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Learjet 45

Charter a Private Flight on a Lear 45 / Lear 45XR

The LearJet 45 (LJ45) is a light business jet introduced by Bombardier Aerospace in 1998. The Lear Jet 45 was the first all-new design since the original Learjet, and it significantly altered the line moving forward.

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Through it’s four main variations – the original Lear 45, the 45XR, 40 and 40XR – it was Bombardier’s principal product from the LearJet Division throughout the ’90s until the introduction of the LearJet 75 in 2012.

Air Charter Advisors offers instant access to a fleet of LearJet 45 / 45XR business jets owned by private individuals, executive flight departments, charter operators, and fractional ownership programs around the world.

For availability, hourly rates, and pricing on Learjet 45 / 45XR aircraft rentals call us at 1-888-987-5387 or submit a request for more information.

Key Features

  • Double Club Seating for up to 8
  • Quiet Interior (<72dB)
  • Flat-Floor Cabin with Ample Room
  • Enclosed Lavatory

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LearJet 45 Pricing, Performance, and Specifications

The cost to charter a Learjet 45 starts at around $4,250 an hour*. Rates will vary based on the dates & time of your flight, year of make/model, scheduling, routing, passenger and luggage totals, and other variables.

  • Year of Make: 1995–2012
  • Manufacturer: Bombardier
  • Class: Super Light Jet
  • MSRP: $1.5m – $4.9m (average used market)
  • Hourly Charter Rates: $4,000 – $5,150*

Performance Details

  • Maximum speed: 533 mph (463 knots, 858 km/h, Mach 0.81) (max cruise)
  • Cruise speed: 510 mph (445 knots, 804 km/h, Mach 0.76)
  • Range: 1,968 mi (1,710 nmi, 3,167 km) (4 passengers)
  • Maximum ceiling: 51,000 ft (15,545 m)
  • Engines: 2× Honeywell TFE731-20 turbofan, 3,650 lb (15.57 kN) each

Interior Dimensions

  • Crew: 2
  • Seating: 8 passengers
  • Cabin Height: 4 ft 9 in
  • Cabin Width: 5 ft 1 in
  • Cabin Length: 19 ft 7 in
  • Baggage (Internal): 15 cu ft
  • Baggage (External): 50 cu ft

Purchase a Learjet 45

Air Charter Advisors can assist individuals and corporate flight departments interested in purchasing or selling their Learjet 45. This super light jet debuted with a $10 million MSRP, and enjoyed a successful production run of nearly two decades including the Lear 45XR variant.

The cost of ownership for the Learjet 45 with 200 hours of flying carries an annual budget of nearly $820k, with around $398k in fixed costs and $422k in operating/variable costs. The operating costs for the Learjet 45 come out to around $2,120 per hour, or approximately $9.52 a mile.

There are several pre-owned LJ45 models available with an average list price between $1 million and $2.5 million, and our team offers access to pre-owned aircraft both on and off the market. Contact us for more information to buy a Bombardier Learjet 45.

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Learjet 45 Jet Charter Services, Sales, and Management

Need to book a Learjet 45 for your next private flight? Interested in purchasing your own light jet or joining a fractional program?

Want to become a 25-hour, 50-hour, or 100-hour jet card member? No matter what type of flyer you are, Air Charter Advisors offers comprehensive jet charter, sales, and management services for the Learjet 45. Call our brokers at 1-888-987-5387 or contact us with any questions or to request more information.


* 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 unless noted otherwise.