How is the price of a ferry flight calculated?
Pricing is quote-based and depends on your aircraft, route, and chosen pilot. Your quote includes the pilot's fee, a 20% platform fee, and payment processing of 2.9% + $0.30.
Pricing
Transparent ferry-flight pricing
No subscriptions, no listing fees, no surprises. You pay your pilot's fee plus a single platform fee and standard payment processing — and you only pay once your job is booked.
The fee model
20%
Platform fee
Applied to the ferry flight total. This covers pilot matching, credential verification, secure payments, and live flight tracking.
2.9% + $0.30
Payment processing
Standard processing applied to each transaction so payments are handled securely from the moment you book.
A worked example
Say a ferry flight is quoted at $3,000. Here is exactly how that breaks down.
| Ferry flight total | $3,000.00 |
| Platform fee (20%) | $600.00 |
| Payment processing (2.9% + $0.30) | $87.30 |
| Net pilot payout | $2,312.70 |
Figures are illustrative. Your actual quote is generated from your aircraft, route, and the pilot you choose. Get your instant quote to see real numbers in about 90 seconds.
What you get
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No hidden fees
Every cost is shown in your quote before you commit to anything.
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Pay only when booked
No charge to browse quotes or compare pilots. You pay once you book.
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Secure payment
Escrow-style handling holds funds until the job is underway, protecting both sides.
Pricing FAQ
Are there any hidden fees?
No. The only charges are the pilot's fee, the 20% platform fee, and standard payment processing of 2.9% + $0.30. Everything appears in your quote before you book.
When do I pay?
You only pay once you have reviewed matched pilots and confirmed a booking. Funds are held in a secure, escrow-style payment until the job is underway.
How does the pilot get paid?
The pilot receives their fee through the platform once the ferry flight is completed, after the platform fee and processing are applied to the total.