Cessna Grand Caravan Specifications
- Passengers
- 8–9
- Range
- 910 nm
- Cruise speed
- 185 kt
- Nonstop
- ~4 hr
- Class
- Turboprop
- Hourly rate
- $2,500–$3,500
Specifications are manufacturer figures. Range assumes typical passenger loads and fuel reserves; winds and altitude reduce it.
About the Cessna Grand Caravan
The Grand Caravan is slower than other turboprops but can land almost anywhere, including short island and backcountry strips.
It suits short hops where access matters more than speed, such as island-hopping in the Bahamas or Caribbean.
Grand Caravan Variants
These versions share the same basic design, so we cover them on one page. Tell us if you prefer a specific one.
Cessna Caravan
The original, shorter Caravan (model 208). It carries fewer passengers than the Grand Caravan and is common for short island and backcountry hops.
Is the Grand Caravan Right for Your Trip?
Best For
- Trips of up to about 4 hours nonstop, such as Los Angeles to Aspen
- Up to 9 passengers
- Short or remote runways, islands and mountain strips
Keep in Mind
- Slower and lower than jets, so you feel more weather on longer legs.
- Most cabins are about 4 ft 10 in tall, so you cannot stand up.
Grand Caravan Sample Trips
Estimated one-way flight times and prices, calculated from this aircraft’s cruise speed and range. Short trips are billed at least the 2-hour daily minimum. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning.
| Trip | Distance | Time | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Aspen VNY–ASE | 730 mi | 3 hr 25 min | $9,900–$14,900 |
| New York to Miami TEB–OPF | 1,092 mi | 7 hr 15 min1 fuel stop | $18,600–$26,000 |
| New York to Aspen TEB–ASE | 1,728 mi | 13 hr 5 min2 fuel stops | $33,000–$46,500 |
| Miami to Aspen OPF–ASE | 1,791 mi | 12 hr 55 min2 fuel stops | $33,000–$46,000 |
| New York to Los Angeles TEB–VNY | 2,450 mi | 18 hr 35 min3 fuel stops | $47,000–$65,500 |
Grand Caravan Compared
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Caravan | 8–9 | 910 nm | 185 kt | $2,500+ |
| Piper Cheyenne | 6–7 | 1,200 nm | 280 kt | $2,500+ |
| King Air 100 | 6–8 | 1,200 nm | 250 kt | $2,500+ |
| King Air 90 | 5–7 | 1,260 nm | 272 kt | $2,500+ |
Grand Caravan Charter Questions
How much does it cost to charter a Grand Caravan?
The Grand Caravan is priced as a turboprop: about $2,500 to $3,500 per flight hour, with a 2-hour daily minimum. For example, Los Angeles to Aspen (3 hr 25 min) estimates at $9,900 to $14,900 one way before taxes and fees. Your quote itemizes every cost.
Which Grand Caravan versions can I charter?
This page covers the Grand Caravan and Cessna Caravan. They share the same basic airframe and cabin; the differences are described above. Availability depends on the operators near your departure airport.
How far can the Grand Caravan fly nonstop?
Its published range is about 910 nautical miles. With passengers, bags and fuel reserves, plan on nonstop legs of up to about 4 hours, depending on winds.
How many passengers does the Grand Caravan seat?
Typically 8–9, depending on the cabin layout. For long trips or a lot of luggage, plan on one fewer than the maximum.
Can the Grand Caravan fly nonstop from New York to Los Angeles?
Not usually. Westbound, it typically needs 3 fuel stops, for a total trip of about 18 hr 35 min. For nonstop coast-to-coast flights, look at a super-midsize or larger jet.
