Pilatus PC-12
The short answer
The Pilatus PC-12 was observed at $2,052–$7,022 per hour, median $3,168, across 109 real empty-leg offers over 84 days. A whole-aircraft leg ran $1,505–$18,490, median $3,010. 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
$2,052–$7,022/h
From 109 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 | Turboprop |
|---|---|
| Typical seats | 7 |
| Hourly rate (low – high) | $2,052 – $7,022 |
| Hourly rate (median) | $3,168 |
| Whole-aircraft price | $1,505 – $18,490median $3,010 |
| Typical sector | 1 hours |
| Sample | 109 offersover 84 days |
| Method | Offer price ÷ scheduled flight duration, USD only |
Observed flying
Corridors this aircraft actually appeared on.
Available now on this aircraft
Each offer expires on its departure date.
| Route | Departs | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Love Field → William P. Hobby Airport | 18 Oct 2026 | US$2,580 |
| William P. Hobby Airport → Austin Bergstrom International Airport | 21 Oct 2026 | US$2,150 |
| West Houston Airport → Austin Bergstrom International Airport | 22 Oct 2026 | US$1,935 |
| Austin Bergstrom International Airport → William P. Hobby Airport | 22 Oct 2026 | US$1,720 |
| Austin Bergstrom International Airport → West Houston Airport | 25 Oct 2026 | US$1,505 |
| William P. Hobby Airport → Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | 28 Oct 2026 | US$3,010 |
| Pierre Regional Airport → West Houston Airport | 30 Oct 2026 | US$9,460 |
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport → William P. Hobby Airport | 30 Oct 2026 | US$2,795 |
| West Houston Airport → Pierre Regional Airport | 2 Nov 2026 | US$9,890 |
| William P. Hobby Airport → Dallas Executive Airport | 2 Nov 2026 | US$2,795 |
| Dallas Executive Airport → William P. Hobby Airport | 4 Nov 2026 | US$2,580 |
Frequently asked
How much does a Pilatus PC-12 cost per hour?
Across 109 empty-leg offers observed over 84 days, the Pilatus PC-12 ran $2,052–$7,022 per hour, median $3,168. 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 Pilatus PC-12?
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 Pilatus PC-12 flight cost in total?
Observed offers ran $1,505 to $18,490 for the whole aircraft, median $3,010, on a typical sector of about 1 hours. 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 Pilatus PC-12 carry?
Offers for the Pilatus PC-12 typically list 7 seats. Exact capacity varies with the operator's cabin configuration.
Is the Pilatus PC-12 a light, midsize or heavy jet?
It is classified as a turboprop.