The Piper Saratoga PA-32R is a single-engine piston seating five or six, and in the Palm Beach market it sits between the Cherokee Six and the twins on both capability and price. It is a sensible choice for a small group on a short Florida leg where two engines are not part of the requirement.
Piper developed the Saratoga from the Cherokee Six with a tapered wing and retractable landing gear on the PA-32R, fitting a Lycoming engine and seating five to six passengers. Cruise is around 165 knots and range is 770 nautical miles. It is unpressurized and single-engine, which keeps it in the short-haul regional category. Full specifications for the Piper Saratoga PA-32R are published by Piper Aircraft.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Piston
- Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft
- Year introduced: 1980
- Seating: 5 to 6
- Crew: 1
- Range: 770 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 165 knots
- Service ceiling: 20,000 feet
- Length: 27.6 feet
- Wingspan: 32.7 feet
- Height: 7.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 24.3 cubic feet
Why the Piper Saratoga PA-32R Fits Palm Beach
Florida legs under 200 nautical miles are its natural range. West Palm Beach to Naples at about 95 nautical miles, to Orlando at about 125, to Fort Myers at about 95: each is under an hour and each seats the whole party in one aircraft.
The retractable gear makes it faster than a fixed-gear Cherokee Six, which on a 125-nautical-mile Orlando run is worth roughly ten minutes. For a client doing that trip twice a week in season, it adds up over a month.
Lantana, North Palm Beach County and Witham Field at Stuart all suit the Saratoga, and they are closer to most Palm Beach, Jupiter and Hobe Sound addresses than Trump International. On a 40-minute flight, a shorter drive and a quicker ramp are a real share of the door-to-door time.
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 Piper Saratoga PA-32R run $900 to $1,300 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Saratoga quotes at approximately $900 to $1,300 per hour as of 9/2026, near the bottom of the Palm Beach piston band. For five passengers on a short Florida hop it is one of the most economical options that still offers retractable-gear speed.
Other Pistons Available
- Beech Baron 58
- Beechcraft Baron G58
- Cessna 340
- Cirrus SR-22
- Piper Aerostar 600
- Piper Cherokee Six PA-32
The full pistons category page lists every piston we arrange for Palm Beach departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Piper Saratoga PA-32R 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.