The Challenger 850 is a regional airliner turned into a private jet, and it gives Los Angeles clients a cabin no conventional business jet can match. Fourteen to sixteen passengers standing upright in a cabin over a meter wider than a Challenger 605’s.
Bombardier built the Challenger 850 on the CRJ200 regional jet airframe with a corporate interior and additional fuel. Fourteen to sixteen seats, 459 knots and 2,811 nautical miles of range, with three distinct cabin zones in most layouts.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Bombardier Aerospace
- Year introduced: 2006
- Seating: 14 to 16
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,811 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 459 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 87.8 feet
- Wingspan: 69.6 feet
- Height: 20.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 202 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Challenger 850 Fits Los Angeles
Cabin volume for the money is the argument. Sixteen people with room to move, a proper galley and a separate rear zone, at a number below the Airbus and Boeing corporate jets. For a Los Angeles production or executive group heading to Las Vegas, NV, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico or across to the Midwest, that is a strong fit.
Range is the trade against its size. At 2,811 nautical miles a full cabin will not make a Los Angeles to New York nonstop reliably, and the westbound return is harder still. We put the actual routing to the operator rather than quoting the maximum.
Because the airframe is airliner-derived, the certificate the aircraft flies under can be Part 121 or Part 135 depending on the operation, and we confirm that alongside the operator’s safety and incident history.
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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 Challenger 850 run $14,000 to $18,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Challenger 850 quotes at the value end of this category, and for a Los Angeles group of fifteen it usually gives the most cabin per dollar on the sheet.
Other VIP Airliners Available
The full vip airliners category page lists every vip airliner we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Challenger 850 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.