Popular Super Midsize Jets for Charter In 2026
Posted on June 7th, 2023
Are you planning intercity or interstate business travel and considering a super-midsize jet charter? JetOptions offers access to a curated selection of the most in-demand super-midsize business jets available for charter in 2026, combining range, speed, and cabin comfort in a highly efficient category.
Super-midsize jets are designed for travelers who need more space and performance than light or midsize jets—without stepping into heavy-jet operating costs. These FAA-certified aircraft feature refined interiors, advanced connectivity, and the flexibility required to support demanding business schedules.
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Super-Midsize Jet Charter for Business Travel
Super-midsize jets offer a balance of comfort and capability, with generous baggage capacity, stand-up cabins, and the option to include a flight attendant on many aircraft. They are well-suited for domestic, cross-country, and select transatlantic routes.
Typical Cruise Speed: ~500 knots
Average Range: ~2,500 nautical miles
Charter Pricing: Hourly rates generally begin around $5,500, with final pricing influenced by aircraft type, routing, and availability
Super-midsize jets are well suited for domestic, coast-to-coast, and select transatlantic missions, offering an average cruising range of approximately 2,500 nautical miles and cruise speeds near 500 knots. This combination of performance and cabin comfort makes them a popular choice for business travelers who value efficiency without incurring the high operating costs of heavy jets. Some of the best jets in this category include:
- Legacy 500
- Gulfstream G280
- Falcon 50
- Challenger 350
- Citation Longitude
- Citation Latitude
- Praetor 500
Legacy 500
The Legacy 500 is a super-midsize jet by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer. It was the first to feature a flat-floor stand-up cabin and took its first flight in 2012. Two years later, the Legacy 500 received its certification and has manufactured more than 500 aircraft since its inception.
The Legacy 500 is considered one of the best in the category, with features such as a wide seat layout, a comfortable seating recline, ergonomic chairs, and a spacious cabin. The cockpit is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities & navigation systems. The airflow within the cabin is ergonomic, ensuring smooth travel.
- Top cruise speed: 536 knots
- Range: 3,095 nautical miles
- Passengers: 8-10
- Baggage capacity: 155 cubic feet, around 21 bags
- Cruise height: 45,000 feet
- Facilities: Enclosed Lavatory Style
Gulfstream G280
The Gulfstream G280 is an excellent choice for business and holiday travelers, offering impressive performance, superior travel comfort, and advanced equipment on board. After receiving certification, the first batch of airplanes started service in 2011. Thanks to the twin Honeywell HTF7250G engines that power it, these jets have the following:
- Reduced emissions
- Lower noise levels
- 7,624 pounds of thrust from each engine
- Lower maintenance
- Cruise to 43,000 feet in 20 minutes
The Gulfstream G280 is the smallest member of the Gulfstream family. Manufactured in the US, the G280 charter can fly nonstop throughout the United States under any weather conditions. The best-in-class flight controls ensure a pilot-friendly cockpit. Among the notable features are auto brakes, which have a quick reaction time and allow smooth deceleration.
- Top cruise speed: 540 knots
- Range: 3,600 nautical miles
- Passengers: 8-10
- Baggage capacity: 120 cubic feet
- Cruise height: 43,000 feet
- Facilities: Enclosed Lavatory Style
Here’s a detailed video tour of a Gulfstream G280 aircraft’s interior and exterior.
Falcon 50
The Falcon 50 is an elite mid-size jet, the first to provide high performance with luxury and economical rates. Dassault manufactures it and is a favored choice in the category of corporate jet charters. It has a lavish interior, robust trijet design, extensive range, and more. It is ideal for intercontinental travel and provides comfort and savings over larger heavy jet rates.
The Falcon 50 received original certification in 1979 after taking its first flight in 1976. Here are the key specifications of Falcon 50 you must know.
- Top cruise speed: 466 knots
- Range: 3,250 nautical miles
- Passengers: 9
- Baggage capacity: 115 cubic feet
- Cruise height: 47,000 feet
- Facilities: Full Lavatory Style
Here’s a detailed video tour of a Falcon 50 aircraft’s interior and exterior.
