Charter a Sabreliner 65
A classic American business jet from the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Sabreliner 65 Specifications
- Passengers
- 7–8
- Range
- 2,300 nm
- Cruise speed
- 430 kt
- Nonstop
- ~4.5 hr
- Class
- Midsize jet
- Hourly rate
- $4,800–$6,000
Specifications are manufacturer figures. Range assumes typical passenger loads and fuel reserves; winds and altitude reduce it.
About the Sabreliner 65
The Sabreliner 65 seats seven or eight.
Charter availability varies by region, so ask us to check for your dates.
Sabreliner 65 Variants
These versions share the same basic design, so we cover them on one page. Tell us if you prefer a specific one.
Sabreliner 60
The earlier, turbojet-powered Sabreliner. It is rarely available for charter today.
Is the Sabreliner 65 Right for Your Trip?
Best For
- Trips of up to about 4.5 hours nonstop, such as Los Angeles to Aspen or New York to Miami
- Up to 8 passengers
- Six to eight passengers with luggage
Keep in Mind
- Many midsize cabins are just short of stand-up height, apart from newer models like the Citation Latitude.
- For nonstop coast-to-coast flights you need a super-midsize or larger.
Sabreliner 65 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 3-hour daily minimum. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning.
| Trip | Distance | Time | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Aspen VNY–ASE | 730 mi | 1 hr 50 mindaily minimum | $16,600–$21,500 |
| New York to Miami TEB–OPF | 1,092 mi | 2 hr 45 mindaily minimum | $16,600–$21,500 |
| New York to Aspen TEB–ASE | 1,728 mi | 4 hr 20 min | $24,000–$30,000 |
| Miami to Aspen OPF–ASE | 1,791 mi | 4 hr 25 min | $24,500–$30,500 |
| New York to Los Angeles TEB–VNY | 2,450 mi | 7 hr 5 min1 fuel stop | $35,000–$44,000 |
Sabreliner 65 Compared
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabreliner 65 | 7–8 | 2,300 nm | 430 kt | $4,800+ |
| Learjet 60 | 7 | 2,405 nm | 466 kt | $4,800+ |
| Citation XLS/XLS+ | 7–9 | 2,100 nm | 441 kt | $4,800+ |
| Learjet 55 | 7–8 | 2,100 nm | 440 kt | $4,800+ |
Sabreliner 65 Charter Questions
How much does it cost to charter a Sabreliner 65?
The Sabreliner 65 is priced as a midsize jet: about $4,800 to $6,000 per flight hour, with a 3-hour daily minimum. For example, New York to Aspen (4 hr 20 min) estimates at $24,000 to $30,000 one way before taxes and fees. Your quote itemizes every cost.
Which Sabreliner 65 versions can I charter?
This page covers the Sabreliner 65 and Sabreliner 60. 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 Sabreliner 65 fly nonstop?
Its published range is about 2,300 nautical miles. With passengers, bags and fuel reserves, plan on nonstop legs of up to about 4.5 hours, depending on winds.
How many passengers does the Sabreliner 65 seat?
Typically 7–8, depending on the cabin layout. For long trips or a lot of luggage, plan on one fewer than the maximum.
Can the Sabreliner 65 fly nonstop from New York to Los Angeles?
Not usually. Westbound, it typically needs one fuel stop, for a total trip of about 7 hr 5 min. For nonstop coast-to-coast flights, look at a super-midsize or larger jet.
