How much does it cost to charter a Cessna Citation CJ3?

Cessna Citation CJ3 charter pricing varies by route, time to departure, and operator. Empty leg pricing on the Cessna Citation CJ3 runs 25–80% below the equivalent on-demand charter rate, with the deepest discounts inside the 72-hour window before departure. On-demand retail charter on the same aircraft is the right product for fixed-date trips.

Which operators fly the Cessna Citation CJ3?

45 FAA Part 135 operators currently fly the Cessna Citation CJ3 on SkyAccess, with 50 active aircraft on the certificates. Each operator's profile lists the specific tail numbers, year of manufacture, base location, and current FAA registration status.

Are there Cessna Citation CJ3 empty leg flights available?

SkyAccess currently has 12 upcoming Cessna Citation CJ3 empty leg flights published across partner operators. Inventory turns over hourly as operators publish new positioning legs and existing legs are booked — set a saved-search alert on the model to be notified when new Cessna Citation CJ3 empty legs appear.

Is the Cessna Citation CJ3 a safe aircraft to charter?

The Cessna Citation CJ3 is an FAA-certificated airframe. Safety at the trip level depends on the operator, not the airframe model — every operator on SkyAccess holds an active FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate and many carry additional third-party audits (ARGUS, Wyvern, IS-BAO). Check the operator's profile for their specific certification and audit history.

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Cessna Citation CJ3 — Private Jet Charter

The Cessna Citation CJ3 is a light jet aircraft with a maximum range of 2,040 nm, 8 seats. SkyAccess tracks 50 active Cessna Citation CJ3 aircraft across 45 FAA Part 135 charter operators, with 12 upcoming empty legs published on this type.

Last updated Jul 2, 2026.

Cessna Citation CJ3 Specifications

Seats: 8
Max range: 2,040 nm
Max speed: —
Ceiling: —
Cabin LxWxH: —
Cabin volume: —
Engines: —
MTOW: —

Operators flying the Cessna Citation CJ3 (45)

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Active Cessna Citation CJ3 aircraft on SkyAccess (50)

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Tail numbers, year, operator, and base for the 50 active Cessna Citation CJ3 aircraft on SkyAccess are available to members.

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Frequently asked about Cessna Citation CJ3 charter

How much does it cost to charter a Cessna Citation CJ3?: Cessna Citation CJ3 charter pricing varies by route, time to departure, and operator. Empty leg pricing on the Cessna Citation CJ3 runs 25–80% below the equivalent on-demand charter rate, with the deepest discounts inside the 72-hour window before departure. On-demand retail charter on the same aircraft is the right product for fixed-date trips.
Which operators fly the Cessna Citation CJ3?: 45 FAA Part 135 operators currently fly the Cessna Citation CJ3 on SkyAccess, with 50 active aircraft on the certificates. Each operator's profile lists the specific tail numbers, year of manufacture, base location, and current FAA registration status.
Are there Cessna Citation CJ3 empty leg flights available?: SkyAccess currently has 12 upcoming Cessna Citation CJ3 empty leg flights published across partner operators. Inventory turns over hourly as operators publish new positioning legs and existing legs are booked — set a saved-search alert on the model to be notified when new Cessna Citation CJ3 empty legs appear.
Is the Cessna Citation CJ3 a safe aircraft to charter?: The Cessna Citation CJ3 is an FAA-certificated airframe. Safety at the trip level depends on the operator, not the airframe model — every operator on SkyAccess holds an active FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate and many carry additional third-party audits (ARGUS, Wyvern, IS-BAO). Check the operator's profile for their specific certification and audit history.