The Cirrus SR-22 is a high-performance single-engine piston aircraft and the most common aircraft in this category on Dallas short-haul charter, carrying three to four passengers across regional Texas routes at the lowest rate of any fixed-wing option. The DFW metro is a natural market for it: short distances, high frequency, budget-sensitive clients making routine intra-state hops.
Cirrus built the SR-22 with a Continental IO-550-N engine, a composite airframe, a Garmin G1000 glass cockpit, and the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System as standard equipment. Three to four seats, a cruise around 185 knots, and 1,207 nautical miles of range. It is a single-engine aircraft, which operators and clients should understand before booking. Full specifications for the Cirrus SR-22 are published by Cirrus Aircraft.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Piston
- Manufacturer: Cirrus Aircraft
- Year introduced: 2001
- Seating: 3 to 4
- Crew: 1
- Range: 1,207 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 183 knots
- Service ceiling: 17,500 feet
- Length: 26 feet
- Wingspan: 38.3 feet
- Height: 8.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 32 cubic feet
Why the Cirrus SR-22 Fits Dallas
The Cirrus Airframe Parachute System deploys the entire aircraft under a large parachute in an unrecoverable emergency. It is a genuine safety feature developed and refined over years of SR-series production and is worth naming plainly rather than glossing over. Clients who specifically require a multi-engine aircraft have that option in the piston category; those comfortable with the SR-22’s single-engine design and parachute system get the lowest rate available on any Dallas fixed-wing charter.
Intra-Texas routes at the short end are where the SR-22 earns its keep. Wichita Falls (SPS) at roughly 100 nautical miles, Abilene (ABI) near 150, and San Angelo (SJT) around 200 are all round trips a Cirrus pilot and three passengers can complete easily in a day. For three people, the cabin is comfortable on those distances.
Smaller Dallas-area airports like Arlington Municipal Airport (KGKY) and Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD) are practical departure points for SR-22 charter. Both have lower traffic density than Addison Airport (KADS) or Dallas Love Field (KDAL), which simplifies scheduling and keeps ground time shorter on routine regional hops.
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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 SR-22 run $1,000 to $1,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The SR-22 quotes at the bottom of the Dallas piston and fixed-wing charter band. For two to three passengers on a short Texas regional trip, it is the most economical aircraft available in the market.
Other Pistons Available
- Beech Baron 58
- Beechcraft Baron G58
- Cessna 340
- Piper Aerostar 600
- Piper Cherokee Six PA-32
- Piper Navajo / Cheyenne / Chieftain
The full pistons category page lists every piston we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cirrus SR-22 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.