Learjet 40XR
The short answer
The Learjet 40XR was observed at $1,995–$4,031 per hour, median $3,721, across 10 real empty-leg offers over 84 days. A whole-aircraft leg ran $3,225–$3,225, median $3,225. Updated 2026-10-18.
These are empty-leg rates — an aircraft repositioning anyway, sold below its on-demand price. Treat them as the floor for what this type costs per hour, not as a charter quote.
Empty-leg rate vs charter rate
The distinction most rate cards blur.
Empty leg — observed
$1,995–$4,031/h
From 10 offers we actually saw listed. The date, route and aircraft are fixed by the operator's repositioning need.
On-demand charter
Quoted per trip
Higher — on corridors we can price both ways, empty legs came in roughly a quarter to a third below the lowest charter quote. We publish no charter hourly rate for this type because we have not observed one.
See the measured gap on empty leg vs charter, or get a live charter quote from any route page.
Observed figures
| Class | Midsize Jet |
|---|---|
| Typical seats | 7 |
| Hourly rate (low – high) | $1,995 – $4,031 |
| Hourly rate (median) | $3,721 |
| Whole-aircraft price | $3,225 – $3,225median $3,225 |
| Typical sector | 52 minutes |
| Sample | 10 offersover 84 days |
| Method | Offer price ÷ scheduled flight duration, USD only |
How it compares
Other midsize jets in the same dataset, cheapest first.
| Aircraft | Median hourly | Seats | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learjet 40XRthis aircraft | $3,721 | 7 | 10 |
| Learjet 60 | $4,119 | 8 | 12 |
| Cessna Citation XLS | $5,093 | 9 | 61 |
| Beechjet 400A | $5,985 | 8 | 5 |
| Hawker 900XP | $7,330 | 9 | 7 |
| Hawker 850XP | $7,539 | 9 | 5 |
| Gulfstream G-V | $9,115 | 14 | 9 |
Observed flying
Corridors this aircraft actually appeared on.
Available now on this aircraft
Each offer expires on its departure date.
| Route | Departs | Price |
|---|---|---|
| San Fernando Airport → Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport | 26 Oct 2026 | US$3,225 |
| Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport → San Fernando Airport | 30 Oct 2026 | US$3,225 |
| Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport → San Fernando Airport | 3 Nov 2026 | US$3,225 |
| San Fernando Airport → Ástor Piazzola International Airport | 3 Nov 2026 | US$3,225 |
Frequently asked
How much does a Learjet 40XR cost per hour?
Across 10 empty-leg offers observed over 84 days, the Learjet 40XR ran $1,995–$4,031 per hour, median $3,721. These are empty-leg rates: an aircraft repositioning anyway, sold below its on-demand price. A chartered hour costs more.
What is the charter rate for a Learjet 40XR?
Higher than the empty-leg figures above. On corridors where we can price both ways, empty legs came in roughly a quarter to a third below the lowest on-demand charter quote. We do not publish a charter hourly rate for this aircraft because we have not observed one — charter is quoted per trip, against a specific date and aircraft, not from a rate card.
What does a Learjet 40XR flight cost in total?
Observed offers ran $3,225 to $3,225 for the whole aircraft, median $3,225, on a typical sector of about 52 minutes. Total price tracks sector length far more than it tracks the aircraft, which is why the hourly figure is the more comparable number.
How many passengers does a Learjet 40XR carry?
Offers for the Learjet 40XR typically list 7 seats. Exact capacity varies with the operator's cabin configuration.
Is the Learjet 40XR a light, midsize or heavy jet?
It is classified as a midsize jet. Comparable aircraft in the same class include Learjet 60, Cessna Citation XLS, Beechjet 400A.