6 seater private jet
Every jet on the US charter list that seats 6 passengers, what it costs per hour to charter, and what it costs to buy.
- Models
- 9
- Aircraft on charter
- 842
- Operators
- 180
- Per hour
- $5,500 to $9,868
What counts as a 6 seater private jet
The Embraer Phenom 300, Cessna Citation CJ3, Embraer Praetor 500 and Learjet 35 are the 6-seat jets you will most often be offered in the US. A light jet like these costs about $5,500 to $9,868 per flight hour to charter, and from about $880,000 to buy.
These are typical passenger seats for each model, not the certified maximum. Pilots and cabin crew sit separately.
9 models on the US Part 135 charter list seat 6 passengers; together they make up 842 aircraft.
Seats are not the only limit. Bags, fuel and runway length all count: a full 6-seat cabin on a long or hot-weather leg may need a fuel stop. If your group fills every seat, look at an 8 seater private jet.
Charter is priced for the whole aircraft by the flight hour: about $5,500 to $9,868 for a light jet in the US. Tell us the route and we confirm an aircraft and price from Part 135 operators.
Sources:Aircraft Cost Calculator: Cessna Citation CJ3+Aircraft Cost Calculator: Embraer Praetor 500Aircraft Cost Calculator: Learjet 35AAircraft Cost Calculator: Gulfstream G280Aircraft Cost Calculator: Cessna Citation Encore+
Every 6 seater 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
- Light jet
- Passenger seats
- 6 to 8
- On charter in the US
- 347
- Operators
- 35
- Charter per hour
- $5,500 to $9,868
- Type
- Light jet
- Passenger seats
- Up to 7
- On charter in the US
- 152
- Operators
- 72
- Charter per hour
- $5,500 to $9,868
- Type
- Midsize jet
- Passenger seats
- Up to 7
- On charter in the US
- 115
- Operators
- 5
- Charter per hour
- $9,793 to $10,824
- Type
- Light jet
- Passenger seats
- Up to 6
- On charter in the US
- 82
- Operators
- 24
- Charter per hour
- $5,500 to $9,868
- Type
- Light jet
- Passenger seats
- 6
- On charter in the US
- 46
- Operators
- 19
- Charter per hour
- $5,500 to $9,868
- Type
- Super-midsize jet
- Passenger seats
- Up to 8
- On charter in the US
- 34
- Operators
- 20
- Charter per hour
- $11,786 to $13,027
- Type
- Midsize jet
- Passenger seats
- 6 to 8
- On charter in the US
- 27
- Operators
- 14
- Charter per hour
- $9,793 to $10,824
- Type
- Light jet
- Passenger seats
- 6
- On charter in the US
- 26
- Operators
- 13
- Charter per hour
- $5,500 to $9,868
- Type
- Light jet
- Passenger seats
- Up to 7
- On charter in the US
- 13
- Operators
- 11
- Charter per hour
- $5,500 to $9,868
Charter per hour is our typical range for the aircraft type, before federal excise tax, positioning and airport charges.
Sources:Aircraft Cost Calculator: Cessna Citation CJ3+Aircraft Cost Calculator: Embraer Praetor 500Aircraft Cost Calculator: Learjet 35AAircraft Cost Calculator: Gulfstream G280Aircraft Cost Calculator: Cessna Citation Encore+
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Turboprops with 6 seats
On short hops a twin or single-engine turboprop seats 6 for less per hour than a jet, and can use shorter runways.
- Passenger seats
- 6 to 8
- On charter in the US
- 467
- Charter per hour
- $4,000 to $4,900
- Passenger seats
- 5 to 6
- On charter in the US
- 146
- Charter per hour
- $4,000 to $4,900
6 seater 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 $5,500 to $9,868 per hour for a light 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 300 | $11.45 million | Average pre-owned (Phenom 300E) |
| Learjet 35 | $880,000 | Average pre-owned (Learjet 35A) |
| Pilatus PC-24 | $11.01 million | Average pre-owned |
| Cessna Citation Encore | $4.64 million | Average pre-owned (Citation Encore+) |
Prices exclude sales tax, delivery and completion. Pre-owned values vary with age, hours and maintenance programmes.
Sources:Aircraft Cost Calculator: Embraer Phenom 300EAircraft Cost Calculator: Learjet 35AAircraft Cost Calculator: Pilatus PC-24Aircraft Cost Calculator: Cessna Citation Encore+
6 seater 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 6 seats?+
The Embraer Phenom 300, Cessna Citation CJ3, Embraer Praetor 500 and Learjet 35 are the most common. In all, 9 models on charter in the US carry 6 passengers.
How much does a 6 seater private jet cost to charter in the US?+
About $5,500 to $9,868 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 6 seater private jet?+
From about $880,000 to $11.45 million on published list prices and pre-owned averages.
How many 6 seater private jets are there in the US?+
842 aircraft across 9 models are on the US Part 135 charter list, flown by 180 operators.
Is a 6 seater private jet big enough for 6 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 an 8 seater 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.
- 1.Aircraft Cost Calculator: Cessna Citation CJ3+
- 2.Aircraft Cost Calculator: Embraer Praetor 500
- 3.Aircraft Cost Calculator: Learjet 35A
- 4.Aircraft Cost Calculator: Gulfstream G280
- 5.Aircraft Cost Calculator: Cessna Citation Encore+
- 6.Aircraft Cost Calculator: Embraer Phenom 300E
- 7.Aircraft Cost Calculator: Pilatus PC-24
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