The Boeing 757 Freighter combines narrow-body economics with wide-body reach, and out of Los Angeles that is a rare and useful combination. High thrust, transcontinental range and a full main deck of pallets.
Boeing built the 757 with an unusually high thrust-to-weight ratio, and freighter conversions retain it. Two Rolls-Royce or Pratt and Whitney engines, a large main-deck door, and roughly 3,000 nautical miles of range with a full payload. Full specifications for the Boeing 757 Freighter are published by Boeing Business Jets.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Boeing Commercial Airplanes (factory PF; or PCF/SF conversions by Precision/Pemco/ST Aerospace)
- Year introduced: 1987
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,935 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.80 (about 458 knots)
- Service ceiling: 42,000 feet
- Length: 155.3 feet
- Wingspan: 124.8 feet
- Height: 45.1 feet
- Baggage volume: 6,600 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Boeing 757 Freighter Fits Los Angeles
The thrust is what makes this aircraft distinctive on a fully loaded Los Angeles departure. Where an older narrow-body freighter would trade payload for fuel leaving on a hot afternoon, the 757 generally does not.
Range takes it beyond what the 737 freighters can do: coast to coast with a full main deck and margin, or deep into South America, without the technical stop.
It sits between the narrow-bodies and the wide-body freighters on capacity, which is often exactly the size Los Angeles express and perishables traffic needs. Ontario is the practical departure field.
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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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 Boeing 757 Freighter run $7,000 to $9,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The 757 Freighter quotes above the 737 conversions and well below the wide-bodies, and for a Los Angeles transcontinental run that overfills a 737 it is usually the right aircraft.
Other Cargo Aircrafts Available
- ATR 72F
- Antonov An-124 Ruslan
- Boeing 737-400 Freighter
- Boeing 737-800BCF
- Boeing 747-400F
- Boeing 747-8F
The full cargo aircrafts category page lists every cargo aircraft we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Boeing 757 Freighter 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.