Eclipse 550 FAQ

Market hourly rates for the Eclipse 550 typically run $2,500–$3,500. A 5-hour trip is in the $12,500–$17,500 band. Final pricing depends on routing, repositioning, airport fees, and service tier. Empty-leg flights save 30–55% off these rates.

The Eclipse 550 has a published range of 1,100 nm (~2,037 km), cruising at 340 ktas with a service ceiling of 41,000 ft. Under standard payload and conditions it can fly routes such as New York ↔ Miami, London ↔ Paris, Los Angeles ↔ Las Vegas. Real-world range drops 10–15% under headwinds, full payload, and fuel reserves.

The Eclipse 550 typically configures 4 cabin seats. Cabin dimensions are 10' L × 4.8' W × 4.6' H with 40 cu ft of baggage. Wi-Fi is optional. Cabin is compact — most adults stoop slightly.

Charter operators in the very light jet category — including PlaneSense and Airshare — typically operate or source aircraft like the Eclipse 550. VOLO matches a Eclipse 550 from our partner-operator network.

Similar very light jets with comparable performance include Citation Mustang, Citation CJ2+, Citation CJ3+, and Hawker 400XP. VOLO's comparison tool lets you put any of these side-by-side on range, cabin, and price for your specific trip.

The Eclipse 550 is made by Eclipse. It has a maximum speed of 380 ktas (~704 km/h) and a normal cruise of 340 ktas. Service ceiling is 41,000 ft — well above commercial cruising, which lets it route over most weather.

Submit a quote on VOLO with your origin, destination, date, and passenger count, and our matching engine returns Eclipse 550 availability from our operator network. Empty-leg flights post 1–7 days ahead and save 30–55%.