Make Profits But if you choose to rent or lease your plane to other travelers, you can also extend these services to your customers. A chartered jet can earn anywhere from $4,000 to $20,000 per hour. Leasing out your plane can help offset the cost of ownership. You can even start to turn a profit over time.

Renting out a private jet via a charter management company can help offset the high fixed costs of ownership, but it is rarely a "profit-making" venture in the traditional sense. In 2026, the primary goal for most owners is to reach a "break-even" point where charter revenue covers expenses like hangar fees, insurance, pilot salaries, and routine maintenance. To even approach profitability, an owner must be willing to give up significant control; the jet must be available for charter at least 75% of the time, especially during high-demand holidays when the owner likely wants to use it themselves. Additionally, chartering increases the aircraft's "cycles" (takeoffs and landings), which accelerates depreciation and increases maintenance frequency. While a mid-sized jet might generate $1,500 in profit per hour from a charter, those gains are often swallowed by the massive year-end costs of engine overhauls or avionics upgrades. For the ultra-wealthy, chartering is viewed as a strategic way to subsidize a luxury asset rather than a reliable stream of passive income.