Key takeaway:
- Pick the right airport. Most New York private jet trips use a general aviation airport such as Teterboro (TEB) or Westchester County (HPN) rather than the big airline airports.
- BLADE arranges the flight. You choose the airports, date, time and aircraft, and a licensed operator flies the trip.
- Connect by helicopter. BLADE's scheduled flights link Manhattan with JFK and Newark in about 5 minutes, and Manhattan with Westchester in about 12 minutes.
A private jet charter means you book the whole aircraft for your trip. In New York, it also means choosing which of the region's airports puts you closest to where you need to be. This page covers how charter works, the main airports, what drives the price and how to book with BLADE.
The Benefits of Private Jet Charter
Convenience and Flexibility
You set the schedule. The aircraft leaves when your group is ready, within the crew's duty and rest limits, and you can plan a same-day round trip or add a stop.
Time-Saving
Charter flights board from a private terminal, often called an FBO, rather than an airline terminal. You arrive, meet your crew and board, without the long walk through a busy airport.
Privacy and Security
You fly with people you know, in a private cabin.
Security screening depends on the flight. Many private charters do not use the passenger checkpoint you see at a commercial terminal. Screening is required when passengers board from a sterile area of an airport, or when the aircraft is very large. Your operator will tell you what applies to your flight.
Choosing the Right Private Jet Charter Company
With BLADE Anywhere, BLADE's charter service, BLADE can arrange jets, helicopters and turboprops to fly you and your guests to any destination. BLADE acts as an air charter broker and indirect air carrier. It does not operate aircraft. All BLADE flights in the United States are operated by DOT/FAA licensed direct air carriers, under 14 CFR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand charter.
A dedicated flier-relations advocate manages and monitors your trip and is available 24/7.
Experience and Reputation
Ask who operates your flight. Before you sign, an air charter broker must tell you which carrier has operational control of the flight and in what capacity the broker is acting.
All BLADE flights in the United States are conducted by FAA-certificated operators under Part 135. BLADE's operator oversight includes annual onsite audits and reviews of each operator's manuals, training, maintenance and compliance records, aligned with frameworks including FAA SMS, IS-BAO, ARGUS and Wyvern. For what those ratings mean, see ARGUS Platinum and Wyvern Wingman.
Part 135 also sets pilot minimums. The pilot in command needs at least 500 hours as a pilot for flights under visual flight rules, and at least 1,200 hours for flights under instrument flight rules. Crews also have duty limits and required rest between duty periods.
Fleet Availability and Size
Choose the aircraft by the trip:
- Turboprops and light jets suit short regional trips with a few passengers.
- Midsize and super-midsize jets add cabin room and range for longer domestic flights.
- Large-cabin and long-range jets suit bigger groups and long nonstop flights.
Tell BLADE how many people are flying and how much luggage you are bringing, and the aircraft options will reflect it.
Customer Service and Support
With BLADE, a member of the BLADE Flier Experience team is on-site at key departure and arrival points to make sure your aircraft is in position and to handle issues such as weather or air traffic delays.
Popular Destinations for Private Jet Charter in New York
Teterboro Airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) is in Bergen County, New Jersey, 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan. It is owned by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and is a general aviation reliever airport, so it has no scheduled airline service. It does not allow aircraft over 100,000 pounds on any airport surface. Its location makes it popular for private and corporate aircraft. See our Teterboro Airport guide for more.
Westchester County Airport
Westchester County Airport (HPN) is 3 miles northeast of White Plains. Its main runway is 6,549 feet long, and most of its operations are general aviation. BLADE offers flights between Manhattan and Westchester, about 12 minutes from $225 per seat, and between Westchester and JFK or Newark from $225, from a private terminal at Westchester County Airport.
From November 2026 to May 2027, BLADEone returns, with by-the-seat jet flights between Westchester and Miami or Palm Beach on a jet with just 16 seats, from $2,300 per seat in seat packs.
John F. Kennedy International Airport
JFK is one of New York's main airline airports. If you are connecting to an airline flight at JFK or Newark, BLADE offers scheduled helicopter flights from Manhattan, about 5 minutes, from $195 per seat. BLADE's Manhattan lounges are at the West 30th Street Heliport, the East 34th Street Heliport and the Wall Street heliport.
Other New York Area Airports
Republic Airport (FRG) in East Farmingdale serves Long Island. Newark Liberty International and others in the region also handle private aircraft. Tell BLADE where your trip starts and ends, and ask which airports suit the aircraft you want.
For a wider look at the options, see top private jet charter in NYC.
How Much Does Private Jet Charter in New York Cost?
Factors Influencing the Cost of Private Jet Charter
Charter is priced per trip, not per seat. The main factors are:
- The aircraft's size and type
- The distance and flight time
- The date you fly and how busy that period is
- Fuel prices
- Positioning, if the aircraft has to fly in from elsewhere
Airport landing fees also apply. At Teterboro, for example, landing fees are billed by the Port Authority separately from any FBO charges.
Sample Price Ranges for Private Jet Charter in New York
Prices change with the route, the aircraft and the date, so a fixed price table goes out of date quickly. Get a current estimate for your exact trip instead.
BLADE's private jet charter cost estimator shows aircraft options and an estimated price based on your airports, the distance and the date. For one-way trips, empty leg flights can cost less when an aircraft is repositioning on your route.
The cost is shared by everyone on board, so a full aircraft lowers the cost per person. With BLADE, you can also crowdsource your flight: schedule it at your convenience, and BLADE sells your unused seats in the BLADE app. Sold seats are credited back to you as BLADE credits toward future flights.
Tips for a Smooth and Enjoyable Private Jet Charter Experience
Plan Ahead
Book early for holidays and peak weekends. Allow for New York traffic on the drive to the airport, or connect by helicopter.
Communicate Your Needs and Preferences
Tell BLADE the number of passengers, the luggage, any pets and any catering requests when you book.
Arrive Early and Prepare for Security Procedures
Arrive at the FBO a little before departure and bring identification for every passenger, and passports for international trips. Your operator will tell you whether screening applies to your flight.
How to Book
- Open the BLADE app or go to blade.com and choose charter.
- Select your origin and destination, such as TEB or HPN.
- Select the number of fliers, the date and the time.
- Select your aircraft and request the flight.
Have questions? Call BLADE Flier Relations at 1-844-359-2523.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which airports in New York can accommodate private jet flights?
Teterboro (TEB), Westchester County (HPN) and Republic (FRG) are general aviation choices, and Newark and JFK also handle private aircraft. Manhattan's heliports serve helicopters only, not jets.
Is Teterboro a private airport?
No. Teterboro is publicly owned by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and open to the public. It is a general aviation reliever airport, so it has no scheduled airline service.
How do I get from Manhattan to my jet?
Drive, or book a BLADE helicopter. BLADE offers flights between Manhattan and Westchester, and between Manhattan and JFK or Newark.
Who operates a BLADE private jet charter?
BLADE arranges the flight as an air charter broker and indirect air carrier. The flight is operated by a DOT/FAA licensed direct air carrier under Part 135.
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