Midsize Jet Cost Guide

Midsize Jet charter cost: $4,500–$4,800/hr.

Midsize jets are the most-booked cabin class in America — stand-up headroom, a real lavatory and baggage for a family with skis, under $5,000 an hour. Fleet rates run $4,500–$4,800 per flight hour — below: the aircraft, three real route prices, and when this class is the right spend.

The Fleet

Midsize Jets we charter.

Aircraft Hourly rate Seats Range Cruise Baggage
Cessna Citation XLS+ $4,500 / hr 8 2,100 nm 441 kts 90 cu ft
Learjet 75 $4,800 / hr 8 2,040 nm 465 kts 65 cu ft

Full specs and cabin notes on the fleet guide.

Sample Trips

Three routes, priced in this class.

One-way estimates from the same great-circle model as our calculator — block time times the class's hourly range.

New York → Palm Beach

937 nm · ~2h 38 block

One-way $11,800 – $12,600
Round trip (×1.85) $21,800 – $23,300

Chicago → Nashville

363 nm · ~1h 19 block

One-way $6,000 – $6,300
Round trip (×1.85) $11,100 – $11,700

Denver → Jackson Hole

360 nm · ~1h 19 block

One-way $5,900 – $6,300
Round trip (×1.85) $10,900 – $11,700
The Right Tool

When a midsize jet is the right call.

Choose a midsize jet for four to eight passengers on three-to-four-hour sectors — Chicago–Nashville, New York–Palm Beach, Denver–Jackson Hole. This is where first-time charter clients usually land: enough airplane for a family weekend without super-mid pricing. Step up when you are crossing the country with a full load or want a flat-floor cabin and a galley.

Pricing context across all classes lives on the charter rates guide; for the full quote anatomy — positioning, fees and FET — see how charter cost is built.

FAQ

Midsize Jet questions, answered.

How much does it cost to charter a midsize jet?

Midsize Jets charter for $4,500–$4,800 per flight hour in 2026, crew and fuel included. Trip totals depend on block time: figure roughly $11,800–$12,600 one-way on a short sector like New York–Palm Beach, before fees and the 7.5% federal excise tax.

How far can a midsize jet fly nonstop?

Between 2,040 and 2,100 nautical miles depending on the model — about 4h 38 to 4h 46 of flying at typical cruise. Winds, payload and reserve requirements trim real-world range on the day.

How many passengers fit in a midsize jet?

The midsize jet fleet seats 8–8 passengers. Comfort limit is usually one or two below the certified maximum on flights over two hours, especially with full baggage.

When should I choose a midsize jet over other classes?

Choose a midsize jet for four to eight passengers on three-to-four-hour sectors — Chicago–Nashville, New York–Palm Beach, Denver–Jackson Hole. This is where first-time charter clients usually land: enough airplane for a family weekend without super-mid pricing. Step up when you are crossing the country with a full load or want a flat-floor cabin and a galley.

Is the hourly rate the full midsize jet charter price?

No — quotes add landing and FBO fees, crew overnights on multi-day trips, catering upgrades, winter de-icing and 7.5% federal excise tax on domestic legs. Most operators also bill a two-hour daily minimum per flight day.

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