The Bombardier CRJ-200 in a standard 50-seat configuration moves groups of up to 50 passengers on regional routes from Dallas under FAR Part 121 standards, with stricter crew and operating requirements than Part 135. Its 1,645 nautical mile range covers domestic destinations and Mexico from DFW without the overhead of a larger narrowbody. For Dallas groups that need a regional jet with a full 50-seat capacity at the lowest price point in the group charter category, the CRJ-200 fills that role.
General Electric CF34 engines power the CRJ-200, and the aircraft’s 50-seat regional configuration matches the commercial variant that served hundreds of regional airline routes for two decades. Charter operators configure the CRJ-200 with standard coach seating in most cases; the aircraft does not have the cabin height or width for a fully reconfigured VIP interior at 50 seats. Its strength is capacity and cost at short-to-medium range, not cabin luxury. Full specifications for the Bombardier CRJ-200 are published by Bombardier.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Bombardier Aerospace
- Year introduced: 1996
- Seating: 50
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,645 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 424 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 87.8 feet
- Wingspan: 69.6 feet
- Height: 20.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 308 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Bombardier CRJ-200 Fits Dallas
Dallas to Houston, Dallas to Oklahoma City, Dallas to Denver, or Dallas to San Antonio: the CRJ-200’s 1,645 nautical miles range covers every Texas-adjacent regional market from DFW with a 50-seat capacity that no heavy jet or midsize aircraft can replicate at this price.
University athletic departments based in the DFW metro sometimes charter CRJ-200s for conference road trips where the squad and full staff travel together. The Part 121 operation meets the institutional travel standards that many universities require for athletic department charters.
For Dallas energy companies moving 40 to 50 field service or technical staff to a domestic operations site, the CRJ-200 is often the most cost-efficient group charter option. Per-seat cost at 50 people is difficult to beat in the narrowbody charter market.
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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 Bombardier CRJ-200 run $8,000 to $12,000 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
CRJ-200 charter rates typically run $8,000 to $12,000 per hour as of 8/2026; the Part 121 operation above 19 passengers includes all required crew, documentation, and insurance costs.
Other VIP Airliners Available
The full vip airliners category page lists every vip airliner we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Bombardier CRJ-200 charter from Dallas, TX, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit 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.