What is the cheapest Boeing private jet?

With a list price of about $100 million, the new MAX is the cheapest Boeing business plane. Business Jet Traveler lists the new MAX business plane at around that $100 million price tag.



The most affordable "entry-level" option in the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) lineup in 2026 is the BBJ Select, which is based on the Boeing 737-7 platform. While the base price for the airframe itself is approximately $90 million to $100 million, the total cost increases significantly once you add the customized VIP interior. To streamline this, Boeing introduced the "BBJ Select" program, which offers pre-designed, high-end cabin layouts that reduce the final price and delivery time compared to a fully bespoke "one-of-a-kind" interior. For those looking for a lower entry point into the Boeing world, many 2026 buyers turn to the pre-owned market, where older Boeing 737-300 or 737-500 models converted to private use can be found for $10 million to $20 million, though their operating costs and maintenance requirements are considerably higher than the modern Max-based BBJ series.

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Firstly, it's important to deduce how often you'll use the plane. Owning a private jet comes with steep annual fixed costs. It makes little sense to buy a personal jet if you are not a frequent flyer. As a rule, if you don't fly for over 400 hours per year, the cost of owning a private jet is rarely worth it.

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To be able to afford flying privately, your annual household income will likely need to be no less than seven figures. The minimum net worth of private flyers is usually around $25 million.

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Can you make money with a private jet? While it is technically possible for a private jet owner to profit by using their aircraft for charter flights, it's uncommon. In most cases, private jet owners use charters to offset the cost of ownership, not to turn a profit.

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The most economical private jets - Turboprops, Very Light Jets, or Executive Light Jets - cost around $2,600 to $3,500 per flight hour. Midsize or Super Midsize Jets cost between $4,000 and $8,000 per hour.

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The cost of designing, engineering, and manufacturing a private jet is extremely high, which drives up the price of the aircraft. Maintenance Costs: Private jets require regular maintenance and inspections to ensure that they are safe and airworthy.

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The Boeing 777 series is larger than the 787 and thus can carry more passengers. The 787-10 has a higher capacity than the smaller 777-200 series. However, it falls short of the larger 777-300 models by 66 passengers in a typical two-class configuration. Of course, the exact capacity varies from airline to airline.

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