The Piper Cherokee Six is a single-engine aircraft that carries six or seven people, which is unusual enough to give it a specific place in the Los Angeles market. Short hops only, at 146 knots.
Piper built the PA-32 Cherokee Six from 1965 as a fixed-gear single with a large cabin, a rear double door and seating for six or seven. Cruise is around 146 knots and range is 730 nautical miles. Full specifications for the Piper Cherokee Six PA-32 are published by Piper Aircraft.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Piston
- Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft
- Year introduced: 1965
- Seating: 6 to 7
- Crew: 1
- Range: 730 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 146 knots
- Service ceiling: 16,250 feet
- Length: 27.7 feet
- Wingspan: 32.8 feet
- Height: 7.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 30 cubic feet
Why the Piper Cherokee Six PA-32 Fits Los Angeles
Seven seats behind one engine at this price is the whole proposition, and around Los Angeles it suits short, cheap group movements: Catalina, Santa Barbara, Camarillo, the Central Coast. The island’s airport caps aircraft at 12,500 pounds, bars jets and runs daylight only, so a Cherokee Six is well within what it takes.
At 146 knots this is the slowest aircraft on the site, and 730 nautical miles is the shortest range. Anything past about an hour from Los Angeles and the time cost stops being worth the saving.
The rear double door makes loading bulky items straightforward, which is why the type turns up on dive trips and equipment runs rather than on business travel.
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 Cherokee Six PA-32 run $800 to $1,200 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Cherokee Six quotes at the very bottom of this site, and for a Los Angeles group of six on a short island or coastal leg it is the least expensive private option.
Other Pistons Available
- Beech Baron 58
- Beechcraft Baron G58
- Cessna 340
- Cirrus SR-22
- Piper Aerostar 600
- Piper Navajo / Cheyenne / Chieftain
The full pistons category page lists every piston we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Piper Cherokee Six PA-32 charter in or out of Los Angeles, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to 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.