30 passenger private jet
Every aircraft 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
- 3
- Aircraft on charter
- 141
- Operators
- 12
- Per hour
- $5,500 to $7,000
What counts as a 30 passenger private jet
The Embraer ERJ 135/145, Bombardier CRJ100/CRJ200 and ATR 42 are the aircraft you will most often be offered in the US for 30 or more passengers. Airliners like these cost 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.
3 models on the US Part 135 charter list seat 30 or more passengers; together they make up 141 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.
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). Purpose-built 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
- 86
- Operators
- 6
- Charter per hour
- $5,500 to $7,000
- Type
- Airliner
- Passenger seats
- 46 to 50
- On charter in the US
- 49
- Operators
- 6
- Charter per hour
- $5,500 to $7,000
- Type
- Airliner
- Passenger seats
- 48
- On charter in the US
- 6
- Operators
- 2
- 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 airliners 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, Bombardier CRJ100/CRJ200 and ATR 42 are the most common. In all, 3 models on charter in the US carry 30 or more 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?+
141 aircraft across 3 models are on the US Part 135 charter list, flown by 12 operators.
Is a 30 passenger private jet big enough for a full group 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, list them when you ask for a quote.
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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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