The Bombardier Challenger 604 is one of the most common heavy jets in the Dallas charter market: it carries 9 to 12 passengers across 4,000 nautical miles, uses the proven CF34-3B turbofans, and offers the Challenger wide-body cabin at a rate that sits below the newer 605 and 650. For DFW executives covering the domestic coast-to-coast corridors, it is a consistent workhorse.
Bombardier introduced the Challenger 604 in 1996 as a significant upgrade over the 601, fitting General Electric CF34-3B engines, a new fuel system that extended range to 4,000 nautical miles, improved avionics, and a refreshed cabin. The fuselage carries the same 8-foot-2-inch wide cross-section as its predecessors. The type has accumulated a large operational history, and the charter fleet is correspondingly large, which generally means better availability.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier Aerospace
- Year introduced: 1996
- Seating: 9 to 12
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,000 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 459 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 68.4 feet
- Wingspan: 64.3 feet
- Height: 20.7 feet
- Baggage volume: 115 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Challenger 604 Fits Dallas
Dallas to New York, Dallas to Chicago, and Dallas to Los Angeles all sit well inside 4,000 nautical miles: the Challenger 604 covers each nonstop without payload compromise at Addison Airport’s 644-foot elevation. For the DFW corporate traveler whose most frequent routes run between Texas and the East or West Coast, the 604’s range removes any planning restriction on the aircraft side. The only corridor that exceeds it is Dallas-London at roughly 5,000 nautical miles.
The Challenger 604 also opens international legs that the earlier 600 and 601 variants could not reach nonstop: Dallas to Cancun, Dallas to Mexico City, and Dallas to Colombia or Venezuela for energy-sector travel become clean single legs. At Addison, departure is straightforward; the full-payload summer calculation is the operator’s job, and at 644 feet above sea level the density-altitude factor is modest by comparison to high-altitude airports.
Fleet size is a practical factor. Because the 604 has been in service since 1996 and was produced in substantial numbers, charter availability in the DFW market is generally better than newer aircraft with smaller fleets. For a corporate travel coordinator booking on short notice, that matters.
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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 Challenger 604 run $7,500 to $9,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
At roughly $7,500 to $9,500 per hour, the Challenger 604 prices between the legacy 601 and the newer 605. It is frequently the most available Challenger variant in the DFW area, which can affect positioning as much as base rate does.
Other Heavy Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 650
- Cessna Citation Hemisphere
- Challenger 600
- Challenger 601
- Challenger 605
- Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
The full heavy jets category page lists every heavy jet we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Challenger 604 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.