The Challenger 850 is the CRJ-200 airframe finished as a business jet, and in Palm Beach it is the largest cabin that still feels like a private aircraft rather than a small airliner. It seats 14 to 16 with 2,811 nautical miles of range at a 459 knot cruise.
Bombardier built the Challenger 850 on the CRJ-200 regional jet airframe with a business jet completion: a forward club section, a mid conference group and an aft divan. Range is 2,811 nautical miles and cruise is 459 knots. It carries an enclosed aft lavatory and a full galley, and most aircraft are configured for a flight attendant.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Bombardier Aerospace
- Year introduced: 2006
- Seating: 14 to 16
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,811 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 459 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 87.8 feet
- Wingspan: 69.6 feet
- Height: 20.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 202 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Challenger 850 Fits Palm Beach
Fourteen people to the West Coast nonstop from KDJT, or to the Northeast and the Caribbean with fuel to spare. For a family or a firm’s leadership team, it is the practical group aircraft in this market.
Weddings and milestone trips. A cabin with a divan, a galley and a flight attendant takes a wedding party to Nassau or Providenciales with everyone together and real catering aboard.
It needs more runway than a midsize jet at full load. On a long leg, plan on KDJT, not Boca Raton or Witham Field, and we will tell you at the quote stage if the trip you want cannot start where you want it to.
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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 Challenger 850 run $14,000 to $18,000 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
$14,000 to $18,000 per hour. It prices above a heavy jet and below a narrow-body airliner, which is roughly where the cabin sits as well.
Other VIP Airliners Available
The full vip airliners category page lists every vip airliner we arrange for Palm Beach departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Challenger 850 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.