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Charter routes / West Coast / Dallas to Palm Springs
986 nm · about 2h 37m block on a super-midsize jet · typically $31,500–$44,000 one-way.
986 nm
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2h 37m typical block · Super-Midsize Jet
$31,500–$44,000
One-way estimate
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Operators at endpoints
986 nm
Distance
2h 37m
Block time (super-midsize jet)
$31,500–$44,000
Typical one-way estimate
7
Operators at the endpoints
The Dallas–Palm Springs run covers 986 nautical miles, typically flown on a super-midsize jet in about 2h 37m block time from KADS to KPSP.
Palm Springs peaks Oct–May, strongest demand around winter and spring and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KPSP tighten around holidays and major events. Coachella/Stagecoach massive demand spike.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 4h 01m | $12,000–$17,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 2h 50m | $20,000–$27,500 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 2h 45m | $27,500–$38,500 |
| Super-Midsize JetTypical | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 2h 37m | $31,500–$44,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 2h 34m | $43,500–$61,000 |
Estimates only, class rate card × block time on great-circle distance +8% routing, the same math as the cost estimator. Real quotes vary with dates, positioning, and demand.
Dallas, TX
Nearby alternates
Dallas destination guide →Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
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The trip covers about 986 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 2h 37m block time on a super-midsize jet, a light jet runs about 2h 50m, a heavy jet about 2h 34m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $31,500–$44,000 on a super-midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $12,000 (turboprop) to $61,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KADS, KDAL, KFTW, KAFW; arrivals use KPSP, KTRM. When KPSP is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KNXP, KRIV, KSBD, KRAL.
At 986 nm, most charters book a super-midsize jet (Citation Longitude, Challenger 350, 8–12 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Empty legs on this route are posted by operators as repositioning flights come up, they clear in hours, not days. Watch the empty-legs board or set an alert to catch the next one.
