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Cessna Citation Family (Mustang, CJ2, CJ3+, XLS+ / Latitude)

Very light, light, and midsize jets widely used for quick hops and short-to-medium runs from Florida or the U.S. Southeast into the islands. From the economical 4-seat Citation Mustang and 6–7 seat CJ2/CJ3+ to the spacious 8–9 passenger Citation XLS+ and stand-up Citation Latitude, the Citation lineup combines best-in-class runway performance, massive external golf-bag compartments, and high fleet availability across South Florida.

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Cessna Citation Family (Mustang, CJ2, CJ3+, XLS+ / Latitude)
Cessna Citation Family (Mustang, CJ2, CJ3+, XLS+ / Latitude) Typical Charter Rate: $3,100 – $5,800 / hr • 4–9 Passengers
Typical Hourly Charter Range $3,100 – $5,800 / hr
Passenger Seating 4–9 Passengers
Cruise Speed & Range 380–446 KTAS (1,150–2,700 NM)
Minimum Runway Capability 3,100–3,600 ft
Cessna Citation Family (Mustang, CJ2, CJ3+, XLS+ / Latitude) Most Popular U.S.–Caribbean Jet Fleet • 4–9 Passengers

Light & Midsize Jets (Ideal for Regional & U.S.–Caribbean Routes)

Why We Recommend the Cessna Citation Family

Mission Role & Runway Advantage: From the economical 4-seat Citation Mustang and 6–7 seat CJ2/CJ3+ to the spacious 8–9 passenger Citation XLS+ and stand-up Citation Latitude, the Citation lineup combines best-in-class runway performance, massive external golf-bag compartments, and high fleet availability across South Florida.

Prime Bahamas & Caribbean Destinations: Nassau (NAS), Turks & Caicos (PLS), Punta Cana / Casa de Campo (PUJ / LRM), Exuma (GGT), San Juan (SIG / SJU)

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Typical Charter Rates & Associated Costs: Cessna Citation Family

  • Estimated Hourly Charter Rate: $3,100 – $4,300 / hr (Citation Mustang, CJ2+, CJ3+); $4,600 – $5,800 / hr (Citation XLS+ & Citation Latitude)
  • Daily Minimum & Two-Pilot Jet Crew Fees: 2.0-hour daily minimum; type-rated jet crew fees & per diems average $650 – $950/day
  • VIP FBO Handling, Landing & International Ramp Fees: $450 – $950 per stop at Nassau, Providenciales, Casa de Campo, and San Juan FBOs
  • Fuel Surcharges, Customs & Taxes: 7.5% U.S. FET on domestic/qualifying legs; Caribbean VIP customs, overflight permits & departure taxes average $95 – $175/passenger

Textron Aviation's Cessna Citation family forms the backbone of private jet travel between South Florida, the U.S. Southeast, and the Caribbean basin. Because more Citations are based at Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE), Miami-Opa Locka (OPF), Palm Beach International (PBI), and Boca Raton (BCT) than any other jet family, travelers enjoy unmatched scheduling availability and frequent empty-leg opportunities.

Matching the Right Citation Model to Your Caribbean Mission

Rather than a single airplane, the Citation family scales seamlessly across three distinct mission profiles:

  1. Citation Mustang (Very Light Jet, 4 Passengers): Ideal for couples or three to four travelers seeking jet speed at turboprop-competitive pricing for quick 45-to-90-minute hops to Nassau (NAS), Great Exuma (GGT), Marsh Harbour (MHH), or Key West.
  2. Citation CJ2+ & Citation CJ3+ (Light Jets, 6–7 Passengers): Equipped with efficient Williams FJ44 turbofans and trailing-link landing gear, the CJ2+ and CJ3+ cruise at over 415 knots up to 45,000 feet—above tropical weather—making nonstop 90-to-130-minute flights from South Florida to Turks and Caicos (PLS), Grand Cayman (GCM), and Punta Cana (PUJ) effortless.
  3. Citation XLS+ & Citation Latitude (Midsize Jets, 8–9 Passengers): When your party of eight is heading to Casa de Campo (LRM) or San Juan (SIG) with eight full-size golf bags and resort luggage, the Citation XLS+ and flat-floor stand-up Citation Latitude deliver up to 80–127 cubic feet of external heated baggage volume alongside a quiet stand-up cabin and full refreshment center.

Typical Hourly Charter Rates & Associated Costs

Hourly charter rates across the Citation family scale efficiently by cabin size: a Citation Mustang averages $3,100 to $3,600 per hour; a Citation CJ2+ or CJ3+ runs $3,600 to $4,400 per hour; and a midsize Citation XLS+ or Citation Latitude ranges from $4,600 to $5,800 per hour. Associated trip costs include VIP FBO handling and landing fees ($450 to $950 at major Caribbean jet centers like Odyssey Nassau or Provo Air Center), two-pilot crew fees ($650 to $950/day), overflight permits for Southern Caribbean routing, and international customs and passenger departure taxes.