20 passenger private jet
Every jet on the US charter list that seats 19 or more passengers, what it costs per hour to charter, and what it costs to buy.
- Models
- 5
- Aircraft on charter
- 359
- Operators
- 70
- Per hour
- $15,077 to $18,500
What counts as a 20 passenger private jet
The Gulfstream G550, Gulfstream G650, Embraer ERJ 135/145 and Bombardier Global 7500 are the 20-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 $15 million to buy.
These are typical passenger seats for each model, not the certified maximum. Pilots and cabin crew sit separately.
5 models on the US Part 135 charter list seat 19 or more; together they make up 359 aircraft.
Seats are not the only limit. Bags, fuel and runway length all count: a full 20-seat cabin on a long or hot-weather leg may need a fuel stop. If your group fills every seat, look at a 30 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:GlobalCharter: Embraer ERJ-145Aircraft Cost Calculator: Gulfstream G500
Every 20 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). Business jets are certified for at most 19 passengers, so larger groups fly regional jets such as the Embraer ERJ 145 or CRJ200.
- Type
- Heavy jet
- Passenger seats
- 14 to 19
- On charter in the US
- 105
- Operators
- 43
- Charter per hour
- $15,077 to $18,500
- Type
- Heavy jet
- Passenger seats
- 13 to 19
- On charter in the US
- 93
- Operators
- 27
- Charter per hour
- $15,077 to $18,500
- Type
- Airliner
- Passenger seats
- 37 to 50
- On charter in the US
- 85
- Operators
- 6
- Charter per hour
- $5,500 to $7,000
- Type
- Heavy jet
- Passenger seats
- 14 to 19
- On charter in the US
- 47
- Operators
- 12
- Charter per hour
- $15,077 to $18,500
- Type
- Heavy jet
- Passenger seats
- Up to 19
- On charter in the US
- 29
- Operators
- 14
- Charter per hour
- $15,077 to $18,500
Charter per hour is our typical range for the aircraft type, before federal excise tax, positioning and airport charges.
Sources:GlobalCharter: Embraer ERJ-145Aircraft Cost Calculator: Gulfstream G500
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20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream G550 | $15 million to $35 million | Pre-owned range, Q1 2026 |
| Gulfstream G650 | $43 million to $53 million | Pre-owned range, September 2026 |
| Bombardier Global 7500 | $50 million to $62 million | Pre-owned range, October 2026 |
Prices exclude sales tax, delivery and completion. Pre-owned values vary with age, hours and maintenance programmes.
Sources:GlobalAir: G650 vs G550 (Sep 2026)GlobalAir: G650 vs G550 (Sep 2026)AircraftCostCalculator Global 7500
Private jets by seats
20 passenger private jets on charter in the US
Photos, operators and fleet counts for each model.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich private jets have 20 seats?+
The Gulfstream G550, Gulfstream G650, Embraer ERJ 135/145 and Bombardier Global 7500 are the most common. In all, 5 models on charter in the US carry 20 passengers.
How much does a 20 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 20 passenger private jet?+
From about $15 million to $50 million on published list prices and pre-owned averages.
How many 20 passenger private jets are there in the US?+
359 aircraft across 5 models are on the US Part 135 charter list, flown by 70 operators.
Is a 20 passenger private jet big enough for 20 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 30 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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