The cost of a ticket to go on a Blue Origin spaceflight varies widely and is not fixed publicly. Here are the key points about Blue Origin ticket pricing:
- In 2021, the first seat auctioned for Blue Origin’s maiden crewed flight sold for $28 million, a special case reflecting early demand and exclusivity
- Subsequent flights have had reported ticket prices ranging from around $200,000 to $300,000, which aligns with industry estimates and competitor pricing like Virgin Galactic’s $250,000 to $450,000 range
- Some passengers have reportedly paid about $1 million for seats on later flights, while others have flown free as guests or due to their alignment with Blue Origin’s mission or social status
- To start the booking process, prospective passengers must submit a fully refundable deposit of $150,000, but this does not guarantee a seat or indicate the total cost
- Blue Origin’s pricing strategy appears tailored to individual passengers, influenced by factors such as public profile and mission alignment, resulting in significant price variation
In summary, while Blue Origin does not publicly disclose fixed ticket prices, typical costs for a suborbital flight on the New Shepard spacecraft are estimated to be in the $200,000 to $300,000 range, with some seats auctioned for much higher amounts depending on circumstances
