Aircraft category
Super Midsize Jet: Charter Cost, Range, and Best Uses
At a glance
Seating, speed, range, and cost
Typical passengers
7 to 9
Cruise speed
~480 kt
Planning range
~3400 nm
Hourly cost range
$5,200 to $8,000
Use
What this aircraft is used for
Super midsize jets pair faster cruise with transcontinental range and a wide cabin, a common choice for non-stop coast to coast trips.
Comfortable for about seven to nine passengers with a wide, full height cabin.
Best uses
Best route types
- Non-stop transcontinental United States routes
- Longer domestic legs where speed matters
- Full group travel with baggage
Tradeoffs
Limitations to keep in mind
- Higher hourly cost than midsize jets
- Not designed for long transatlantic crossings
- Larger than needed for short regional hops
Alternatives
Similar aircraft and categories
Common questions
Can a super midsize jet fly coast to coast non-stop?
Yes. Super midsize jets are a common choice for non-stop transcontinental United States routes.
How is a super midsize different from a heavy jet?
Heavy jets have larger cabins and longer range, including many intercontinental routes. Super midsize jets are fast and roomy but built for long domestic legs.
How many passengers fit?
About seven to nine comfortably, with a wide cabin and good baggage space.
Routes this aircraft commonly flies
- New York to MiamiPlanning charter cost range, aircraft fit, and routing notes for New York to Miami.
- New York to Palm BeachPlanning charter cost range, aircraft fit, and routing notes for New York to Palm Beach.
- New York to AspenPlanning charter cost range, aircraft fit, and routing notes for New York to Aspen.
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Last reviewed June 2026. Estimates use planning assumptions that we revisit periodically.