and a weight limit that matters more than anything else on this page. New York |
| New York Westchester HPN / KHPN |
35 miles by road | No weight restriction and full customs, which makes it the answer when the aircraft is too heavy for Teterboro. Also the nearer field for Greenwich and the Connecticut coast |
| New Jersey Morristown MMU / KMMU |
30 miles by road | The other alternative for a large aircraft, with a long runway and no weight cap. Quieter than either of the above |
| Miami Opa Locka OPF / KOPF |
11 miles by road | The business aviation field for Miami, separate from the airline traffic at MIA and with its own customs. Palm Beach is the other Florida arrival, sixty miles north |
| Los Angeles Van Nuys VNY / KVNY |
20 miles by road | One of the busiest general aviation airports anywhere, and the standard arrival for Los Angeles and the studios. No commercial schedule to work around |
| Boston Hanscom BED / KBED |
18 miles by road | The executive field for Boston and Cambridge, cleared for international arrivals and considerably easier than Logan |
| Washington Dulles IAD / KIAD |
28 miles by road | The practical Washington arrival, since the field inside the city has restrictions that make it impractical for most international flights |
| Chicago, Las Vegas and Aspen MDW, LAS and ASE |
the interior | Interior fields with customs and full handling. Aspen sits at 7,820 feet, where thin air lengthens the take-off run and rules some aircraft out entirely |
Four points shape an American arrival, and the choice of field comes first:
Teterboro weight limit
Teterboro enforces a maximum take-off weight of 100,000 pounds. A Gulfstream G650ER weighs 103,600 and a Global 7500 weighs 114,850, so neither may use the field on a transatlantic departure. Westchester and Morristown have no weight cap and full customs, and that is where those aircraft go.
Filed before departure
Every manifest goes to US Customs and Border Protection through eAPIS before the aircraft leaves Britain. Each passenger needs a visa or an approved ESTA, submitted at least three days ahead. The handler files it all, but it turns a same-day request into a next-day departure.
Customs on arrival
No British airport offers US pre-clearance, unlike Dublin or Shannon. Inspection happens on the ground in the United States: officers meet the aircraft at the FBO, and it usually runs twenty to forty minutes. Shannon and Gander serve as technical stops on the longer sectors and are priced separately.
Which field for which city
Teterboro suits Manhattan with a heavy jet. Opa Locka serves Miami and the Bahamas, Van Nuys serves Los Angeles, and Hanscom serves Boston. For Vail and Snowmass use Aspen, or Eagle in bad weather, with the aircraft chosen for the thin mountain air.
New York and Dubai are the same distance from London
Luton to Teterboro is 3,109 nautical miles and Luton to Dubai is 3,088, a difference of twenty-one miles across two journeys that feel nothing alike. The reason they feel different is the direction of the clock rather than the length of the flight: eastbound to the Gulf you land in the evening having lost three or four hours depending on the season, westbound to New York you land in the late morning having gained five, and the same aircraft delivers a working afternoon in one case and dinner in the other. The Gulf trip almost always costs a night; the New York one need not. On the west coast the clock is eight hours behind London.
Three things that shape an American booking
– Crew duty rules bite on a ten-hour sector: a west coast non-stop often needs a third pilot or a heavier crew rotation, and that sits in the price rather than in the schedule;
– A British-registered aircraft cannot pick up new passengers for a domestic American sector, so a multi-city trip is planned around that rule rather than discovering it in Chicago;
– Thanksgiving week and the days either side of the Super Bowl are the two hardest windows of the American year, and they need booking months rather than weeks ahead.
Flying to the United States with a dog or a cat
America tightened its rules for dogs and the paperwork is now stricter than most owners expect, though the flight itself is the easy part.
The one fact to read before you book
Every dog entering the United States now needs a CDC Dog Import Form completed online before travel, and the animal must be at least six months old and carry an ISO microchip fitted before any rabies vaccination. Britain counts as a country free of dog rabies, which keeps the requirements manageable, but the form is not optional and the receipt has to be shown on arrival. Cats have a lighter path and no import form, though they are still inspected. Coming home is the simpler direction: an Animal Health Certificate written within ten days covers the return, with the usual tapeworm treatment for dogs before departure. Start this a fortnight ahead rather than a week, and let us confirm the current position at the enquiry, because this is the area where the rules have moved most.
