Turboprops charter in the US
Efficient on short hops and able to use short or unpaved runways that jets cannot.
- Models on charter
- 26
- Aircraft
- 2,029
- Operators
- 451
- Per hour
- $4k to $4.9k
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What is a turboprop?
A turboprop is an aircraft whose jet turbine engine turns a propeller. A large propeller moves a lot of air slowly, which is most efficient below about 725 km/h, so turboprops burn less fuel than jets on short trips but fly slower.
For charter that means a lower hourly rate, 6 to 9 seats and access to short runways, and on some models unpaved strips. Common models are the Pilatus PC-12, Beechcraft King Air 350 and King Air 200, and the Cessna Grand Caravan. They suit trips under about two hours, island hops and remote airstrips.
- Seats
- 6 to 9
- Non-stop range
- 1,000 to 1,800 nm
- Per flight hour
- $4k to $4.9k
- On charter in the US
- 2,029 aircraft, 26 models
Sources:Wikipedia: Turboprop
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-stop$4k to $4.9kper flight hour
- Light jets4 to 8 seats1,100 to 2,100 nm non-stop$5.5k to $9.8kper flight hour
- Midsize jets7 to 9 seats2,000 to 2,600 nm non-stop$9.8k to $10.8kper flight hour
- Super-midsize jets8 to 10 seats3,000 to 4,000 nm non-stop$11.8k to $13kper flight hour
- Heavy jets10 to 19 seats4,000 to 7,700 nm non-stop$15.1k to $18.5kper flight hour
Every turboprop on charter in the US
26 models, most chartered first. The bar under each shows its range against the longest-legged turboprop here; figures are the manufacturers' published specifications.
496 on charterCessna Caravan / Grand Caravan
463 on charterPilatus PC-12
227 on charterBeechcraft King Air 200 / 250
146 on charterBeechcraft King Air C90 / E90 / F90
Full specifications on the model page
112 on charterBeechcraft 1900
Full specifications on the model page
95 on charterBeechcraft King Air 350 / 300
84 on charterBeechcraft 99
Full specifications on the model page
56 on charterDHC-3 Otter / Turbo Otter
Full specifications on the model page
55 on charterFairchild Metro
Full specifications on the model page
53 on charterTwin Commander 690 / 695
Full specifications on the model page
49 on charterCessna SkyCourier
Full specifications on the model page
34 on charterCessna Conquest I / II
Full specifications on the model page
24 on charterDaher Kodiak
Full specifications on the model page
23 on charterCASA C-212 Aviocar
Full specifications on the model page
20 on charterSwearingen Merlin
Full specifications on the model page
18 on charterDHC-6 Twin Otter
Full specifications on the model page
13 on charterEpic E1000
Full specifications on the model page
12 on charterDaher TBM 700 / 850 / 900
Full specifications on the model page
8 on charterPiper Cheyenne
Full specifications on the model page
8 on charterBeechcraft King Air 100
Full specifications on the model page
8 on charterMitsubishi MU-2
Full specifications on the model page
6 on charterPiaggio P.180 Avanti
Full specifications on the model page
6 on charterEmbraer EMB 110 Bandeirante
Full specifications on the model page
5 on charterDornier 228
Full specifications on the model page
5 on charterShorts Skyvan
Full specifications on the model page
3 on charterPiper Meridian / M600 / M700
Full specifications on the model page
What it is like inside a turboprop
How big is the cabin?
4 ft 6 in (1.37 m) tall and 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) wide: most adults stoop slightly in the aisle. The cabin runs 16 ft 9 in (5.10 m).
Drawn to scale from the height and width; the figure is 1.80 m tall.
Drawn for the Cessna Grand Caravan EX, the most chartered turboprop in the US whose cabin size we hold. Other models are listed with their cabin height above.
- Stand-up cabinNot usuallyHeights in the table above
- Pressurised cabinDepends on the aircraftThe PC-12 and King Air are; the Caravan is not, so it flies lower
- Enclosed lavatoryDepends on the aircraftOn some models only
- GalleyNot usuallySnacks and drinks
- Wi-FiDepends on the aircraftConfirmed for your tail
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 turboprop takes you non-stop from the US
Popular routes within the range of most turboprop models on charter here. Flight time is at long-range cruise; the price is flight time at $4k to $4.9k an hour.
- Chicago to Las Vegas1,316 nm4h 50m$19k to $24k
- New York to Miami949 nm3h 34m$14k to $18k
- Miami to New York949 nm3h 34m$14k to $18k
- New York to Palm Beach902 nm3h 25m$14k to $17k
- New York to Orlando821 nm3h 08m$13k to $15k
- Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas812 nm3h 06m$12k to $15k
- New York to Atlanta643 nm2h 31m$10k to $12k
- Los Angeles to Aspen634 nm2h 29m$10k to $12k
One way, flight time only: the quote adds positioning, airport charges and federal excise tax. Headwinds or a full cabin can add a fuel stop on the longest routes.
Is a turboprop right for your trip?
Under about 2 hours: often the cheapest way to fly private.
Short or unpaved runways and islands: a turboprop goes where jets cannot.
Over about 2 hours, or weather you want to climb above: a light jet is faster and smoother.
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
- Federal excise tax
The sizes either side
Turboprops operators in the US
Compare turboprops 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 turboprop in the US?+
About $4k to $4.9k per flight hour, before federal excise tax, positioning and airport charges.
How many turboprops are available to charter in the US?+
2,029 aircraft across 26 models with 451 operators.
How many people fit in a turboprop?+
Typically 6 to 9.
How far can a turboprop fly?+
1,000 to 1,800 nm non-stop, depending on passengers and winds.
Is a turboprop a jet?+
Its engine is a jet turbine, but the turbine turns a propeller instead of pushing the aircraft with its exhaust. In charter, turboprops are priced as their own class, below light jets.
Turboprop or jet: which is cheaper?+
Per hour, a turboprop is usually cheaper. On trips over about two hours a light jet's speed narrows the gap, because you pay for fewer hours.
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