The 10 Most Expensive Celebrity Private Jets in 2026

The world of celebrity private jets has reached a new stratosphere of excess in 2026 — quite literally. From Drake’s converted Boeing 767 to Oprah’s flying penthouse, the biggest names in entertainment, sports, and tech now move between continents in aircraft that cost more than most countries’ airline fleets. We dug into FAA registrations, broker reports, and recent industry filings to rank the ten most expensive celebrity private jets owners are flying right now.

Think your standard Gulfstream G650 is luxe? Wait until you see what $185 million buys you in the sky. Each of these aircraft has been customized far beyond the manufacturer’s catalog — bespoke leather, hand-built wood inlays, full bedroom suites, dining rooms, screening lounges, even spas. Here’s how the celebrity private jet leaderboard shakes out heading into 2026, ranked by reported acquisition price.

1. Drake — $185 Million Boeing 767-300F “Air Drake”

Sitting at the top of any list of celebrity private jets, Drake’s “Air Drake” is less an aircraft and more a flying penthouse. The Toronto rapper acquired a converted Boeing 767-300F freighter in 2019, reportedly without paying for the aircraft itself — Canadian cargo carrier CargoJet provided the plane in exchange for branding partnership exposure. The interior conversion alone is reported by aviation outlets to have cost north of $185 million, with hand-stitched OVO purple suede on every surface, a master suite with king bed, walk-in closet, dining lounge for 30, and a private screening room. Air Drake’s range of more than 6,500 nautical miles has carried the rapper, his crew, and his Goyard luggage from Canada to Australia non-stop, and he frequently posts cabin clips during tour swings.

2. Steven Spielberg — $65 Million Gulfstream G650ER

The DreamWorks co-founder owns one of the most-photographed Gulfstream G650ERs in private aviation. Spielberg purchased his G650ER in 2017 — the long-range variant of Gulfstream’s flagship with a maximum range of 7,500 nautical miles, capable of flying non-stop from Los Angeles to virtually any city in Europe or East Asia. The cabin features a forward galley, four-seat conference suite, six-seat dining lounge, and a full aft stateroom with en-suite bathroom. Insiders say Spielberg specified a quieter-than-spec sound package and a private satellite communications stack so he could review dailies in the air during long international hops, particularly during pre-production trips for his recent feature.

3. Elon Musk — $78 Million Gulfstream G700

Among the most extensively used celebrity private jets on this list, Musk’s Gulfstream G700 — registered to a Tesla-affiliated holding company — has logged hundreds of flights since delivery in 2023. The G700 is Gulfstream’s newest flagship, replacing the G650, with a range of 7,500 nautical miles and the longest cabin in private aviation at 56 feet 11 inches. Musk’s specific aircraft, according to ADS-B tracking accounts and industry reports, includes a five-zone cabin with a full master suite, extended galley capable of supporting full meal service for ten, and the company’s signature Symmetry flight deck. Musk’s heavy use has also made his G700 a flashpoint in environmental coverage, with multiple public-interest accounts charting its emissions footprint week over week.

4. Oprah Winfrey — $73 Million Bombardier Global 7500

Oprah’s Bombardier Global 7500 has been the subject of more glossy magazine spreads than any aircraft on this list, and it’s easy to see why. The four-zone cabin layout is one of the most luxurious available from any factory, and Oprah’s bespoke configuration — finalized in 2022 — includes a full forward club seating zone, conference area, dining and entertainment room, and aft master suite with a stand-up shower. Bombardier’s “Nuage” seats, which recline to fully flat beds, are upholstered in cream leather with hand-stitched mocha welting matching the burl walnut cabinetry. With a range of 7,700 nautical miles, the Global 7500 connects Oprah’s Montecito home to virtually any major city in the world, and is a fixture at private terminals from Aspen to Maui.

5. Tom Cruise — $60 Million Gulfstream G550 (and Honda HA-420 HondaJet)

Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise is a serious aviation collector, with a Gulfstream G550 valued at roughly $60 million serving as his long-range workhorse and a Honda HA-420 HondaJet for shorter hops. Cruise — a fully rated commercial pilot since 1994 — actually flies both aircraft personally on most legs, a rarity in the celebrity world. The G550, registered to a Cruise-affiliated entity, is configured for 16 passengers with a forward galley, mid-cabin conference, and aft lounge convertible to a private bedroom. The aircraft is fitted with high-definition entertainment screens and a satellite system Cruise reportedly uses for video conferencing during pre-production for ongoing Mission: Impossible installments.

