The Embraer Legacy 450 redefined what Dallas midsize charter can look like, putting a flat-floor stand-up cabin and 2,904 nautical miles of range into an aircraft that connects DFW nonstop to New York, Los Angeles, or Miami with fuel to spare. For a Fortune 500 executive leaving Addison Airport (KADS) on a board-level trip, this is the midsize aircraft that doesn’t require the compromises of older platforms.
Embraer developed the Legacy 450 as a fly-by-wire midsize jet, using digital flight controls and a fuselage cross-section drawn from the regional airliner program to deliver a wider, taller cabin than competitors. The aircraft seats 7 to 9 passengers with a flat floor, full stand-up height, and a lavatory configuration more typical of super midsize aircraft. Range is 2,904 nautical miles.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Embraer
- Year introduced: 2015
- Seating: 7 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,904 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 462 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 64.7 feet
- Wingspan: 66.5 feet
- Height: 21.1 feet
- Baggage volume: 150 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Embraer Legacy 450 Fits Dallas
Dallas to New York at roughly 1,500 nautical miles sits comfortably within the Legacy 450’s range, leaving meaningful margin for winds and alternate airports. Dallas to Los Angeles at around 1,200 nautical miles is equally straightforward. For a Dallas-based executive who makes both corridors regularly, the Legacy 450 covers the full route set without the range anxiety of shorter-legged midsize aircraft on the New York leg.
The flat floor separates the Legacy 450 from most competitors in the midsize category. On a three-hour Dallas to New York leg with four to six executives, the ability to sit across from a colleague rather than at an angle to a raised aisle is a real working environment difference. Legacy West, Plano, and Frisco-based corporate clients who board at KADS and arrive at Teterboro (KTEB) are getting a cabin that reads closer to super midsize without the super midsize rate.
The Legacy 450’s range also opens up direct Dallas to Cancun and Dallas to Caribbean routes that shorter-legged midsize jets handle with tighter margins. At 2,904 nautical miles, Dallas to Nassau or Providenciales is a single nonstop leg, which matters for a Park Cities family heading to a Caribbean resort for the weekend.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
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- 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.
- 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 Embraer Legacy 450 run $5,000 to $6,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
At $5,000 to $6,500 per hour, the Legacy 450 sits at the top of the midsize band and overlaps with the entry point of super midsize pricing. On long midsize corridors from Dallas, the flat-floor cabin and range margin make the step-up from cheaper midsize aircraft worth pricing.
Other Midsize Jets Available
- Cessna Citation Excel / XLS
- Cessna Citation III
- Cessna Citation VII
- Falcon 20
- Gulfstream G100 / G150 / IAI Astra SPX
- Hawker 750
The full midsize jets category page lists every midsize jet we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Embraer Legacy 450 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.