Embraer Phenom 100 & Phenom 300 Charter Rates & Guide

Embraer Phenom 100EV & Phenom 300E

Popular light and super-light jets known for fast cruising speeds and modern, comfortable cabins. With a blistering 464-knot (Mach 0.80) high-speed cruise, oversized panoramic windows, the lowest cabin altitude in its class, and a 74–84 cubic-foot baggage hold, the Embraer Phenom 300E outpaces other light jets from Miami or Palm Beach to Nassau, Turks & Caicos, and the Dominican Republic.

Why We Recommend the Embraer Phenom 100 / 300

Mission Role & Runway Advantage: With a blistering 464-knot (Mach 0.80) high-speed cruise, oversized panoramic windows, the lowest cabin altitude in its class, and a 74–84 cubic-foot baggage hold, the Embraer Phenom 300E outpaces other light jets from Miami or Palm Beach to Nassau, Turks & Caicos, and the Dominican Republic.

Prime Bahamas & Caribbean Destinations: Nassau (NAS), Turks & Caicos (PLS), Punta Cana (PUJ), North Eleuthera (ELH), St. Thomas (STT), San Juan (SIG)

Typical Charter Rates & Associated Costs: Embraer Phenom 100 & 300

Estimated Hourly Charter Rate: $3,200 – $3,800 / hr (Phenom 100 / 100EV, 4–5 pax); $4,100 – $4,800 / hr (Phenom 300 / 300E, 7–8 pax)
Daily Minimum & Crew Costs: 2.0-hour daily minimum; dual-pilot crew fees average $650 – $900/day plus hotel/per diem on multi-day stays
VIP FBO Ramp, Handling & Landing Fees: $400 – $850 per stop at executive FBO terminals across the Bahamas and 18°N Caribbean
International Customs, Overflight & Passenger Taxes: $90 – $165 per passenger in international arrival/departure taxes plus $250 – $450 VIP customs handling

For more than a decade, the Embraer Phenom 300 series has held the title of the world's most delivered and most requested light business jet—and alongside its nimble sibling, the four-to-five-passenger Phenom 100EV, it is a favorite across the South Florida to Caribbean corridor. Built in Melbourne, Florida, the Phenom lineup blends sleek Italian-inspired OvalLite cabin ergonomics with high-Mach swept-wing performance.

Why the Embraer Phenom 100 & 300 Excel on Bahamas & 18°N Routes

When flying out of Miami-Opa Locka (OPF), Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE), or Palm Beach International (PBI), the Phenom family delivers three decisive advantages for island flyers:

Midsize Jet Speed at Light Jet Economics: The Phenom 300E cruises at up to 464 knots (Mach 0.80) at 45,000 feet with a 2,010-nautical-mile range. That speed turns Miami to Nassau (NAS) into a 40-minute sprint, Fort Lauderdale to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos (PLS) into a 90-minute nonstop flight, and Palm Beach to Punta Cana (PUJ) or San Juan (SIG) into an effortless two-hour journey.
Best-in-Class Pressurization & Cabin Comfort: Long overwater flights feel noticeably fresher thanks to the Phenom 300E's 6,600-foot maximum cabin altitude at 45,000 feet, largest-in-class windows, air-stair door with handrail, and fully enclosed rear lavatory.
Generous External Baggage Hold: Both the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 feature huge external aft baggage compartments designed explicitly to accommodate full-size golf bags, dive gear, strollers, and hard-shell suitcases without encroaching on passenger legroom.

Average Hourly Charter Rates & Associated Costs

Chartering an Embraer Phenom 100 or 100EV averages $3,200 to $3,800 per flight hour, making it ideal for couples or groups of four heading to Nassau, Eleuthera, or Exuma. The larger seven-to-eight-passenger Phenom 300 and 300E average $4,100 to $4,800 per flight hour. Standard associated costs include a 2-hour daily minimum, two-pilot crew fees ($650 to $900/day), VIP FBO handling and landing charges ($400 to $850 per stop), and Bahamian or Caribbean customs and passenger departure taxes.