- A CDC Dog Import Form submitted online before travel, with the receipt carried on the day;
- An ISO-standard microchip, fitted before the rabies vaccination rather than after;
- A minimum age of six months for dogs, which is a hard rule rather than a guideline;
- An Animal Health Certificate for the journey home, dated within ten days of travel;
- Tapeworm treatment for dogs before the return leg, one to five days ahead.
On the aircraft itself there is no hold and no weight limit, so a large dog travels in the cabin exactly as a small one does. The crossing is long by any standard and we plan water, a walk before boarding and a settled spot away from the galley. Most animals sleep through the middle of it, which is more than can be said for most passengers.
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Requirements for birds, rabbits and the less usual species, along with the countries where the timeline runs to months, are set out on our flying with pets guide.
Empty Legs
Another way to fly cheaper is to use Empty Legs. This service allows you to save on regular charter rates. As you know, part of the flights is one-way (for example, when the passenger flies from England to USA). After the flight, the jet returns to its home base (for example, to London Farnborough airport) empty. Such flight is called "Empty Legs". Empty leg flights can be as cheap as 50-75% off the standard charter price. This option is profitable for both the passengers and the charter companies. The clients can enjoy the services of business aviation at a very good price, while the airlines recoup part of the cost of fuel and jet maintenance.
It is almost impossible to find Empty Leg flights, as the information about them is stored in special databases available only to the aviation brokers and specialized companies. You should know that Empty Leg flights offer the same service as private jet charters. The passengers enjoy a 100% private jet flying experience. Services and flight conditions are discussed individually. We should note that our company cooperates with the world's largest home bases, so we can offer our clients a wide choice of return flights. Just send a request to our manager who will help you find the best flight options. Please note that Empty Leg flights are sold out very quickly. To avoid such a problem, you can leave us a deposit, and we will contact you as soon as the flight of your choice becomes available. For additional information, check with the operators.
A selection of empty legs that have run on the transatlantic routes. Dates are left off, since a leg lasts only until somebody claims it:
| Route | Aircraft | Capacity | Whole aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK (Belfast) - USA (New York TEB) | Embraer Legacy 650 | 13 seats | £25,950 |
| USA (New York TEB) - UK (London Farnborough) | Bombardier Challenger 605 | 12 seats | £26,500 |
| USA (Boston BED) - UK (London Farnborough) | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | 10 seats | £28,350 |
| UK (Edinburgh) - USA (New York TEB) | Dassault Falcon 900LX | 12 seats | £31,150 |
| USA (Washington IAD) - UK (London Farnborough) | Bombardier Global 6000 | 13 seats | £38,150 |
| UK (London Stansted) - USA (Palm Beach PBI) | Bombardier Global 6000 | 13 seats | £45,400 |
| USA (Las Vegas LAS) - UK (Manchester) | Gulfstream G550 | 16 seats | £54,650 |
| UK (London Luton) - USA (Los Angeles VNY) | Bombardier Global 7500 | 14 seats | £70,650 |
How to read those figures
– Each price is for the whole aircraft rather than per seat. A Global 7500 to Los Angeles at £70,650 carrying fourteen works out around five thousand a head for a ten-hour crossing;
– Set each line beside the same class in the first table. A Challenger 605 home from Teterboro at £26,500 against £63,100 for a fresh charter is the saving in plain terms;
– Aircraft cross the Atlantic in both directions every day of the year, so a fortnight of flexibility turns up more here than the same fortnight would on a short European sector.
Flights from the UK to USA
The most popular routes run from London, Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh to New York, Miami and Los Angeles. However, this is only a small part of the flights operated by our company. Our clients have access to all airports of the UK and Europe. Due to the unique partnership conditions, we can offer our clients the best prices for business aviation services. Our experts will consult you on the availability of private jets in a particular city and help you choose the best option.
