The Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 is the only single-engine jet in regular commercial charter service, and in the Dallas market it occupies a niche for small groups running short regional hops at a rate below any twin-engine jet. For up to five or seven passengers on sectors within the Texas and Oklahoma triangle, it is a capable and unusually economical option.
Cirrus designed the SF50 around a Williams FJ33-5A engine mounted above the fuselage, a V-tail, and the company’s Cirrus Airframe Parachute System. Five to seven seats in a comfortable club configuration, 1,275 nautical miles of range, and a Garmin Perspective Touch+ glass cockpit. It holds the distinction of being the first single-engine civilian jet to enter commercial charter service. Full specifications for the Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 are published by Cirrus Aircraft.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Entry-Level Jet
- Manufacturer: Cirrus Aircraft
- Year introduced: 2016
- Seating: 5 to 7
- Crew: 1
- Range: 1,275 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 311 knots
- Service ceiling: 31,000 feet
- Length: 30.7 feet
- Wingspan: 38.7 feet
- Height: 10.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 31 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 Fits Dallas
The Cirrus Airframe Parachute System is a design element worth naming honestly in the Dallas market. It deploys the entire airframe under a large parachute in an unrecoverable emergency, a system Cirrus has developed across its piston SR-series aircraft and carried into the Vision Jet. Some clients find this feature adds a layer of confidence on single-engine jet charter; others prefer a twin-engine alternative on principle. We raise it before booking rather than after.
For short regional Texas routes from Dallas, the Vision Jet’s economics are the argument. San Angelo (SJT) at roughly 200 nautical miles, Wichita Falls (SPS) at about 100, and Oklahoma City (OKC) near 180 are all missions where a small group can fly on a jet platform at a rate that sits well below a twin-engine entry-level jet. The cabin comfortably seats five for those distances.
Dallas Love Field (KDAL) and Addison Airport (KADS) both handle the Vision Jet without issue. The aircraft’s lower approach speeds and light weight mean it is equally at home at Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD) in south Dallas, which serves as a cost-effective departure point for clients based in the southern Metroplex who want to avoid the busier fields.
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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 Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 run $2,000 to $3,000 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Vision Jet quotes at the lower end of the Dallas entry-level jet band, closer to a high-end turboprop than to a twin-engine jet. For a two- to four-person Texas regional trip the rate gap over piston charter is modest and the jet cabin is a meaningful step up.
Other Entry-Level Jets Available
- Cessna Citation CJ1
- Cessna Citation M2
- Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510
- Eclipse 500
- Embraer Phenom 100
- Honda HA-420 HondaJet
The full entry-level jets category page lists every entry-level jet we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 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.