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Cessna 340

The Cessna 340 is the pressurized piston twin in the Palm Beach light charter market, and pressurization is the reason to choose it. It can climb above the summer weather and the low-level turbulence that makes a Baron or an Aztec uncomfortable on a South Florida afternoon, while carrying the same four or five passengers.

Cessna built the 340 with a pressurized cabin, two turbocharged Continental TSIO-520 engines and airstair entry, seating up to five passengers. Cruise is around 243 knots and range is 1,406 nautical miles. The pressurization and turbocharging let it operate in the low twenties, well above the altitudes an unpressurized piston twin is restricted to. Every Cessna 340 we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.

Cessna 340 piston for Palm Beach charter

Performance and Cabin

  • Category: Piston
  • Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
  • Year introduced: 1972
  • Seating: 5
  • Crew: 1
  • Range: 1,406 nautical miles
  • Cruise speed: 243 knots
  • Service ceiling: 29,800 feet
  • Length: 34.3 feet
  • Wingspan: 38.1 feet
  • Height: 12.6 feet
  • Baggage volume: 32 cubic feet
  • Lavatory: Belted

Why the Cessna 340 Fits Palm Beach

South Florida summer flying is bumpy below 10,000 feet almost every afternoon from June through September. On a Palm Beach to Naples or Palm Beach to Orlando leg, the Cessna 340 climbs above the worst of it. Passengers who have flown both a Baron and a 340 on the same route notice immediately.

At around 243 knots it is faster than most piston twins in the market, which shortens a 150-nautical-mile Key West run or a 170-nautical-mile Nassau crossing enough to matter on a day trip out and back.

The 340 is a more complex aircraft than a Baron, with turbocharging and a pressurization system to look after. We confirm the operator holds a current FAR Part 135 certificate and that the pilot is qualified and current on the Cessna 340 specifically, and we review the operator’s safety and incident history before the trip is confirmed.

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Cessna 340 view for Palm Beach charter

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 Cessna 340 run $1,000 to $1,500 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.

The Cessna 340 quotes at approximately $1,000 to $1,500 per hour as of 9/2026, in line with other piston twins in South Florida. For a summer Florida or Bahamas trip where cabin comfort is the deciding factor, it is usually the best value in the category.

Other Pistons Available

The full pistons category page lists every piston we arrange for Palm Beach departures.

Contact

For a quote on a Cessna 340 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.