Gulfstream G280
The short answer
The Gulfstream G280 was observed at $993–$8,574 per hour, median $6,564, across 16 real empty-leg offers over 84 days. A whole-aircraft leg ran $4,070–$30,580, median $11,587. Updated 2026-10-18.
These are empty-leg rates — an aircraft repositioning anyway, sold below its on-demand price. Treat them as the floor for what this type costs per hour, not as a charter quote.
Empty-leg rate vs charter rate
The distinction most rate cards blur.
Empty leg — observed
$993–$8,574/h
From 16 offers we actually saw listed. The date, route and aircraft are fixed by the operator's repositioning need.
On-demand charter
Quoted per trip
Higher — on corridors we can price both ways, empty legs came in roughly a quarter to a third below the lowest charter quote. We publish no charter hourly rate for this type because we have not observed one.
See the measured gap on empty leg vs charter, or get a live charter quote from any route page.
Observed figures
| Class | Super Midsize |
|---|---|
| Typical seats | 10 |
| Hourly rate (low – high) | $993 – $8,574 |
| Hourly rate (median) | $6,564 |
| Whole-aircraft price | $4,070 – $30,580median $11,587 |
| Typical sector | 1.9 hours |
| Sample | 16 offersover 84 days |
| Method | Offer price ÷ scheduled flight duration, USD only |
How it compares
Other super midsizes in the same dataset, cheapest first.
| Aircraft | Median hourly | Seats | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream G280this aircraft | $6,564 | 10 | 16 |
| Bombardier Challenger 300 | $7,588 | 10 | 253 |
| Cessna Citation X | $7,845 | 12 | 325 |
| Gulfstream G200 | $9,286 | 10 | 3 |
| Bombardier Challenger 350 | $10,024 | 9 | 8 |
Observed flying
Corridors this aircraft actually appeared on.
Frequently asked
How much does a Gulfstream G280 cost per hour?
Across 16 empty-leg offers observed over 84 days, the Gulfstream G280 ran $993–$8,574 per hour, median $6,564. These are empty-leg rates: an aircraft repositioning anyway, sold below its on-demand price. A chartered hour costs more.
What is the charter rate for a Gulfstream G280?
Higher than the empty-leg figures above. On corridors where we can price both ways, empty legs came in roughly a quarter to a third below the lowest on-demand charter quote. We do not publish a charter hourly rate for this aircraft because we have not observed one — charter is quoted per trip, against a specific date and aircraft, not from a rate card.
What does a Gulfstream G280 flight cost in total?
Observed offers ran $4,070 to $30,580 for the whole aircraft, median $11,587, on a typical sector of about 1.9 hours. Total price tracks sector length far more than it tracks the aircraft, which is why the hourly figure is the more comparable number.
How many passengers does a Gulfstream G280 carry?
Offers for the Gulfstream G280 typically list 10 seats. Exact capacity varies with the operator's cabin configuration.
Is the Gulfstream G280 a light, midsize or heavy jet?
It is classified as a super midsize. Comparable aircraft in the same class include Bombardier Challenger 300, Cessna Citation X, Gulfstream G200.