Cessna Citation CJ3

The CJ-series workhorse — docile, efficient, everywhere. A charter fleet staple for two decades.

Typically seats

6–7

Class

Class hourly rate (est)

$2,500–$4,500

Rates are the light jet class band from our estimator — a specific Cessna Citation CJ3's quote depends on its operator, age, and home base.

The CJ3 sits in the sweet spot of Cessna's CitationJet series: more cabin and range than the entry CJs, without the cost step of a midsize. Operators fleet-buy it for the same reasons pilots love it — forgiving handling, strong short-field performance, and maintenance economics honed over a huge installed base.

For passengers it means availability: CJ3s are common at nearly every SoCal field, so a quote on this type tends to come back fast and priced keenly. The cabin seats six in club-plus-forward configuration with jet-appropriate luggage space — a dependable, no-drama way to fly private.

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