The Falcon 50 is the three-engine Dassault that still holds a specific place in the Los Angeles market. Eight or nine seats, 488 knots, 3,075 nautical miles, and a third engine that changes the overwater conversation.
Dassault built the Falcon 50 as a trijet on a supercritical wing, with three Honeywell TFE731 engines and a cabin seating eight to nine. Cruise is 488 knots and range is 3,075 nautical miles. The 50EX variant brought upgraded engines and avionics. Full specifications for the Falcon 50 are published by Dassault Falcon.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation
- Year introduced: 1979
- Seating: 8 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,075 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 488 knots
- Service ceiling: 49,000 feet
- Length: 60.8 feet
- Wingspan: 61.8 feet
- Height: 22.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 115 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Falcon 50 Fits Los Angeles
Three engines is why this aircraft keeps its following for the Pacific and Caribbean legs out of Los Angeles. It changes the planning margins on long overwater routing, though what any specific trip requires is set by the regulations the operator flies under and by their own approvals, not by the engine count alone.
At 488 knots it is one of the faster aircraft in this category and quicker than a Challenger 300, which on a Los Angeles to East Coast leg shows up as a real difference. Dassault’s wing also gives it better short-field behavior than most aircraft with this range.
The airframes are older than the Challenger and Gulfstream competition, and the third engine means a different cost structure for the operator. Both of those are reasons the Falcon 50 often quotes below aircraft with similar numbers.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
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- 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 Falcon 50 run $5,500 to $7,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Falcon 50 quotes at the value end of the super-midsize band, and for a Los Angeles trip with long overwater segments it earns a look ahead of cheaper twins.
Other Super Midsize Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 350
- Bombardier Challenger 3500
- Cessna Citation Latitude
- Cessna Citation Longitude
- Challenger 300
- Citation Sovereign
The full super midsize jets category page lists every super midsize jet we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Falcon 50 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.