12 passenger private jet
Every jet on the US charter list that seats 12 passengers, what it costs per hour to charter, and what it costs to buy.
- Models
- 6
- Aircraft on charter
- 614
- Operators
- 131
- Per hour
- $15,077 to $18,500
What counts as a 12 passenger private jet
The Bombardier Challenger 604, Gulfstream GIV, Bombardier Global 6000 and Gulfstream G450 are the 12-seat jets you will most often be offered in the US. A heavy jet like these costs about $15,077 to $18,500 per flight hour to charter, and from about $11.45 million to buy.
These are typical passenger seats for each model, not the certified maximum. Pilots and cabin crew sit separately.
6 models on the US Part 135 charter list seat 12 passengers; together they make up 614 aircraft.
Seats are not the only limit. Bags, fuel and runway length all count: a full 12-seat cabin on a long or hot-weather leg may need a fuel stop. If your group fills every seat, look at a 16 passenger private jet.
Charter is priced for the whole aircraft by the flight hour: about $15,077 to $18,500 for a heavy jet in the US. Tell us the route and we confirm an aircraft and price from Part 135 operators.
Sources:Aircraft Cost Calculator: Gulfstream GIV-SPAircraft Cost Calculator: Gulfstream G450
Every 12 passenger private jet on charter in the US
Seats are typical passenger seating for each model; "up to" figures are the published maximum. Counts are aircraft on the FAA Part 135 charter list (2 September 2026).
- Type
- Heavy jet
- Passenger seats
- 10 to 12
- On charter in the US
- 205
- Operators
- 68
- Charter per hour
- $15,077 to $18,500
- Type
- Heavy jet
- Passenger seats
- Up to 13
- On charter in the US
- 134
- Operators
- 55
- Charter per hour
- $15,077 to $18,500
- Type
- Heavy jet
- Passenger seats
- 12 to 14
- On charter in the US
- 106
- Operators
- 31
- Charter per hour
- $15,077 to $18,500
- Type
- Heavy jet
- Passenger seats
- Up to 14
- On charter in the US
- 105
- Operators
- 28
- Charter per hour
- $15,077 to $18,500
- Type
- Heavy jet
- Passenger seats
- 12 to 16
- On charter in the US
- 33
- Operators
- 10
- Charter per hour
- $15,077 to $18,500
- Type
- Super-midsize jet
- Passenger seats
- 8 to 12
- On charter in the US
- 31
- Operators
- 11
- Charter per hour
- $11,786 to $13,027
Charter per hour is our typical range for the aircraft type, before federal excise tax, positioning and airport charges.
Sources:Aircraft Cost Calculator: Gulfstream GIV-SPAircraft Cost Calculator: Gulfstream G450
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12 passenger private jet price
What it costs to buy the models above. Robinson figures are the maker's list prices; the others are dealer listings and published pre-owned averages.
To charter, you pay by the flight hour, not for the seats: about $15,077 to $18,500 per hour for a heavy jet like these in the US, before federal excise tax, positioning and airport charges. An empty seat costs the same as a full one, so price the trip for the whole aircraft.
See our private jet price guide for charter costs by route and aircraft size.
| Model | Price (USD) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Challenger 604 | $11.45 million | Average pre-owned (Challenger 605) |
| Bombardier Global 6000 | $18 million to $37.99 million | Pre-owned range, October 2026 |
| Dassault Falcon 7X | $14.5 million to $23.5 million | Pre-owned range, October 2026 |
Prices exclude sales tax, delivery and completion. Pre-owned values vary with age, hours and maintenance programmes.
Sources:Aircraft Cost Calculator: Bombardier Challenger 605Guardian Jet Global 6000 brochureGlobalAir Falcon 7X for sale
Private jets by seats
12 passenger private jets on charter in the US
Photos, operators and fleet counts for each model.
Bombardier Challenger 604 / 605 / 650
205 on charter in the US
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich private jets have 12 seats?+
The Bombardier Challenger 604, Gulfstream GIV, Bombardier Global 6000 and Gulfstream G450 are the most common. In all, 6 models on charter in the US carry 12 passengers.
How much does a 12 passenger private jet cost to charter in the US?+
About $15,077 to $18,500 per flight hour, before federal excise tax, positioning and airport charges. Tell us the route and date for an all-in price.
What is the price of a 12 passenger private jet?+
From about $11.45 million to $18 million on published list prices and pre-owned averages.
How many 12 passenger private jets are there in the US?+
614 aircraft across 6 models are on the US Part 135 charter list, flown by 131 operators.
Is a 12 passenger private jet big enough for 12 people and their bags?+
For most trips, yes. A full cabin limits luggage and, on long or hot-weather legs, range. If every seat is taken or you carry golf bags or large cases, look at a 16 passenger private jet.
Fares, dates and rules on this page were checked on 14 October 2026. Official fares and schedules change every season; the operator or authority named in each source has the final word.
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