The Cirrus SR22 is a single-engine aircraft that carries three or four people on short Los Angeles hops, and it is the one aircraft on this site with a whole-airframe parachute built into the design. For a Santa Barbara lunch or a Palm Springs afternoon it is the simplest way to fly privately.
Cirrus builds the SR22 as a composite single with a Continental engine, side-yoke controls and the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System, a ballistic parachute that lowers the entire aircraft under canopy. Three to four seats, roughly 183 knots and 1,207 nautical miles of range. Full specifications for the Cirrus SR-22 are published by Cirrus Aircraft.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Piston
- Manufacturer: Cirrus Aircraft
- Year introduced: 2001
- Seating: 3 to 4
- Crew: 1
- Range: 1,207 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 183 knots
- Service ceiling: 17,500 feet
- Length: 26 feet
- Wingspan: 38.3 feet
- Height: 8.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 32 cubic feet
Why the Cirrus SR-22 Fits Los Angeles
Short is the operative word. At 183 knots the SR22 is the slowest aircraft on this site, so the sensible Los Angeles trips are the ones under about ninety minutes: Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, San Diego, Camarillo, the Central Coast. Anything further and a King Air will genuinely save you the afternoon.
Single-engine charter is a category worth understanding rather than assuming. Every SR22 we arrange flies with an operator holding a current FAR Part 135 certificate, and single-engine commercial passenger operations carry their own conditions within those rules. We confirm the operator holds the right authority and that the pilot is experienced and current on type before it goes in front of a client.
Three or four seats is a genuine limit and luggage is modest with it. A family of four with weekend bags out of Van Nuys is usually a Baron 58 conversation instead.
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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; 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 Cirrus SR-22 run $1,000 to $1,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The SR22 is the least expensive aircraft Los Angeles Private Jets arranges, and on the shortest regional legs it prices closer to a car service than to a jet.
Other Pistons Available
- Beech Baron 58
- Beechcraft Baron G58
- Cessna 340
- Piper Aerostar 600
- Piper Cherokee Six PA-32
- Piper Navajo / Cheyenne / Chieftain
The full pistons category page lists every piston we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cirrus SR-22 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.