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Cessna Citation CJ3 light jet in flight

Light Jet Charter

Jet speed for small groups on trips of up to about three and a half hours.

Seats
5–7
Nonstop range
~1,611 mi
Hourly rate
$3,800–$5,500
Daily minimum
2.5 hours

Estimate a Light Jet Trip

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What to Expect from a Light Jet

Light jets are the most popular size on the charter market. They seat five to seven, cruise above most weather at 41,000 to 45,000 feet and fly about 1,000 to 2,000 nautical miles nonstop, depending on the model.

They range from models like the Citation CJ2 and Learjet 31 to larger, longer-range jets like the Phenom 300, Citation CJ4 and Pilatus PC-24, which cover most of the East Coast and Midwest nonstop.

Best For

  • Trips of one to three and a half hours, such as New York to Palm Beach or Los Angeles to Aspen
  • Two to six passengers
  • Business day trips, where a quick turnaround matters more than cabin space

Keep in Mind

  • Cabins are about 4 ft 9 in to 4 ft 11 in tall, so you cannot stand up.
  • Ski bags and golf clubs take up space quickly. Tell us about them when you book.

Light Jets You Can Charter

Common light jets on the charter market. Ask for a specific model, or let us pick the best available aircraft for your trip.

Specifications are typical manufacturer figures. Seating and range vary by aircraft and layout.

Light Jet Sample Trip Costs

One-way estimates for popular trips. Short trips are billed at the 2.5-hour daily minimum. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning.

TripDistanceFlight timeEstimate
Los Angeles to Aspen VNY–ASE730 mi1 hr 50 mindaily minimum$10,900–$15,900
New York to Miami TEB–OPF1,092 mi2 hr 50 min$12,200–$17,700
New York to Aspen TEB–ASE1,728 miNeeds a fuel stop in a light jet. Choose a larger class for this trip.
Miami to Aspen OPF–ASE1,791 miNeeds a fuel stop in a light jet. Choose a larger class for this trip.
New York to Los Angeles TEB–VNY2,450 miNeeds a fuel stop in a light jet. Choose a larger class for this trip.

How Light Jets Compare

ClassSeatsNonstop rangeHourly rateDaily minimum
Turboprops6–8~1,036 mi$2,500–$3,5002 hr
Very light jets4–5~1,151 mi$2,800–$4,2002 hr
Light jets5–7~1,611 mi$3,800–$5,5002.5 hr
Midsize jets7–9~2,302 mi$4,800–$6,0003 hr
Super-midsize jets8–10~3,452 mi$6,000–$9,0003 hr
Heavy jets10–16~4,603 mi$8,500–$13,0004 hr
Ultra-long-range jets12–19~6,905 mi$11,500–$20,0004 hr

Popular Light Jet Destinations

Airport guides with FBOs, curfews and flight times.

Light Jet Charter Questions

How much does it cost to charter a light jet?

Light jets typically run $3,800 to $5,500 per flight hour, and operators bill at least 2.5 hours for each day you fly. For example, Los Angeles to Aspen estimates at $10,900 to $15,900 one way before taxes and fees. Use the calculator above for your exact trip.

How far can a light jet fly nonstop?

Plan on about 1,400 nautical miles (1,611 statute miles) with passengers and fuel reserves. Winds, weather and airport altitude can reduce that.

How many passengers fit in a light jet?

Most light jets seat five to seven. For long legs or lots of luggage, plan on one fewer passenger than the maximum.

Can a light jet fly coast to coast?

Not nonstop. Most need one fuel stop between New York and Los Angeles. For nonstop coast-to-coast flights, choose a super-midsize or larger jet.

Ready to Book a Light Jet?

Send us your trip and we will reply with available aircraft and an itemized quote, any time of day.

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