The Boeing 737-400 Freighter moves Puerto Rico cargo through San Juan (SJU) on the narrow-body legs that keep the island supplied, carrying palletized freight up to 2,000 nautical miles. It fits SJU to the US mainland Southeast, Central America, or the wider Caribbean. A workhorse converted freighter.
Boeing built the 737-400 as a passenger airliner from 1988; conversion houses including AEI, IAI Bedek, and Pemco turned it into a main-deck freighter. It cruises near Mach 0.745 at up to 37,000 feet with a large cargo door and container capability.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: Boeing Commercial Airplanes (converted by AEI / IAI Bedek / Pemco)
- Year introduced: 1988
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,000 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.745 (~430 kt)
- Service ceiling: 37,000 feet
- Length: 119.6 feet
- Wingspan: 94.8 feet
- Height: 36.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 4,580 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the Boeing 737-400 Freighter Fits Puerto Rico
From Puerto Rico the 737-400F fits scheduled and charter freight: San Juan to Miami, the Gulf Coast, or Caribbean hubs with a full main-deck load. It is sized for the volumes a turboprop freighter cannot hold.
For time-critical or oversized shipments in and out of SJU, the converted 737 gives narrow-body payload without a wide-body’s cost.
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 737-400 Freighter run $5,500 to $7,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
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Contact
For a quote on a Boeing 737-400 Freighter charter in or out of Puerto Rico, 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.