Charter a Falcon 20 Midsize Jet

The Mystere 20 prototype first flew on May 4, 1963. Dassault marketed it in North America as the Falcon 20, and production ran from 1965 to 1988. A pair of rear-mounted turbofan engines and a highly swept, slatted wing define this aircraft.

On June 10, 1965, Jacqueline Auriol flew the first Falcon 20 prototype to a women's world speed record. She averaged 859 kilometers per hour over a 1,000-kilometer course. This was a genuine, documented milestone, not marketing language.

Pan American World Airways marketed the aircraft in North America as the Fan Jet Falcon. Pan Am had ordered 160 units by 1967. That partnership gave Dassault its first serious foothold in the US market.

The most remarkable connection belongs to FedEx. Founder Frederick Smith chose the Falcon 20 to launch his overnight delivery service. A converted Falcon 20 carried FedEx's first air express package on April 17, 1973. At its peak, FedEx operated 33 of them.

In November 2012, a Falcon 20 became the first civil jet to fly on pure biofuel. This was a genuine milestone in sustainable aviation. The US Coast Guard also flew a dedicated variant, the HU-25 Guardian, for search-and-rescue missions into the 2010s.

Production ended in 1988, making the Falcon 20 a genuinely vintage design. A 2015 FAA noise rule prohibits aircraft under 75,000 pounds that lack Stage 3 compliance from flying domestically.

Any Falcon 20 in US charter service today has been modified to meet this standard. This is typically done through re-engining or a hush kit. Confirm this compliance with your operator when booking.

A midsize jet trades some efficiency for more cabin room, range, and passenger capacity than a light jet offers.

• More cabin room: a genuine stand-up cabin, unusually spacious for a jet of this era.
• More seats: up to 9 passengers versus 4 to 6 for most light jets.
• Genuine speed: 470 knots cruise, among the faster midsize jets of any generation.
• Best mission: regional trips for groups who value a genuine piece of aviation history alongside performance.

The Falcon 20 seats up to 9 passengers

• Rear-mounted engines keep cabin noise and vibration notably low for a jet of this era.
• An enclosed lavatory is standard equipment.
• Cabin configuration and amenities vary meaningfully between individual aircraft given decades of production and upgrades.
• There is no flight attendant standard on this aircraft category; confirm service expectations at booking.

The Falcon 20 performs best on regional routes where genuine cruise speed matters alongside cost.

Falcon 20 charter rates typically run $3,000–$4,500 per flight hour, with variation by operator and aircraft equipment. Total one-way trip pricing depends on route distance, positioning, and demand. 

Contact Hogani Jets at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573 for a current quote.

The hourly rate covers core operational costs. Additional fees are quoted separately on every trip.

• Aircraft operation: fuel, crew, and maintenance are included in the hourly rate.
• Two certificated pilots: standard for Falcon 20 charter operations.
• Federal excise tax and segment fees: federally mandated, quoted separately.
• Positioning costs: charged if the aircraft must reposition to your departure airport.
• International handling fees: apply on Caribbean, Canada, and other international hops.

Contact Hogani Jets for current pricing and details.

The most common cross-shop comparisons are the Citation Excel and the Hawker 750. The Excel offers newer avionics; the Hawker 750 offers more range. The Falcon 20 wins on outright cruise speed and history.

Every Falcon 20 charter operator's Part 135 certificate, insurance coverage, and safety record is independently reviewed before booking. ARGUS, Wyvern, or IS-BAO ratings are considered where they exist as one part of that review.

Given the aircraft's age, confirm your specific operator's engine and noise-compliance modifications directly. Hogani Jets does not operate the aircraft. 

Every charter is conducted by a licensed Part 135 direct air carrier under that carrier's independent operational control.

The Falcon 20 is a strong fit on fast regional legs where cruise speed matters alongside cost. The following Hogani Jets route pages cover its most relevant charter corridors.

• New York to Chicago private jet charter
• Dallas to Houston private jet charter
• Miami to the Bahamas private jet charter

Ready to book a Dassault Falcon 20 charter or check availability? Contact Hogani Jets for a tailored quote. 

Call +1-855-660-0573 or email charter@hoganijets.com, and our team will coordinate the right aircraft and operator for your trip.