Cessna 408 SkyCourier
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 19 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some Cessna 408 SkyCourier cabins are configured with a divan that drops the headcount by one or two seats; confirm the layout with the operator before booking.
Charter cost per hour
Charter the Cessna 408 SkyCourier at roughly $2,000–$2,500 per flight hour, depending on how far ahead you book. Turboprop jets like this carry 6–9 passengers; the per-seat math improves sharply as you fill the cabin.
Rates are flight-hour pricing. Total cost depends on round-trip vs. one-way, positioning, fuel surcharges, and taxes (~15% on top of base). Run the math on your trip →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passengers does the Cessna 408 SkyCourier seat?
Most Cessna 408 SkyCourier cabins seat 19 passengers in their standard charter configuration. Operator floor plans vary — some fleets configure for fewer seats with a divan or club-four layout.
How much does it cost to charter a Cessna 408 SkyCourier?
Cessna 408 SkyCourier charter rates typically run $2,000–$2,500 per flight hour. Booking window, weekend versus weekday, and event-week surcharges move you within the band. A four-hour mission with taxi and positioning typically lands between $10,000 and $12,500 all-in.
Where do Cessna 408 SkyCouriers actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 913 Cessna 408 SkyCourier flights. The single busiest route was Honolulu, Oahu (PHNL) to Lanai City (PHNY), with 227 flights observed.
How do I book a Cessna 408 SkyCourier empty leg?
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Cessna 408 SkyCouriers for Charter (15)
Where Cessna 408 SkyCouriers actually fly
ADS-B-tracked flights from the trailing 90 days. Numbers cover aircraft on our charter database; private corporate fleets and operators using PIA registration are not in this count. Methodology →
Top routes
Busiest origins
| Honolulu, Oahu (PHNL) | 258 |
| Lanai City (PHNY) | 158 |
| Kotzebue (PAOT) | 149 |
| Point Hope (PAPO) | 52 |
| Kapolei (PHJR) | 44 |
| Fargo (KFAR) | 44 |
| Selawik (PASK) | 22 |
| Noorvik (PFNO) | 18 |
| Kailua-Kona (PHKO) | 18 |
| Kivalina (PAVL) | 17 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| Western Aircraft, Inc. | 2 | 385 |
| BERING AIR INC | 3 | 311 |
| CORPORATE AIR | 9 | 217 |
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