Private charter between Mesa and Cedar Rapids starts at US$28,000 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from Mesa (AZA) to Cedar Rapids (IOW), and from Cedar Rapids (IOW) back to Mesa (AZA).
Mesa and Cedar Rapids lie approximately 1,995 km apart (1,240 mi / 1,077 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$28,000 – US$77,000 for a one-way charter between Mesa and Cedar Rapids, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 53m | 2h 36m – 3h 10m | US$40,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 41m | 2h 25m – 2h 57m | US$55,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 53m | US$40,000 – US$56,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 52m | US$44,000 – US$61,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 45m | US$48,000 – US$67,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 41m | US$55,000 – US$77,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 41m | US$60,500 – US$84,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 45m | US$66,000 – US$92,500 | 9-12 |
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.
On Mesa–Cedar Rapids, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Mesa, United States: Mesa Gateway Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Pegasus Airpark, Falcon Field, Scottsdale Airport and Phoenix Deer Valley Airport.
Cedar Rapids, United States: Iowa City Municipal Airport and Independence Municipal Airport.
| Mesa Gateway Airport | Iowa City Municipal Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KIWA / AZA | KIOW / IOW |
| Longest hard runway | 10,401 ft | 5,002 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 1,382 ft | 668 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 31 km |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,802 ft spare |
2,180 km 314 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,102 ft spare |
2,410 km 84 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,502 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,206 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,724 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,156 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 802 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,406 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 574 ft short |
4,600 km 2,106 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 72 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,432 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 102 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,906 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 310 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,726 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 438 ft short |
7,400 km 4,906 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 298 ft short |
7,800 km 5,306 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 212 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,906 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 998 ft short |
14,260 km 11,766 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 798 ft short |
11,112 km 8,618 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 998 ft short |
12,960 km 10,466 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 202 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,451 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (11,489 ft, 36 km) · Pegasus Airpark (5,124 ft, 12 km) · Falcon Field (5,100 ft, 18 km) · Scottsdale Airport (8,249 ft, 42 km) · Independence Municipal Airport (5,500 ft, 67 km) · Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark (4,000 ft, 45 km) · Belle Plaine Municipal Airport (4,001 ft, 48 km) · Monticello Regional Airport (4,400 ft, 59 km)
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Mesa–Cedar Rapids sector leaves when you do.
Demand on Mesa–Cedar Rapids comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$28,000 – US$77,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 53m gate to gate across the 1,995 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Mesa–Cedar Rapids 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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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