The Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 is a single-engine personal jet serving Mexico’s short, light-passenger routes, an unconventional aircraft that occupies a niche between the piston twins and the traditional very light jets.
Cirrus built the SF50 as the first single-engine personal jet to reach FAA certification, powered by a single Williams FJ33-5A turbofan mounted above and behind the cabin. It seats five to seven passengers in an aft-facing configuration, cruises around 311 knots to 31,000 feet, and carries a range of roughly 1,275 nautical miles. 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 Mexico
The Vision Jet’s practical Mexico role is the short leisure trip: three or four passengers from a US border city to Monterrey, a small family into Los Cabos from Southern California, or a domestic run from Guadalajara to a Pacific coast resort. Its cabin is comfortable for short sectors; the single-engine configuration and lower cruise altitude are the informed trade a client makes at this price point.
Ceiling of 31,000 feet means this aircraft flies below much of the jet traffic and is more affected by weather en route than a conventional light jet. On Mexico’s northern and Pacific routes in settled conditions that is not a daily concern; in the hurricane season or convective weather periods it is a more meaningful limitation.
The Vision Jet’s CAPS whole-aircraft parachute system is a genuine safety feature and not marketing language. Cirrus designed it as the emergency recovery system of last resort, and it has been deployed successfully in real incidents. For clients asking about single-engine operations over Mexico terrain, it is the correct and honest answer to give.
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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 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Vision Jet quotes at the lower end of the jet range for Mexico, and for a small group on a short leisure trip it offers modern avionics and a parachute system at an accessible rate.
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 Mexico departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 charter in or out of Mexico, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to 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.