Membership Guide
Jet cards, fractional ownership, and lease options — how each model works, what they cost, and which is right for you.
The most popular option
$160,000 – $600,000+
25–50+ hours · Monthly: None
Best for: Moderate flyers (25–50 hours/year) who want predictability without ownership commitment.
Own a share of the aircraft
$500,000 – $1,500,000+
1/16th share (~50 hrs/year) · Monthly: $10,000 – $25,000
Best for: Frequent flyers (50+ hours/year) who want ownership benefits and are comfortable with significant capital commitment.
Short-term access
Varies
1–3 year lease · Monthly: Monthly lease payment
Best for: Those who want NetJets access for a defined period without the capital commitment of fractional ownership.
| Category | Aircraft | 25-Hour Card | 50-Hour Card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Citation XLS / Phenom 300E | $160,000 – $195,000 | $300,000 – $370,000 |
| Midsize | Citation Latitude | $200,000 – $240,000 | $380,000 – $450,000 |
| Super-midsize | Challenger 350 | $240,000 – $280,000 | $450,000 – $530,000 |
| Large cabin | Challenger 650 | $280,000 – $325,000 | $530,000 – $610,000 |
| Heavy | Global 6000 | $300,000 – $350,000 | $570,000 – $660,000 |
Pricing is approximate. 50-hour cards typically offer 5–10% lower per-hour rates than 25-hour cards.
| Factor | NetJets | VistaJet | Flexjet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Jet card, fractional, or lease | Programme (hours only) | Fractional, LXi card, or lease |
| Min. commitment | 25 hours (card) | 25 hours (programme) | 50 hours (card) |
| Entry cost | $160,000+ (card) | $225,000+ (programme) | $150,000+ (card) |
| Ownership option | Yes | No | Yes |
| Monthly fees | Fractional only | None | Fractional only |
| Best for | US domestic | Global / European | US + personalisation |
NetJets offers three access models: jet cards (prepaid 25+ flight hours at fixed rates), fractional ownership (buy a 1/16th or larger share of a specific aircraft), and lease programmes (short-term access with lower upfront costs). Jet cards are the most popular option.
A 25-hour jet card costs between $160,000 (light jets like Citation XLS) and $325,000+ (heavy jets like Challenger 650). The price includes fuel surcharges but excludes taxes, landing fees, peak-day surcharges, and premium catering.
A 50-hour jet card typically costs between $300,000 and $600,000+ depending on the aircraft category. The per-hour rate is usually 5–10% lower than the 25-hour card.
A fractional share (typically 1/16th) gives you guaranteed access to your aircraft type for approximately 50 hours per year. The purchase price ($500,000–$1,500,000+) is upfront, plus monthly management fees ($10,000–25,000) and occupied hourly rates when you fly.
Yes. Jet card holders can purchase additional hours or upgrade to a larger aircraft category. Fractional owners can purchase additional shares. You can also fly on larger aircraft categories at premium rates for specific trips.
Both offer prepaid flight hours with guaranteed availability. Key differences: NetJets offers fractional ownership (VistaJet does not), VistaJet includes repositioning fees, and VistaJet offers a more consistent cabin experience with its all-Bombardier fleet.
Our concierge works with NetJets, VistaJet, Flexjet, and independent operators. We'll model the costs for your routes and recommend the best option — free.
Speak to our aviation concierge