The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a light jet seating up to 9 passengers, with a 3,778 km (2,040 nm) range and a 906 km/h cruise. Charter rates start around $2,800 per hour.
Textron Aviation introduced the Citation CJ3+ in 2014. It belongs to the Light Jet class, powered by 2 Williams International FJ44-3A engines. With a 3,778 km range and seating for up to 9, it suits regional and medium-haul charter. 2Lun compares live availability and instant quotes for the Citation CJ3+ with no membership fees.
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Tracked from ADS-B position reports over the last 12 months (July 2025 – June 2026): we logged 30,585 movements by this type across 177 airports — about 2,549 a month, or 2.9% of all business aviation movements we observe.
Method: ADS-B position reports filtered to business jet and turboprop ICAO types, counted from aircraft on the ground at tracked airports. Figures reflect observed activity across our airport network, not the worldwide fleet total.
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We tracked 30,585 movements by this type over the last 12 months across 177 airports — roughly 2,549 a month, or 2.9% of all business aviation movements in our data.
The airports where this type turns up most are Toronto, Calgary, Scottsdale, Denver. Chartering from one of these usually means less positioning time added to your quote.
Its busiest tracked sectors are Calgary–Vancouver, Vancouver–Calgary, Calgary–Scottsdale. Those pairings have the deepest availability for this type.
Charter rates for the Cessna Citation CJ3+ typically run $2,800–$4,000 per hour, including crew, fuel, insurance and maintenance. A 2-hour daily minimum usually applies, plus positioning fees.
The Citation CJ3+ has a maximum range of approximately 3,778 km (2,040 nautical miles) with 6 passengers — enough for regional and medium-haul routes.
The Cessna Citation CJ3+ typically seats 6 passengers and up to 9 in a high-density layout, with 2 crew.
The Citation CJ3+ cruises at up to 906 km/h (489 knots, Mach 0.74), with a service ceiling of 45,000 ft.
A pre-owned Cessna Citation CJ3+ typically sells for $3,000,000–$7,500,000 (2025 market). Hourly operating cost runs around $2,300.
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