The Phenom 300 is the best-selling light jet in the world, built by Embraer in Brazil, and in the Mexico market it is the benchmark aircraft at the top of its category. Six to eight seats, 453 knots, and 1,971 nautical miles of range, with a cabin that consistently ranks among the most comfortable in the super light class.
Embraer built the Phenom 300 with two Pratt and Whitney PW535E turbofans, a swept wing and a pressurized stand-up-height cabin. Six to eight seats, 453 knots and 1,971 nautical miles of range. The 300E variant, introduced in 2018, brought winglets, updated engines and an enhanced interior.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Embraer
- Year introduced: 2009
- Seating: 6 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,971 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 453 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 51.3 feet
- Wingspan: 52.2 feet
- Height: 16.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 76 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Embraer Phenom 300 Fits Mexico
The Phenom 300’s range clears nearly every US-to-Mexico route without a stop. Houston to Cancun is roughly 900 nautical miles, New York to Cancun around 1,600, and Dallas to Los Cabos approximately 1,300. Mexico City via Toluca from Miami or Dallas is inside the range with a good payload. Toluca’s 8,460-foot elevation is still a performance factor for departures, and the operator confirms hot-and-high numbers before we commit to the routing.
Embraer’s Brazilian origin is worth noting for clients comparing the Phenom 300 to Cessna or Bombardier alternatives: the aircraft is certified under FAA type certificate, flies under the same FAR Part 135 framework as US-built jets, and the charter fleet is the deepest of any aircraft in this category in North America. Availability on peak Mexico leisure weekends is better for this aircraft than for most.
Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Mexico City are the three main corporate Mexico destinations, and the Phenom 300 handles all three nonstop from any US South or Midwest departure. The nearshoring trend since 2022 is adding consistent corporate demand between US industrial cities and those three hubs, which is keeping this aircraft busy on Mexico routes week over week.
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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 Embraer Phenom 300 run $4,500 to $5,800 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Phenom 300 quotes at the top of the Mexico super light band and is frequently the most available aircraft in the category on peak-season Mexico dates when other types are already committed.
Other Super Light Jets Available
The full super light jets category page lists every super light jet we arrange for Mexico departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Embraer Phenom 300 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.