30 passenger private jet
Every jet on the US charter list that seats 30 or more passengers, what it costs per hour to charter, and what it costs to buy.
- Models
- 2
- Aircraft on charter
- 135
- Operators
- 11
- Per hour
- $5,500 to $7,000
What counts as a 30 passenger private jet
The Embraer ERJ 135/145 and Bombardier CRJ100/CRJ200 are the 30-seat jets you will most often be offered in the US. An airliner like these costs about $5,500 to $7,000 per flight hour to charter.
These are typical passenger seats for each model, not the certified maximum. Pilots and cabin crew sit separately.
2 models on the US Part 135 charter list seat 30 or more; together they make up 135 aircraft.
Seats are not the only limit. Bags, fuel and runway length all count: a full 30-seat cabin on a long or hot-weather leg may need a fuel stop. If your group fills every seat, look at the next size up.
Charter is priced for the whole aircraft by the flight hour: about $5,500 to $7,000 for an airliner in the US. Tell us the route and we confirm an aircraft and price from Part 135 operators.
Sources:GlobalCharter: Embraer ERJ-145Air Charter Service: Bombardier CRJ200
Every 30 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
- Airliner
- Passenger seats
- 37 to 50
- On charter in the US
- 85
- Operators
- 6
- Charter per hour
- $5,500 to $7,000
- Type
- Airliner
- Passenger seats
- 46 to 50
- On charter in the US
- 50
- Operators
- 6
- Charter per hour
- $5,500 to $7,000
Charter per hour is our typical range for the aircraft type, before federal excise tax, positioning and airport charges.
Sources:GlobalCharter: Embraer ERJ-145Air Charter Service: Bombardier CRJ200GlobalCharter: Embraer ERJ-145
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30 passenger private jet price
To charter, you pay by the flight hour, not for the seats: about $5,500 to $7,000 per hour for an airliner 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.
Sources:GlobalCharter: Embraer ERJ-145
30 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 30 seats?+
The Embraer ERJ 135/145 and Bombardier CRJ100/CRJ200 are the most common. In all, 2 models on charter in the US carry 30 passengers.
How much does a 30 passenger private jet cost to charter in the US?+
About $5,500 to $7,000 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 30 passenger private jet?+
Makers do not publish prices for these aircraft; ask us for current market values.
How many 30 passenger private jets are there in the US?+
135 aircraft across 2 models are on the US Part 135 charter list, flown by 11 operators.
Is a 30 passenger private jet big enough for 30 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 larger jet.
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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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