Aircraft guide
Bombardier Challenger 350 Charter Cost and Specs
Part of the Super Midsize Jet category. Browse all aircraft models.
At a glance
Seating, speed, range, and cost
Typical passengers
About eight to nine passengers.
Cruise speed
~480 kt
Planning range
~3400 nm
Hourly cost range
$5,200 to $8,000
Charter planning
How this type shows up on quotes
- The Challenger 350 is the transcon workhorse—TEB–VNY and TEB–LAX quotes often anchor here before heavy jet unless the group needs more cabin or baggage.
- Super-midsize hourly band on this site sits meaningfully above midsize; worth it when occupied time exceeds three hours or when stand-up width matters for eight passengers.
- Not an intercontinental aircraft for most city pairs; New York–London and similar legs move to heavy or ultra-long-range categories.
Methodology
Methodology and sources
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Sources and reference points
Estimates here are cross-checked against public and industry reference material for structure and terminology, not scraped from live charter pricing feeds.
- 14 CFR Part 135 (eCFR)
Federal operating rules for on-demand charter and commuter operations in the United States.
- FAA
U.S. aviation safety, certification, and operator oversight relevant to private and charter flying.
- NBAA (National Business Aviation Association)
Industry context on business aviation operations, access models, and planning.
- IRS Form 720 (excise tax filings)
How federal excise taxes on transportation are reported; many domestic charters include FET on the invoice.
- NBAA aircraft operating information
High-level industry framing for how aircraft categories are used in business aviation.
- FAA airport operations
How airports are run; landing, ramp, and FBO handling fees are set locally, not by this site.
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Last reviewed May 2026. Pricing assumptions are broad planning ranges and should be confirmed with a licensed operator or broker.
Use
What this aircraft is used for
The Challenger 350 is a leading super midsize jet, popular for non-stop transcontinental trips with a wide, comfortable cabin.
Comfortable for about eight to nine passengers with a wide cabin and stand-up height.
Best uses
Best route types
- Non-stop transcontinental United States routes
- Longer domestic legs where speed and comfort matter
- Full group travel with baggage
Tradeoffs
Limitations to keep in mind
- Higher hourly cost than midsize jets
- Not designed for long transatlantic crossings
- Larger than needed for short hops
Transcontinental range with a wide cabin.
Alternatives
Similar aircraft and categories
Common questions
Why is the Challenger 350 so popular?
It pairs a wide, comfortable cabin with transcontinental range and reliable performance, which makes it a favorite for coast to coast trips.
How many passengers fit in a Challenger 350?
About eight to nine comfortably in a wide cabin.
Can it fly New York to Los Angeles non-stop?
Yes. It is a common choice for non-stop transcontinental United States routes.
Routes this aircraft commonly flies
- New York to MiamiPlanning charter cost range, aircraft fit, and routing notes for New York to Miami.
- New York to Palm BeachPlan a private jet from New York to Palm Beach: about 2.5 hours, light and midsize ranges, TEB/HPN to PBI, winter-season demand, and snowbird pricing notes.
- New York to AspenPlanning charter cost range, aircraft fit, and routing notes for New York to Aspen.
Estimate a trip on this aircraft
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Last reviewed May 2026. Estimates use planning assumptions that we revisit periodically.