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Pilatus PC-12 NGX turboprop climbing after takeoff

Turboprop Charter

The lowest-cost way to fly private on short trips, and the aircraft that can reach the smallest runways.

Seats
6–8
Nonstop range
~1,036 mi
Hourly rate
$2,500–$3,500
Daily minimum
2 hours

Estimate a Turboprop Trip

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What to Expect from a Turboprop

Turboprops use jet engines to drive propellers. They cruise slower than jets, at around 250 to 310 knots, but they burn less fuel. On a one-hour trip you arrive only a few minutes after a jet would, and pay noticeably less.

Their other strength is access. A King Air or PC-12 can use short, unpaved or high-altitude strips that most jets cannot, which often means landing closer to the house, the ranch or the island.

Best For

  • Trips under about 500 miles, such as New York to Nantucket or Miami to the Bahamas
  • Short or remote runways, islands and mountain strips
  • Groups of up to eight on a budget

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.

Turboprops You Can Charter

Common turboprops 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.

Turboprop Sample Trip Costs

One-way estimates for popular trips. Short trips are billed at the 2-hour daily minimum. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning.

TripDistanceFlight timeEstimate
Los Angeles to Aspen VNY–ASE730 mi2 hr 30 min$9,000–$14,000
New York to Miami TEB–OPF1,092 miNeeds a fuel stop in a turboprop. Choose a larger class for this trip.
New York to Aspen TEB–ASE1,728 miNeeds a fuel stop in a turboprop. Choose a larger class for this trip.
Miami to Aspen OPF–ASE1,791 miNeeds a fuel stop in a turboprop. Choose a larger class for this trip.
New York to Los Angeles TEB–VNY2,450 miNeeds a fuel stop in a turboprop. Choose a larger class for this trip.

How Turboprops 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 Turboprop Destinations

Airport guides with FBOs, curfews and flight times.

Turboprop Charter Questions

How much does it cost to charter a turboprop?

Turboprops typically run $2,500 to $3,500 per flight hour, and operators bill at least 2 hours for each day you fly. For example, Los Angeles to Aspen estimates at $9,000 to $14,000 one way before taxes and fees. Use the calculator above for your exact trip.

How far can a turboprop fly nonstop?

Plan on about 900 nautical miles (1,036 statute miles) with passengers and fuel reserves. Winds, weather and airport altitude can reduce that.

Is a turboprop safe?

Yes. Modern turboprops such as the PC-12 and King Air have excellent safety records and use the same turbine engine technology as jets. We book them with the same ARGUS- or Wyvern-rated operators as our jets.

Why choose a turboprop over a jet?

On trips under about an hour and a half, a turboprop costs less and arrives only a few minutes later. It can also land on shorter runways that jets cannot use.

Ready to Book a Turboprop?

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

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