Aircraft class
Light Jet Charter
The most popular charter class in the US. Fast, efficient and able to reach many smaller airports close to your destination.
- Seats
- 6–8
- Range
- 2.2k nm
- Cruise
- 440 kt
- From / hr
- $4,000
- To / hr
- $5,900
- Models
- 5
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Best for
- · Up to 7 passengers
- · Flights of 1 to 3 hours
- · New York to Florida, LA to Las Vegas
Trade-offs
- · Cabin height under 5 ft
- · Coast-to-coast usually needs a fuel stop
Light Jets available for charter
Hawker Beechcraft
Hawker 400XP
7 seats · 1,200 nm · 430 kt
Bombardier
Learjet 45XR
8 seats · 1,900 nm · 457 kt
Embraer
Phenom 300E
7 seats · 2,010 nm · 464 kt
Cessna
Citation CJ3+
7 seats · 2,040 nm · 416 kt
Cessna
Citation CJ4 Gen2
7 seats · 2,165 nm · 451 kt
Inside a light jet
Shown: 6 seats · nose to the left
Size at a glance
How light jets compare with the other jet classes, drawn to one scale.
What a light jet can fly
Benchmark routes using the class's typical speed and the longest-range model's planning range (published range less 15% for full cabins and winds).
| Route | Distance | Nonstop? | Est. flight time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (Van Nuys) → Las Vegas | 199 nm | Nonstop | 47m |
| Miami (Opa-locka) → Nassau | 161 nm | Nonstop | 41m |
| New York (Teterboro) → Miami (Opa-locka) | 949 nm | Nonstop | 2h 34m |
| Chicago (Midway) → Aspen | 884 nm | Nonstop | 2h 25m |
| Dallas (Love Field) → Los Cabos | 895 nm | Nonstop | 2h 27m |
| New York (Teterboro) → Los Angeles (Van Nuys) | 2,129 nm | 1 fuel stop | 6h 00m |
| Los Angeles (Van Nuys) → Honolulu | 2,217 nm | Out of range | – |
| New York (Teterboro) → London (Luton) | 2,989 nm | 1 fuel stop | 8h 03m |
| New York (Teterboro) → Paris (Le Bourget) | 3,150 nm | 1 fuel stop | 8h 26m |
| New York (Teterboro) → Dubai | 5,941 nm | 3 fuel stops | 16h 19m |
| Los Angeles (Van Nuys) → Tokyo (Haneda) | 4,746 nm | 2 fuel stops | 12h 51m |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charter a light jet?
Light Jets typically charter for $4,000 to $5,900 per flight hour in the US, before the 7.5% federal excise tax, segment fees and any repositioning, overnight or de-icing costs.
How many passengers fit in a light jet?
Most light jets are configured for 6 to 8 passengers. Fewer passengers usually means more range and more room for baggage.
How far can a light jet fly?
Typical nonstop range is 1,500 to 2,200 nautical miles, depending on model, passenger load and winds. Use our Range Explorer to see the exact reach from your departure airport.
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Where do you need to be next?
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