Aircraft category
Midsize Jet: Charter Cost, Range, and Best Uses
At a glance
Seating, speed, range, and cost
Typical passengers
6 to 8
Cruise speed
~440 kt
Planning range
~2800 nm
Hourly cost range
$3,900 to $6,200
Use
What this aircraft is used for
Midsize jets add stand-up cabins and longer range, suited to coast to region trips and small groups who want more comfort on longer legs.
Comfortable for about six to eight passengers with stand-up cabin height in most models.
Best uses
Best route types
- Trips up to roughly three to four hours
- Coast to region routes with one stop or non-stop in light winds
- Small group travel with more baggage
Tradeoffs
Limitations to keep in mind
- Not always able to fly the longest transcontinental legs non-stop
- Higher hourly cost than light jets
- Smaller than super midsize cabins for the longest trips
Alternatives
Similar aircraft and categories
Common questions
What makes a midsize jet different from a light jet?
More cabin space, often full stand-up height, and longer range, which improves comfort on flights beyond a couple of hours.
How many passengers fit in a midsize jet?
About six to eight comfortably, with more baggage capacity than a light jet.
Is a midsize jet good for transcontinental trips?
Some can fly coast to coast in light winds, but a super midsize or heavy jet is more reliable for non-stop transcontinental legs.
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 BeachPlanning charter cost range, aircraft fit, and routing notes for New York to Palm Beach.
- New York to AspenPlanning charter cost range, aircraft fit, and routing notes for New York to Aspen.
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Last reviewed June 2026. Estimates use planning assumptions that we revisit periodically.