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

Cessna Citation III charter pricing varies by route, time to departure, and operator. Empty leg pricing on the Cessna Citation III 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 III?

12 certified charter operators currently fly the Cessna Citation III on SkyAccess, with 17 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 III empty leg flights available?

SkyAccess currently has 12 upcoming Cessna Citation III 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 III empty legs appear.

Is the Cessna Citation III a safe aircraft to charter?

The Cessna Citation III is a type-certificated airframe. Safety at the trip level depends on the operator, not the airframe model — every operator on SkyAccess holds an active air carrier certificate (Part 135 in the U.S., or the equivalent authority abroad), and many carry additional third-party audits (ARGUS, Wyvern, IS-BAO). Check the operator's profile for their specific certification and audit history.

Cessna Citation III Charter — 12 Operators, 17 Aircraft | SkyAccess

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Cessna Citation III — Private Jet Charter

The Cessna Citation III is a midsize jet aircraft with a maximum range of 2,348 nm, 8 seats. SkyAccess tracks 17 active Cessna Citation III aircraft across 12 certified charter operators, with 12 upcoming empty legs published on this type.

Last updated Jul 2, 2026.

Cessna Citation III Specifications

Seats: 8
Max range: 2,348 nm
Max speed: —
Ceiling: —
Cabin LxWxH: —
Cabin volume: —
Engines: —
MTOW: —

Operators flying the Cessna Citation III (12)

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Active Cessna Citation III aircraft on SkyAccess (17)

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Tail numbers, year, operator, and base for the 17 active Cessna Citation III aircraft on SkyAccess are available to members.

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Frequently asked about Cessna Citation III charter

How much does it cost to charter a Cessna Citation III?: Cessna Citation III charter pricing varies by route, time to departure, and operator. Empty leg pricing on the Cessna Citation III 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 III?: 12 certified charter operators currently fly the Cessna Citation III on SkyAccess, with 17 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 III empty leg flights available?: SkyAccess currently has 12 upcoming Cessna Citation III 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 III empty legs appear.
Is the Cessna Citation III a safe aircraft to charter?: The Cessna Citation III is a type-certificated airframe. Safety at the trip level depends on the operator, not the airframe model — every operator on SkyAccess holds an active air carrier certificate (Part 135 in the U.S., or the equivalent authority abroad), and many carry additional third-party audits (ARGUS, Wyvern, IS-BAO). Check the operator's profile for their specific certification and audit history.