Piston aircraft cover the Bahamas trips that are really transfers: one island to the next, with luggage and not much else. The Piper Cherokee Six PA-32 is a practical fit for a small party crossing to the islands together.
Piper Aircraft introduced the Piper Cherokee Six PA-32 in 1965. Six-seat standard, optional seventh seat introduced October 1966.
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 the Bahamas
For one or two passengers moving between islands, it is frequently the most sensible aircraft available.
Operating cost per hour is the lowest of anything we arrange, which is the argument on a short island sector.
On the published 730 nautical miles of range, allowing for winds and reserves, Orlando, Inagua, and Tampa sit inside a nonstop leg from Nassau. That is a planning number rather than a promise, and the operator will confirm it against your routing.
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
The full pistons category page lists every piston we arrange for Bahamas trips.
Contact
For a quote on a Piper Cherokee Six PA-32 charter to or from the Bahamas, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit 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.