Challenger 601-3A
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 12 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some Challenger 601-3A 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 Challenger 601-3A at roughly $7,500–$12,500 per flight hour, depending on how far ahead you book. Super Midsize jets like this carry 8–12 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 Challenger 601-3A seat?
Most Challenger 601-3A cabins seat 12 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 Challenger 601-3A?
Challenger 601-3A charter rates typically run $7,500–$12,500 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 $37,500 and $62,500 all-in.
Where do Challenger 601-3As actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 24 Challenger 601-3A flights. The single busiest route was Raleigh/Durham (KRDU) to Aiken (KAIK), with 2 flights observed.
How do I book a Challenger 601-3A empty leg?
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Where Challenger 601-3As 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
| Teterboro (KTEB) | 6 |
| Raleigh/Durham (KRDU) | 3 |
| Van Nuys (KVNY) | 2 |
| Aiken (KAIK) | 2 |
| Scottsdale (KSDL) | 1 |
| Oakland (KOAK) | 1 |
| Cincinnati (KLUK) | 1 |
| Morristown (KMMU) | 1 |
| Las Vegas (KLAS) | 1 |
| White Plains (KHPN) | 1 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Air Corporation | 1 | 24 |
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