The Saab 340 freighter covers regional cargo runs out of Los Angeles where speed matters more than volume. A pressurized twin turboprop, quicker than the boxy freighters and better suited to time-sensitive loads.
Saab built the 340 as a pressurized regional airliner and freighter conversions are common. Two General Electric CT7 turboprops, a cruise around 270 knots and roughly 1,000 nautical miles of range in the cargo role. Every Saab 340 we arrange flies with an operator certificated under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Saab AB (freighter conversion by Field Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1987
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 785 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 282 knots
- Service ceiling: 25,000 feet
- Length: 64.8 feet
- Wingspan: 70.3 feet
- Height: 22.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 1,276 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Saab 340 Fits Los Angeles
Speed is what separates this from a Shorts 360 on the same Los Angeles sectors. For time-critical freight, aircraft parts, medical shipments or a production deadline, arriving forty minutes earlier on a two-hour sector is worth the difference in rate.
The cabin is a round-section airliner fuselage, so it takes less bulky freight than a square-section aircraft of similar weight capacity. Dense loads suit it; light and bulky ones do not.
Regional sectors are its work: the western states, Baja and the Mexican border, feeder runs into the Ontario hub. It runs 24 hours there with no curfew.
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 Saab 340 run $2,000 to $3,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Saab 340 quotes with the Embraer 120 at the bottom of the freighter band, and it is worth pricing against a Shorts 360 based on whether the load is dense or bulky.
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 Saab 340 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.