Challenger 350
The Bombardier Challenger 350 is a super-midsize jet ideal for business travel or pleasure. It is an upgrade of the Challenger 300 and comes with enhanced cabin space, a design with flat floors, enough ceiling height to stand up comfortably, larger windows that allow more natural light in, and more! The Challenger 350 is ideal for long-distance travel and has an impressive flying range of 3200 nautical miles, which means you can fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Hawaii or New York to Seattle.
Flying in the Challenger 350 is comfortable, thanks to its interior and many onboard features. The windows are sufficiently larger, letting in light to reduce travel fatigue. The jet has an excellent HD cabin management system that allows control and access to all electronic devices via a single touch screen. It also has features such as Airshow System, cabin speakers, CD Stereo, DVD Player, refreshment center, telephone, video monitors, warming oven, and Wi-Fi.
- Top cruise speed: 488 knots
- Range: 3,200 nautical miles
- Passengers: 8-10
- Baggage capacity: 106 cubic feet
- Cruise height: 45,000 feet
- Facilities: Enclosed Lavatory
Citation Longitude
The Citation Longitude is a super-midsize by the aircraft manufacturer Cessna. It has enough range and performance for coast-to-coast travel nonstop; it is comparable to the Challenger 350, Gulfstream G280, and Embraer Praetor. These include a much more spacious cabin, extra windows, fully berthable seats, a sizeable walk-in baggage compartment, etc.
Further, the Citation Longitude also has a refreshment center, comfortable seats, and one of the lowest noise levels compared to its contemporaries. It also has one air-cycle machine with an inline heat exchanger to condition cabin air and a second exchanger as a backup so that cabin air remains fresh.
- Top cruise speed: 476 knots
- Range: 3,500 nautical miles
- Passengers: 8-9
- Baggage capacity: 100 cubic feet
- Cruise height: 45,000 feet
- Facilities: Enclosed Lavatory Style
Citation Latitude
A super-midsize jet by the aircraft manufacturer Cessna, the Citation Latitude is one of the most sought-after and fastest private jets in the category. Launched in 2011, it brings luxury, comfort, and efficiency in a single place and has an impressive cruising range. You can fly non-stop from New York to Los Angeles, Miami to Las Vegas, or Paris le Bourget to Cairo.
- Top cruise speed: 506 knots
- Range: 2850 nautical miles
- Passengers: 9
- Baggage capacity: 100 cubic feet
- Cruise height: 45,000 feet
- Facilities: Enclosed Lavatory Style
After its launch in 2011, the Citation Latitude received flight certification in 2015, and since then, it has been popular among business travelers and vacationers. It features a spacious, stand-up cabin, comfortable reclinable seats, and a well-designed lavatory. Citation Latitude has a state-of-the-art cockpit with features like integrated autopilot and multi-display touchscreen vehicle management system, multi-function display (MFD), and Garmin G5000 system. Further, the jet is also adept at handling steep approach landings, as steep as 6.65°, and has been certified by FAA and the EASA.
Praetor 500
The Praetor 500 is a super-midsize business jet by the aircraft manufacturer Embraer. The service commenced in 2019, following the acquisition of FAA certification in the same year. The Embraer Praetor 500 is distinct from the Legacy 450 aircraft, despite being based on it.
Praetor 500 jet has been recognized as one of the best super mid-size aircraft, capable of flying across continents comfortably. It features a luxurious interior and many onboard facilities, such as noise-abatement technology, a quiet-flush lavatory, and a sophisticated Enhanced Vision System for situational awareness. The landing range capabilities of Praetor 500 are also noteworthy- it can take off from runways as short as three thousand feet, making it ideal for smaller airports.
- Top cruise speed: 466 knots
- Range: 3,340 nautical miles
- Passengers: 7-9
- Baggage capacity: 155 cubic feet
- Cruise height: 45,000 feet
- Facilities: Enclosed Lavatory Style
With the Praetor, we wrap up this list of top Super Midsize Jets for charter in 2026. Our fleet offers a variety of jets to explore, including top midsize jets that provide excellent performance and amenities on board. These charters are affordable and offer a great alternative to super midsize jets.
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