Private charter between Caracas and Merida starts at US$9,500 aboard a very light jet.
We fly Caracas (CCS) ⇄ Merida (MRD) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Caracas and Merida lie approximately 509 km apart (317 mi / 275 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Caracas–Merida spans US$9,500 – US$22,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 06m | 59 min – 1h 13m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 03m | 57 min – 1h 09m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 06m | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 05m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 03m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 03m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 02m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 00m | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Caracas–Merida charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Caracas, Venezuela: Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport and Caracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International Airport.
Merida, Venezuela: Alberto Carnevalli Airport and Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport.
| Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport | Alberto Carnevalli Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | SVMI / CCS | SVMD / MRD |
| Longest hard runway | 11,483 ft | 5,348 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 234 ft | 5,007 ft |
Alberto Carnevalli Airport is at 5,007 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,848 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,163 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,348 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,063 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,148 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,543 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,448 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,773 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,348 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,263 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,848 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,343 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,148 ft spare |
1,480 km 843 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,848 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,063 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,070 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,013 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,148 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,263 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 228 ft short |
4,600 km 3,963 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 418 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,289 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 448 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,763 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 656 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,583 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 92 ft short |
7,400 km 6,763 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 48 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,163 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 558 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,763 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 652 ft short |
14,260 km 13,623 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 452 ft short |
11,112 km 10,475 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 652 ft short |
12,960 km 12,323 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 548 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,308 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Caracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International Airport (6,562 ft, 40 km) · Metropolitano International Airport (4,659 ft, 57 km) · El Palmar Airport (4,137 ft, 67 km) · Helicópteros del Caribe Heliport · Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (10,645 ft, 56 km) · GN El Escalante HLS
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Caracas–Merida sector leaves when you do.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 509 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$9,500 – US$22,500 range for Caracas–Merida, confirmed once we check live availability.
Demand on Caracas–Merida comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$9,500 – US$22,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 06m gate to gate across the 509 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Caracas–Merida charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Merida to Caracas runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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