The Learjet 45 is a fast Puerto Rico super-light jet from San Juan (SJU), seating 7 to 9 with 1,968 nautical miles of range and quick climb. It covers SJU to Miami, the US East Coast, or northern South America nonstop, and works Isla Grande (SIG) for a downtown arrival. A category workhorse.
Bombardier built the Learjet 45 from 1998 as a clean-sheet super-light jet, cruising near 464 knots at up to 51,000 feet. It pairs Learjet speed and high cruise altitude with a stand-up cabin.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier (Learjet)
- Year introduced: 1998-2012
- Seating: 7 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,968 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 464 knots
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 57.6 feet
- Wingspan: 47.8 feet
- Height: 14.1 feet
- Baggage volume: 65 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Learjet 45 Fits Puerto Rico
From Puerto Rico the Learjet 45 fits clients who want more range and cabin than a light jet without midsize cost: San Juan to Miami, the Eastern Seaboard, or Caracas nonstop. It climbs fast off the SJU runway.
For super-light legs out of SJU on the mainland-to-Caribbean pattern, the 45 is a proven workhorse.
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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 Learjet 45 run $4,200 to $5,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Super Light Jets Available
Contact
For a quote on a Learjet 45 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.