Helicopters by seats
Start with how many people are flying. Each page lists every helicopter on charter in the US with that many seats, what it costs per hour and what it costs to buy.
- Sizes
- 4 to 6 seats
- Pages
- 2
- Models
- 15
- Market
- US
Choose by passengers
One seat per passenger. Small helicopters such as the Robinson R44 take three passengers plus the pilot; the Bell 407 and Airbus H125 take five or six; twins such as the AW139 take up to about 15.
Seat counts are typical passenger seating for each model on the FAA Part 135 charter list (2 September 2026).
Charter is priced for the whole helicopter by the flight hour, so the best value is the smallest one that fits your group and bags in comfort.
Operators quote passenger seats, with the pilot extra. On hot days and at high elevations they may carry fewer people than the seats fitted.
Tell us the dates and passengers. A specialist replies with aircraft options and an all-in price, around the clock.
Every size on charter in the US
- Models
- 3
- Aircraft
- 355
- Charter per hour
- $1,500 to $4,500
- Models
- 12
- Aircraft
- 1,946
- Charter per hour
- $1,500 to $4,500
Per hour is our typical range for the most common type in each size, before federal excise tax, positioning and airport charges.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistHow many people fit in a helicopter?+
Small helicopters such as the Robinson R44 take three passengers plus the pilot; the Bell 407 and Airbus H125 take five or six; twins such as the AW139 take up to about 15.
Does the seat count include the pilot?+
Operators quote passenger seats, with the pilot extra. In everyday use a helicopter's seat count often includes the pilot.
How much does it cost to charter a helicopter?+
About $1,500 to $4,500 per flight hour in the US, depending on the type, before taxes and positioning.
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