Current list of TOP 25 business aviation airports:
| Airport | Country | ICAO | IATA |
|---|---|---|---|
 London Heathrow Airport |
England | EGLL | LHR |
| Birmingham Airport |
England | EGBB | BHX |
| London Gatwick |
England | EGKK | LGW |
| London City Airport |
England | EGLC | LCY |
| London Luton |
England | EGGW | LTN |
| Edinburgh Airport |
Scotland | EGPH | EDI |
| Leeds Airport |
England | EGNM | LBA |
| Manchester Airport |
England | EGCC | MAN |
| London Stansted |
England | EGSS | STN |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport |
England | EGGP | LPL |
| Newcastle Airport |
England | EGNT | NCL |
| Bristol Airport |
England | EGGD | BRS |
| Glasgow Airport |
Scotland | EGPF | GLA |
| East Midlands Airport |
England | EGNX | EMA |
| Southampton Airport |
England | EGHI | SOU |
| Jersey Airport |
Channel Islands | EGJJ | JER |
| Cardiff International Airport |
Wales | EGFF | CWL |
| Inverness Airport |
Scotland | EGPE | INV |
| Bournemouth Airport |
England | EGHH | BOH |
| London Farnborough Airport |
England | EGLF | FAB |
| Oxford Airport |
England | EGTK | OXF |
| London Biggin Hill |
England | EGKB | BQH |
| Belfast Airport |
Northern Ireland | EGAA | BFS |
| Gibraltar Airport |
Gibraltar | LXGB | GIB |
| Aberdeen Airport |
Scotland | EGPD | ABZ |
What our clients say about flying to the United States
A few words from people who have made these trips with us. First names only, with details changed for privacy.
THE WEIGHT LIMIT
"I asked for the biggest cabin and got a lesson"
Luton to Westchester · Gulfstream G650ER · Grenville T.
"I wanted the largest aircraft going and was certain I would land at Teterboro. They explained calmly that it would not work: there is a weight limit, and the heavy jet simply is not allowed in. They offered Westchester instead, twenty minutes further and no compromise on the cabin. The broker stood out straight away for hunting down the best option for me rather than simply agreeing. That is exactly the service you hope for from a charter."
THE PAPERWORK
"They filed everything two days before"
Stansted to Palm Beach · Global 6000 · Arabella F.
"It turns out there is an American manifest system I had never heard of, and my ESTA had quietly expired. Both were caught at the quoting stage rather than at the aircraft: from the first enquiry to boarding, every question was dealt with promptly and professionally, and everything was filed two days before departure. The final price matched what we had discussed at the very start."
THE DOG
"The import form nearly caught us out"
Farnborough to Boston · Falcon 2000LXS · Henrietta and Douglas
"The American rules on dogs had changed and we had no idea. The CDC form arrived at the enquiry stage, the chip and vaccination dates were checked in advance, and the Atlantic crossing with the dog went beautifully, with every question answered straight away. The dog checks at the other end took five minutes."
EMPTY LEG
"Home from Teterboro at well under half"
Teterboro to Farnborough · Challenger 605 · Peregrine S.
"Aircraft cross the Atlantic in both directions every day. I gave them a two-week window, an option came up in four days, and they told me the moment it entered the system. We had hesitated over the budget for years, and in the end it came to nearly the price of first class for the four of us, except the aircraft was entirely ours."
Frequently asked questions about flying to the USA
1How much does a private jet from London to New York cost?
From about £63,100 one way for the whole aircraft on a heavy jet out of Farnborough, and £63,150 from Luton. Belfast is the shortest crossing from Britain and comes in a little lower, around £61,800. Miami runs to about £108,350 and Los Angeles to £168,250, both of which need an ultra-long-range cabin.
2How long is the flight from London to New York by private jet?
About six hours and forty minutes westbound from the London fields, which sit around 3,110 nautical miles from Teterboro. Belfast and Edinburgh are nearer by a hundred and seventy to two hundred and forty miles and take a little over six hours. The return is quicker by half an hour or so, because the same winds that slow the outbound leg help on the way home.
3Which airport do private jets use for New York?
Teterboro for most flights, twelve miles by road from Midtown with six FBOs and customs on the field around the clock. It enforces a hundred-thousand-pound weight limit, so the largest ultra-long-range cabins go to Westchester or Morristown instead, both of which have full customs and no weight cap.
4Can a Gulfstream G650 or Global 7500 land at Teterboro?
Not on a transatlantic flight. Both exceed the hundred-thousand-pound maximum take-off weight at Teterboro when fuelled for the crossing, so they use Westchester or Morristown. Anything over seventy-five thousand pounds also needs permission arranged in advance, which the operator handles.
5What paperwork does a flight to the USA need?
An ESTA or a visa for every passenger, and the passenger and crew manifest filed electronically with US Customs and Border Protection before the aircraft leaves Britain. There is no American pre-clearance at any British airport, so the inspection happens at the arrival FBO and usually takes twenty to forty minutes.