Skip to content

Challenger 300

Charter a Private Flight on a Bombardier Challenger 300

Developed in 1999 and previously marketed as the Continental, the Bombardier Challenger 300 business jet was re-introduced in 2003 with the goal of shattering expectations in the private jet market.

challenger 300 business jet

Designed at the “leading edge of technology, comfort, and convenience” the CL-300 meets client’s needs the way no super mid-size business jet had been able to fulfill, featuring an impressive range of 3,100 nautical miles and cruise speeds of up to 528 mph.

This highly-sophisticated, high-performance transcontinental twin-engine business jet is ideally suited for corporate jet travelers with transcontinental and international itineraries in North America and/or Europe, as well as luxury travelers who enjoy an occasional private getaway and entertaining guests.

Key Features

  • Non-Stop, Coast-to-Coast Flight Range
  • Seating for up to 8 passengers
  • Enclosed Lavatory
  • Large, Stand-up cabin

Challenger 300 Pricing, Performance & Specifications

The cost to charter a Challenger 300 starts at around $6,500 an hour*, with hourly rates varying based on year of make, model, scheduling, routing, date & time, passenger amounts, luggage totals, and other factors. Submit a request for all-inclusive charter quotes without any additional costs or hidden fees.

  • Year of Make: 2001 —
  • Manufacturer: Bombardier
  • Class: Super Midsize
  • MSRP: $17,500,000
  • Hourly Charter Rate: $6,500 – $8,975*

General Details

  • Crew: 2 pilots
  • Capacity: up to 9 passengers
  • Height: 20 ft 4 in
  • Length: 68 ft 8 in
  • Wingspan: 63 ft 10 in
  • MTOW: 38,850 lb
  • Max Payload: 3,350 lb

Performance Specifications

  • Top Speed: 554 mph (0.72 mach)
  • Cruise Speed: 470 knots (541 mph)
  • Range: 3,100 nautical miles
  • Ceiling: 45,000 ft
  • Climb Rate: 5,000 ft/min
  • Engines: 2x Honeywell HTF-7000 turbofans

Interior Details

  • Seats: 8
  • Cabin Height: 6 ft 1 in
  • Cabin Width: 7 ft 2 in
  • Cabin Length: 28 ft 7 in
  • Cabin Volume: 860 cu ft
  • Internal Baggage: 106 cu ft
  • Bathroom: Fully Enclosed Lavatory

Photo Gallery

« of 4 »

Aircraft Details

Aircraft > Super Midsize Jets

Bombardier’s Challenger 300 (BD-100) owns a total of five over-water and transcontinental records in the United States, securing its position as one of the most flexible super mid-size jets on the market, with an unrivaled combination of range and speed, and the ability to utilize more airports than any jet in its class.

Private flyers can enjoy true, transcontinental range across all of North America, short airfield takeoff and landing advantages at a variety of private jet hubs, high-performance under both sub-optimal conditions and high-altitudes, and a fast cruising speed of 528 mph (Mach 0.82).

Sophisticated and comfortable, the spacious cabin stretches more than 7 feet wide and is often configured for 8 passengers and 2 crew-members. It offers unmatched room of any aircraft it’s class, with large, comfortable track and swivel seating that allows passengers to work in the utmost comfort, or to recline and relax on their way to meetings, events, or holidays.

The Challenger 300 also features a well-equipped galley, and depending on your itinerary, it can be used to prepare a variety of meal options for a full complement of passengers and crew.

Purchase a Bombardier Challenger 300

Air Charter Advisors offers private jet sales & acquisition services on the Bombardier Challenger 300 for HNWI’s and corporate flight departments interested in buying or selling a super midsize business jet. The Challenger 300 has been one of the most popular business jets from the time it was introduced until it’s replacement, the Challenger 350, entered the market. By the middle of 2020, approximately 450 models had been delivered.

The cost of ownership for 200 flight hours per year on the Challenger 300 carries an annual budget of around $1.1 million, including fixed costs of around $550k, and operating/variable costs of around $550-$650k. The Challenger 300 operating cost comes out to around $2,800-$3,100 an hour.

Offered with an initial price tag of between $21 million and $24 million, pre-owned models are typically listed for between $9,000,000 and $14,000,000 USD.

Our advisors can guide you through every step of the process, with access to aircraft both on and off market. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or lease a new or per-owned aircraft, call or email us for more details to buy or sell a Bombardier Challenger 300.

Popular Flight Requests

The Challenger 300 offers true coast-to-coast, non-stop flights across North America and the United States, and has become an increasingly popular choice for business executives flying from New York to Los Angeles, Vancouver, Mexico City, London, and everywhere in between.

Comparable Aircraft

Advantages of On-Demand Charter

When you become a jet card member, you’re guaranteed availability on a specific class aircraft, but you’re also locked into a fixed rate for all of your hours, and you might not fly on the same plane twice. When renting a CL-300 with our on-demand jet charter service, we’re able to locate all of the models available across the domestic and international markets, finding potential empty legs, transient jets, and other cost-saving deals we’re able to pass on to our clients.

Even if you’re already a jet card holder, feel free to compare us to your current plan! Give us a call and provide your flight details for n upcoming trip, and see how our on-demand charter service compares to your current rates. Many times it’s more cost-effective to charter a plane for a specific flight that doesn’t make sense for your jet card, allowing you to save your hours for more appropriate trips.

Challenger 300 Jet Charter Services

Air Charter Advisors is your source for Challenger 300 jet charter services, sales & acquisitions, empty leg availability, management and marketing services, and jet card memberships. Call us directly at 1-888-987-5387 or contact us via e-mail with any questions or requests regarding your private aviation.


* Average hourly rates vary depending on make, model and year; amenities, routing and scheduling/availability, and do not include fuel, taxes, crew charges, ramp, hangar, FBO, overnights, daily minimums, taxes, international fees, catering, ground transport, or de-icing. If you would like an accurate quote, please call or email. Pictures are for example only. The age, color, interior layout, hourly rates, specifications, dimensions may all vary between aircraft. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Bombardier Inc. unless noted otherwise.