Turboprop
Pilatus PC-12 · King Air 350
- Seats 6–9
- Typical range ~1,800 nm
- Hourly estimate $1,800–3,200
The value pick for short hops, islands and small runways.
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Private jet sizes, and where the value is
Seven classes of aircraft from turboprops to ultra long range jets. The right size for your trip is usually the biggest saving available.
The spec table
Typical figures, and every aircraft is configured a little differently. Hourly numbers are broad US estimates before tax and fees.
| Class | Seats | Typical range | Cabin height | Hourly estimate | Example models |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | 6–9 | ~1,800 nm | ~4.8 ft | $1,800–3,200 | Pilatus PC-12, King Air 350 |
| Very light jet | 4–5 | 1,400–1,550 nm | ~4.8 ft | $2,800–4,200 | HondaJet, Citation M2 |
| Light jet | 6–8 | 2,000–2,150 nm | 4.8–4.9 ft | $3,500–5,500 | Phenom 300E, Citation CJ4, Learjet 75 |
| Midsize | 7–9 | ~2,100 nm | ~5.7 ft | $4,500–7,000 | Citation XLS+ |
| Super-midsize | 8–10 | 3,200–4,000 nm | 6.0 ft | $6,500–9,500 | Challenger 350, Citation Longitude, Praetor 600 |
| Large cabin | 10–16 | 4,000–4,300 nm | 6.2 ft+ | $8,500–13,000 | Gulfstream G450, Challenger 650, Falcon 2000LXS |
| Ultra long range | 13–19 | 7,500–7,700 nm | 6.2–6.4 ft | $12,000–20,000+ | Gulfstream G650ER, Global 7500 |
Light jet
Phenom 300E · Citation CJ4 · Learjet 75
- Seats 6–8
- Typical range 2,000–2,150 nm
- Hourly estimate $3,500–5,500
The best value for most trips of up to three hours.
Midsize
Citation XLS+
- Seats 7–9
- Typical range ~2,100 nm
- Hourly estimate $4,500–7,000
A little more per hour buys a taller cabin and room for bags.
Super-midsize
Challenger 350 · Citation Longitude · Praetor 600
- Seats 8–10
- Typical range 3,200–4,000 nm
- Hourly estimate $6,500–9,500
Coast to coast nonstop, often in fewer hours than a smaller jet with a stop.
Large cabin
Gulfstream G450 · Challenger 650 · Falcon 2000LXS
- Seats 10–16
- Typical range 4,000–4,300 nm
- Hourly estimate $8,500–13,000
Worth it for big groups, long days and overnight flights.
Quote two sizes
Ask for a light jet and a midsize, or a midsize and a super-midsize, and compare the all-in prices side by side.
Value tips by size
- Turboprops cost the least per hour and use short runways. On trips under about 90 minutes, they are often the best value of all.
- Light jets suit four to six passengers for up to about three hours. Beyond that, a stop for fuel or a bigger jet is usually needed.
- Midsize jets fly about as far as light jets. The extra cost buys cabin height and bag space, not range.
- Super-midsize jets cost more per hour but can fly coast to coast nonstop, which sometimes means fewer billed hours.
- Empty legs come in every size, so a larger aircraft can occasionally cost less than a smaller one on the right day.
What else is in the price
- The 7.5% federal excise tax on US domestic charter, plus a segment fee of about $5 per passenger per leg.
- Repositioning: flying the aircraft to you and home again, unless it is already nearby.
- Daily minimums, often one to two billed hours for each day the aircraft is with you.
- Crew overnights, landing and handling fees, and international fees on trips abroad.
- Winter de-icing, catering and Wi-Fi where used. An all-in quote shows them up front.
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