The Learjet 31 climbs faster and cruises higher than almost anything else in the light jet class, and in Palm Beach that is a practical advantage from June through September, when the afternoon build-ups start early. Six to eight seats and 458 knots on legs out to roughly 1,400 nautical miles.
Bombardier married the Learjet 35 fuselage to the Learjet 55 wing and added delta fins at the tail to produce the Learjet 31, on Garrett TFE731-2 engines. Six to eight seats, roughly 1,400 nautical miles of range and 458 knots of cruise, with a ceiling of 51,000 feet. The cabin is narrow and low by modern standards, and the aircraft gets to altitude faster than anything else in its class.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier (Learjet)
- Year introduced: 1988-2003
- Seating: 6 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,400 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 458 knots
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 48.8 feet
- Wingspan: 43.8 feet
- Height: 12.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 30 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Learjet 31 Fits Palm Beach
Summer thunderstorm season. South Florida convection tops out high, and a Learjet 31 in the high forties has more room to get over or around a line than a light jet held in the low thirties. Crews working out of KDJT in August use that.
Fast Northeast runs with four or five aboard. Teterboro at roughly 900 nautical miles and Washington at roughly 750 are straightforward. Load eight people and full bags on the 900 nautical mile leg and it is worth checking the numbers with the operator first.
Caribbean and Gulf legs: Grand Cayman at roughly 450 nautical miles, Cancun at roughly 500 and Providenciales at roughly 520 are all short work for this aircraft, and the return clears customs at KDJT.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Learjet 31 run $3,200 to $4,500 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Roughly $3,200 to $4,500 per hour as of 9/2026. The Learjet 31 burns more fuel than a comparable Citation and gets there sooner, so the two often land at a similar trip total.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
The full light jets category page lists every light jet we arrange for Palm Beach departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Learjet 31 charter from Palm Beach, FL, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Bombardier, Inc. unless noted otherwise.