The Piper Cherokee Six PA-32 is a single-engine piston that handles Mexico’s lightest group charter missions, carrying up to six passengers on short coastal hops at the most accessible price point on this aircraft list.
Piper built the PA-32 Cherokee Six as a six-seat single-engine piston with a Lycoming IO-540 engine. It seats six to seven passengers in a stretched fuselage, cruises around 146 knots to 16,250 feet, and carries a range of roughly 730 nautical miles. Full specifications for the Piper Cherokee Six PA-32 are published by Piper Aircraft.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Piston
- Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft
- Year introduced: 1965
- Seating: 6 to 7
- Crew: 1
- Range: 730 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 146 knots
- Service ceiling: 16,250 feet
- Length: 27.7 feet
- Wingspan: 32.8 feet
- Height: 7.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 30 cubic feet
Why the Piper Cherokee Six PA-32 Fits Mexico
Short coastal transfers under 500 nautical miles in good weather are the Cherokee Six’s Mexico territory. Small resort runs in Baja, coastal Jalisco, or Quintana Roo where the group is large enough to fill the cabin but the budget does not reach a twin: that is the mission profile that puts this aircraft on a Mexico quote.
Six to seven seats in a single-engine piston is a different risk conversation than a twin. Clients should understand that single-engine commercial operations in Mexico operate under specific operator authorization and are typically appropriate only for short overland routes in good visibility conditions. We make that clear before confirming.
At 146 knots cruise the Cherokee Six is the slowest aircraft on this list. On a one-hour coastal run that is not a significant constraint; on a 600-nautical-mile Mexico trip it is four hours in the air, which changes the value calculation against a faster aircraft at a higher rate.
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.
- 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 Piper Cherokee Six PA-32 run $800 to $1,200 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Cherokee Six quotes at the lowest price point on this list and is the right aircraft only for a small coastal hop where every other option is over-budget.
Other Pistons Available
- Beech Baron 58
- Beechcraft Baron G58
- Cessna 340
- Cirrus SR-22
- Piper Aerostar 600
- Piper Navajo / Cheyenne / Chieftain
The full pistons category page lists every piston we arrange for Mexico departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Piper Cherokee Six PA-32 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.