6. Jim Carrey — $59 Million Gulfstream V

Jim Carrey has owned his Gulfstream V since 2007, and despite its age it remains one of the most lavishly appointed cabins in any celebrity flight log. Carrey’s GV interior was redesigned in 2019 by a New York firm specializing in private aircraft and now features a forward four-place club section finished in caramel hand-stitched leather, a mid-cabin conference and dining setup with hand-laid Macassar ebony tables, and an aft three-place divan that converts to a sleeper. With a range of 6,500 nautical miles, Carrey’s GV is a frequent visitor to Hawaii, where the actor has spent significant time in recent years. Industry valuations place the aircraft, after refurbishment, at approximately $59 million.

7. Mark Cuban — $40 Million Boeing 767-277

The billionaire investor and former Dallas Mavericks owner is the rare celebrity who flies a widebody airliner converted to executive configuration. Cuban purchased a former Qantas Boeing 767-277 in 1999 in a transaction that, at $40 million, was — and may still be — the largest single online purchase in history (Cuban paid via wire from a brokerage account). The conversion outfitted the 767 with a forward 12-seat first-class section, mid-cabin conference and dining area, an aft master bedroom, multiple guest cabins, and a self-contained crew rest. With seating capacity of more than 80 across the original layout and a range of nearly 6,000 nautical miles, the aircraft routinely shuttles the Mavericks roster on home-stretch road trips.

8. Floyd Mayweather — $60 Million Gulfstream G650

Boxing’s highest-paid athlete reportedly owns a 2018 Gulfstream G650 worth approximately $60 million, dubbed “Air Mayweather” in the boxer’s own social media captions. The aircraft seats up to 18 in a four-zone cabin with a forward club section, mid-cabin gallery and bar finished in piano-black wood, an aft conference area, and a private stateroom. Mayweather’s specific G650 is reportedly fitted with a custom diamond-pattern leather welt across all upholstery, gold-plated cabin hardware, and a high-end Macassar ebony bar — touches that align with the boxer’s broader aesthetic. With a range of 7,000 nautical miles, the G650 connects his Las Vegas, Beverly Hills, and Miami homes to long-haul international fight promotion swings.

9. Jay-Z and Beyoncé — $40 Million Bombardier Challenger 850

Beyoncé reportedly gifted Jay-Z a Bombardier Challenger 850 for Father’s Day in 2012 — a $40 million present that, even years later, remains one of the most discussed celebrity gifts in entertainment history. The Challenger 850, derived from the Bombardier CRJ-200 regional jet, has one of the largest cabins in its class — a full 48 feet long with stand-up height — letting the couple comfortably travel with their three children, security, and management team on the same aircraft. The interior was refitted in 2020 with a refreshed cream-and-bronze palette, twin convertible bed sofas, an aft private cabin, and a full galley capable of supporting hot service over the aircraft’s 2,800-nautical-mile range.

10. Bill Gates — $60 Million Bombardier Global Express

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates closes out our top 10 with his fleet of four Bombardier Global Express jets — the lead aircraft alone valued at approximately $60 million. Gates’s principal aircraft, registered to his Cascade Investment holding company, features a six-zone cabin with forward staff workspace, a full mid-cabin office and conference setup, dining for eight, an executive lounge with built-in entertainment system, and an aft master suite. With four aircraft in rotation, the Gates Foundation co-chair can essentially keep two aircraft pre-positioned globally for foundation work — a logistical reality his climate critics often ignore when discussing the per-flight footprint of his travel.

How Celebrity Private Jets Stack Up Against Each Other

What’s striking about the 2026 list is the sheer concentration at the top. Nine of the ten most expensive celebrity private jets are Gulfstream or Bombardier products — a duopoly that has, over the past decade, locked in the ultra-high-net-worth long-range market. Boeing’s only entries are the two converted airliners (Drake’s 767 and Cuban’s 767), both of which dwarf any purpose-built business jet in cabin volume but suffer in operating economics — fuel burn for a 767 conversion is roughly three times that of a comparable Global 7500 on a typical six-hour mission.

The other notable trend is the steady migration toward fly-by-wire flagships — the Gulfstream G700 and Bombardier Global 7500 have replaced the older G550, G650, and Global Express in most new orders since 2022. Industry reports from publications like Robb Report indicate that pre-owned G650s, in particular, are flooding the brokerage market as their original celebrity owners trade up — a quiet bonanza for upper-middle-tier corporate buyers who could never get factory build slots before.

For deeper coverage of celebrity wealth and lifestyle, browse our coverage of celebrity yachts, private island compounds, and supercar collections — each its own seven-figure rabbit hole. And if you’re interested in how these jets fit into broader celebrity property portfolios, our guides to vacation homes and private islands cover the destinations they connect.

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