The Learjet 45 is Bombardier’s full-size super light jet, and in the Mexico market it combines Learjet speed with a cabin that can take seven to nine passengers across the most active US-to-Mexico corridors. It is a common answer on the Texas-to-Monterrey and Florida-to-Cancun sectors where the group is larger than most light jets comfortably fit.
Bombardier built the Learjet 45 with Honeywell TFE731-20 engines, a stand-up flat-floor cabin and the handling inherited from the Learjet line. The 45XR variant added higher thrust for improved hot-and-high performance. Seven to nine seats, 464 knots and 1,968 nautical miles of range.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier (Learjet)
- Year introduced: 1998-2012
- Seating: 7 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,968 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 464 knots
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 57.6 feet
- Wingspan: 47.8 feet
- Height: 14.1 feet
- Baggage volume: 65 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Learjet 45 Fits Mexico
Nine seats at 464 knots for roughly 2,000 nautical miles is the combination that makes the Learjet 45 a genuine option for medium-size Mexico groups. A corporate team of eight flying into Monterrey from Dallas, or a family of eight flying into Cancun from Miami, both fit without a second aircraft conversation. The Learjet 35 carries fewer people at the same speed; the Phenom 300 carries similar passengers at slightly lower speed.
The 45XR variant’s extra thrust improves departure performance at Toluca, the Mexico City-area gateway at 8,460 feet of elevation. When the aircraft on offer is identified as a 45XR versus a standard 45, that difference is worth noting for any Mexico City routing where Toluca will be the departure point. We confirm which variant is on the quote and request actual performance data from the operator.
Monterrey’s General Mariano Escobedo International Airport sits at 1,280 feet of elevation, so density altitude is not a concern there. The airport has a dedicated GA terminal with VIP and crew lounges and operates as an Airport of Entry. AOPA notes that permit approval at Monterrey can require up to one week, so planning the AIU permit well ahead is worth raising early in the booking.
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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 Learjet 45 run $4,200 to $5,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Learjet 45 quotes mid-band for Mexico super lights and typically delivers the lowest cost per seat of any aircraft in this category for a full nine-passenger Mexico trip.
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 Learjet 45 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.