The Piper Cherokee Six is a single-engine aircraft that carries six or seven people, which is unusual enough to give it a particular place in the Orlando short-hop market. Regional Florida legs and Bahamas day trips only, at 146 knots.
Piper built the PA-32 Cherokee Six from 1965 as a fixed-gear single with a large cabin, a rear double door and seating for six or seven. Cruise is around 146 knots and range is 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 Orlando
Seven seats behind one engine at this price is the whole proposition, and around Orlando it suits short group movements where a turboprop would be too much aircraft and a six-seat piston twin would cost more: Nassau, Freeport, the closer Bahamian cays, and short Florida hops to the Gulf Coast or the Keys. Single-engine Part 135 authority for commercial passenger work requires specific FAA approval, and we confirm the operator holds it before quoting.
At 146 knots this is the slowest aircraft on the site, and 730 nautical miles is among the shortest ranges. Anything much beyond a Bahamas crossing or two hours from Orlando and the time cost stops being worth the saving. The aircraft earns its place on the genuinely short legs, not on anything heading north or west.
The rear double door makes loading bulky items straightforward, which is why the type turns up on fishing trips, dive charters, and equipment runs from Kissimmee Gateway or smaller Central Florida strips rather than on business travel. For a family of six heading to a Bahamas island for a long weekend it is worth pricing before assuming a larger aircraft is necessary.
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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
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 Orlando departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Piper Cherokee Six PA-32 charter in or out of Orlando, 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.