Light jets charter in Canada
The most economical jets for city pairs up to about three hours.
- Models on charter
- 14
- Aircraft
- 70
- Operators
- 21
- Per hour
- C$6.6k to C$10.3k
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What is a light jet?
A light jet seats 4 to 8 and flies about 1,100 to 2,100 nm, which covers most trips of up to three hours. The class includes very light jets under 10,000 lb, such as the Embraer Phenom 100 and HondaJet, and larger light jets such as the Cessna Citation CJ series, Embraer Phenom 300 and Pilatus PC-24.
Light jets are the cheapest jets to charter and reach smaller airports that bigger jets cannot use. The cabin is too low to stand in and the lavatory is small, so they suit short trips.
- Seats
- 4 to 8
- Non-stop range
- 1,100 to 2,100 nm
- Per flight hour
- C$6.6k to C$10.3k
- On charter in Canada
- 70 aircraft, 14 models
Where it sits among the sizes
Each bar is the non-stop range of the class, from its shortest-legged model to its longest. Seats and the hourly price move up with it.
- Turboprops6 to 9 seats1,000 to 1,800 nm non-stopC$4.7k to C$7.1kper flight hour
- Light jets4 to 8 seats1,100 to 2,100 nm non-stopC$6.6k to C$10.3kper flight hour
- Midsize jets7 to 9 seats2,000 to 2,600 nm non-stopC$9.4k to C$13.1kper flight hour
- Super-midsize jets8 to 10 seats3,000 to 4,000 nm non-stopC$12.2k to C$16.9kper flight hour
- Heavy jets10 to 19 seats4,000 to 7,700 nm non-stopC$16.9k to C$26.3kper flight hour
Every light jet on charter in Canada
14 models, most chartered first. The bar under each shows its range against the longest-legged light jet here; figures are the manufacturers' published specifications.
24 on charterCessna Citation CJ3 / CJ3+
9 on charterCessna Citation V / Ultra
Full specifications on the model page
8 on charterDassault Falcon 10
Full specifications on the model page
7 on charterEmbraer Phenom 300
6 on charterCessna Citation CJ2 / CJ2+
Full specifications on the model page
4 on charterCessna Citation CJ1 / M2
Full specifications on the model page
3 on charterPilatus PC-24
3 on charterCessna Citation II
Full specifications on the model page
1 on charterEmbraer Phenom 100
1 on charterCessna Citation CJ4
1 on charterLearjet 31
Full specifications on the model page
1 on charterHondaJet
1 on charterLearjet 36
Full specifications on the model page
1 on charterCessna Citation Encore / Encore+
Full specifications on the model page
What it is like inside a light jet
How big is the cabin?
4 ft 9 in (1.45 m) tall and 4 ft 10 in (1.47 m) wide: most adults stoop slightly in the aisle. The cabin runs 15 ft 8 in (4.78 m), 286 cu ft in all.
Drawn to scale from the height and width; the figure is 1.80 m tall.
Drawn for the Cessna Citation CJ3+, the most chartered light jet in Canada whose cabin size we hold. Other models are listed with their cabin height above.
- Stand-up cabinNot usuallyYou stoop; heights in the table above
- Enclosed lavatoryDepends on the aircraftSmall, and not fully enclosed on some models
- GalleyNot usuallySnacks and drinks from a refreshment centre
- BedsNot usuallySeats recline
- Wi-FiDepends on the aircraftConfirmed for your tail
- Baggage reachable in flightDepends on the aircraftOn some models
Every cabin is fitted out by its owner, so we confirm seats, beds and Wi-Fi for the actual aircraft on your quote.
Where a light jet takes you non-stop from Canada
Popular routes within the range of most light jet models on charter here. Flight time is at long-range cruise; the price is flight time at C$6.6k to C$10.3k an hour.
- Toronto to Las Vegas1,687 nm4h 18mC$28k to C$44k
- Toronto to The Bahamas1,124 nm2h 58mC$19k to C$31k
- Toronto to Miami1,067 nm2h 50mC$19k to C$29k
- Vancouver to Los Angeles923 nm2h 29mC$16k to C$26k
- Vancouver to Las Vegas869 nm2h 22mC$15k to C$24k
- Toronto to Halifax695 nm1h 57mC$13k to C$20k
- Calgary to Vancouver371 nm1h 11mC$8k to C$12k
- Toronto to New York300 nm1h 01mC$7k to C$10k
One way, flight time only: the quote adds positioning, airport charges and GST or HST where it applies, and airport fees. Headwinds or a full cabin can add a fuel stop on the longest routes.
Is a light jet right for your trip?
Up to about 3 hours with 2 to 6 people: the best value jet.
More than 6 people, or golf bags and skis: a midsize jet.
Very short hops or small airstrips: a turboprop can cost less again.
If a fully enclosed lavatory matters, say so: we confirm it for the aircraft.
per flight hour for the whole aircraft
- Flight time, at the hourly rate above
- Positioning, when the aircraft is based elsewhere
- Crew overnights, on trips of more than a day
- Airport, parking and handling charges
- GST or HST where it applies, and airport fees
Light jets operators in Canada
Compare light jets side by side
Range, speed, cabin, seats and price from checked sources.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistHow much does it cost to charter a light jet in Canada?+
About C$6.6k to C$10.3k per flight hour, before GST or HST where it applies, and airport fees, positioning and airport charges.
How many light jets are available to charter in Canada?+
70 aircraft across 14 models with 21 operators.
How many people fit in a light jet?+
Typically 4 to 8.
How far can a light jet fly?+
1,100 to 2,100 nm non-stop, depending on passengers and winds.
What is considered a light jet?+
A business jet with 4 to 8 seats and about 1,100 to 2,100 nm of range, for trips of up to about three hours. Very light jets under 10,000 lb, such as the Phenom 100 and HondaJet, are the smallest of the class.
Do light jets have a bathroom?+
Most have a small lavatory at the front or back of the cabin; on some it is not fully enclosed. If it matters, we confirm it for the aircraft on your quote.
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Manufacturers with aircraft on charter in Canada, most first.
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