Light Jets
The workhorse of domestic private travel.
- Seats
- 6–8
- Range
- 2,000–2,200 nm
- Per hour
- $3,200–$5,500
Light jets cover the continental United States in two legs and most of it in one. The Phenom 300E and Citation CJ4 pair 450-knot cruise with enclosed lavatories, Wi-Fi and room for six to eight guests and their luggage.
Light Jets: what clients ask
How much does it cost to charter a light jet?
Indicative rates for this class run $3,200–$5,500 per flight hour before the 7.5% Federal Excise Tax, segment fees and trip-specific charges such as repositioning, crew overnights and landing fees. Most operators apply a two-hour daily minimum. Your quote is itemized and confirmed with the operator before you commit.
How many passengers fit in a light jet?
Light Jets typically seat 6–8. Seat counts depend on the configuration of the specific aircraft; we send photographs and a floor plan with every option.
What trips suit light jets?
New York–Miami, LA–Aspen; Business day trips; Families of up to six. With a range of about 2,000–2,200 nm, this class is the efficient choice when those conditions apply; your advisor will say so if a different class serves the trip better.
Where do you need to be?
Tell us the trip. An advisor replies with itemized aircraft options, usually within the hour, at any time of day.
