Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
C208Turboprop SingleCurated data · 2026-06The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan is the stretched-fuselage version of the Caravan family, a single-engine turboprop in production since 1990.
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Frequently asked questions about the cost
How much does it cost to operate the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 1,940 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 1,026 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves, fees) plus US$ 182,663 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance, training).
How much does it cost per year to keep the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan flying 200 hours?
About US$ 387,903 per year (roughly R$ 2,102,318 at today's exchange rate), of which 53% is variable cost (depends on hours flown) and 47% is fixed cost (exists even with the aircraft parked).
How much fuel does the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan burn per hour, in cost?
About US$ 347 per flight hour, at the US$ 6.20 per gallon used in this simulation (reference price, not today's quote). Fuel is usually the largest variable cost item.
How much does the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan cost per nautical mile?
About US$ 10.43 per nautical mile, at a cruise speed of 186 kt. It is the right metric to compare aircraft of different speeds on the same route.
What is the difference between variable and fixed cost?
Variable cost only exists when the aircraft flies: fuel, engine program, hourly maintenance reserves and landing fees. Fixed cost exists even with the aircraft in the hangar: crew, hangarage, insurance, training and subscriptions. That is why total cost per hour falls the more hours per year the aircraft flies.
Estimates from the Jet Tracker cost engine under the assumptions shown in the calculator. They do not replace a quote from an operator, MRO or insurer.