How much does it cost to fly private?

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Rachel Yang |

TED-Ed

• May 2025

Across 2023 and 2024, one internationally renowned musician flew their private jet 396 times in 365 days. Figures like this aren’t uncommon among the world’s richest jetsetters— in fact, this frequent flier probably isn’t even the celebrity you’re thinking of. So, what’s the price tag for this high flying lifestyle? Rachel Yang digs into the financial and environmental costs of flying private. [Directed by Laura Jayne Hodkin, narrated by Bethany Cutmore-Scott, music by Jarrett Farkas].