The Airbus ACJ318 brings an airliner-width VIP cabin to Puerto Rico trips from San Juan (SJU), seating 14 to 19 with 4,200 nautical miles of range. It suits a principal or delegation that wants a stand-up, sectioned cabin from SJU to the US mainland or nearer Europe. The shortest of the Airbus corporate jets, and the most nimble on runway.
Airbus Corporate Jets adapted the A318 into the ACJ318 from 2005, fitting a bespoke VIP interior into the smallest A320-family fuselage. It cruises near Mach 0.78 at 41,000 feet with true wide-body cabin cross-section.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Airbus Corporate Jets
- Year introduced: 2005
- Seating: 14 to 19
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,200 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.78 (~448 kt)
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 103.2 feet
- Wingspan: 111.9 feet
- Height: 41.3 feet
- Baggage volume: 430 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Airbus ACJ318 Fits Puerto Rico
From Puerto Rico the ACJ318 fits the trip where a full private airliner cabin matters but the group is modest: San Juan to New York, Miami, or the US West Coast in airliner comfort. It handles SJU with margin.
It is the entry point to the Airbus corporate line for Puerto Rico charters, below the larger ACJ319, ACJ320, and ACJ321 on both capacity and 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 Airbus ACJ318 run $16,000 to $22,000 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 Airbus ACJ318 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.