Cessna Citation CJ4 flagship light jet available for private charter through Hogani Jets on the airport apron

Charter a Citation CJ4 Light Jet

Passengers	Range	Speed	Charter From	Best For
Up to 9	2,165 nm	519 mph (451 ktas)	$2,800 / hr	Transcontinental-lite & Caribbean

Please note that the hourly rate is not the total trip cost. Final pricing includes known fees such as landing and handling, crew, overflight permits, and taxes, plus variable costs like repositioning, de-icing, wait time, and overnights. Contact Hogani Jets for an accurate all-in quote.
Hogani Jets coordinates Citation CJ4 charter flights through licensed Part 135 operators, matching this flagship light jet to longer East Coast, transcontinental-lite, and Caribbean routes. The Citation CJ4 is the largest, fastest, and longest-range member of Cessna's CitationJet family, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and seating up to 9 passengers. It has a range of 2,491 miles (2,165 nm) and a cruise speed of 519 mph (451 ktas). Citation CJ4 charter rates run $2,800–$3,700 per flight hour, with one-way trip pricing from roughly $10,000 to $24,000 depending on route. Bridging the light and midsize classes, the CJ4 reaches farther than any other CitationJet, comfortably covering the full Caribbean and coast-to-region US runs, while keeping light-jet operating economics. For a current Citation CJ4 quote, contact Hogani Jets at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573.

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The Citation CJ4 entered service in 2010 as the flagship of Cessna's CitationJet line, 21 inches longer than the CJ3 with a new moderately swept wing derived from the Citation Sovereign and more powerful Williams FJ44-4A engines. The CJ4 Gen2 followed in 2021 with cabin and avionics upgrades. It is the only CitationJet with the range to reach across the full Caribbean and most US coast-to-region pairs nonstop, while retaining the short-runway access and economics of the light-jet class.

Specification	Citation CJ4
Manufacturer	Cessna / Textron Aviation
Aircraft Category	Light Jet (flagship)
Passenger Capacity	Up to 9
Cabin Length	17.3 ft (5.27 m)
Cabin Width	4.8 ft (1.47 m)
Cabin Height	4.8 ft (1.47 m)
Baggage Capacity	77 cu ft (2.2 m³)
Max Range	2,165 nm (4,010 km)
Max Cruise Speed	519 mph (451 ktas)
Cabin Altitude	6,600 ft at FL350
Cabin Noise	65 dBA
Engines	Williams FJ44-4A × 2
Typical Runway Required	~3,410 ft takeoff / 2,590 ft landing
Rate of Climb	4,400 ft per minute
Service Ceiling	45,000 ft
Hourly Charter Rate	$2,800–$3,700

The Citation CJ4 cabin seats up to 9 passengers across a 17.3-foot interior, the longest and quietest in the CitationJet family, with a center-club layout and optional couch seating. It is the most comfortable CJ cabin and the one best suited to the longer trips the type can fly.

Headroom is 4 feet 8 inches at the center aisle. Passengers cannot stand upright, but the extra length and width over the CJ3 make it the roomiest cabin in the line.
Baggage capacity of 77 cubic feet, the largest in the family, across nose and aft compartments handles up to seven passengers with full luggage, skis, or golf bags.
A fully enclosed lavatory is standard, externally serviced, with a sink option on the Gen2.
The CJ4 Gen2 adds a wireless cabin management system, upgraded seating, CoolView skylights, and an onboard media server. Wi-Fi varies by operator, so confirm at booking.

Baggage note for the Citation CJ4: At 77 cubic feet, the CJ4 has the most baggage room in the CitationJet family and handles seven passengers with full luggage comfortably. It is the practical choice within the line for groups travelling with significant gear.

Cessna introduced the Citation CJ4 Gen2 in 2021 as an updated variant of the original CJ4. Performance is unchanged; the Gen2's improvements are concentrated in the cabin and systems. Both are in the current charter fleet.

Specification	Citation CJ4	Citation CJ4 Gen2
Year Introduced	2010	2021
Range	2,165 nm	2,165 nm (identical)
Max Cruise Speed	519 mph (451 ktas)	519 mph (451 ktas)
Engines	Williams FJ44-4A	Williams FJ44-4A (same)
Cabin	Original CJ4 interior	Upgraded seating, CoolView skylights, media server
Cabin Management	Standard	Wireless cabin management system
Charter Pricing	$2,800–$3,700 / hr	$2,800–$3,700 / hr
Availability	High	Growing as newer airframes enter fleets

For most CJ4 charter routes the performance is identical between CJ4 and CJ4 Gen2. The Gen2 offers a more modern cabin and management system. If a Gen2 is available at a similar price, it is generally the preferred option.

The Citation CJ4 performs best on longer routes that use its 2,165nm range, the farthest in the CitationJet family. These represent its most common charter missions.

Route	ICAO Codes	Est. Time	Notes
New York to Miami	KTEB to KOPF	~2h 45m	A core CJ4 run, comfortable for 6 to 7 passengers.
Miami to Turks and Caicos	KOPF to MBPV	~1h 30m	Within CJ4 range, unlike the shorter CJs.
Miami to San Juan	KOPF to TJSJ	~2h 30m	Reaches the longer Caribbean legs nonstop.
New York to Chicago	KTEB to KPWK	~2h	East Coast to Midwest corridor.
Los Angeles to Aspen	KVNY to KASE	~2h	Western mountain access with short-runway capability.

The CJ4's 2,165 nm range is what sets it apart in the family: it reaches the full Caribbean (Turks and Caicos, San Juan) and most US coast-to-region pairs that the CJ1, CJ2, and CJ3 cannot do nonstop, while keeping light-jet economics.

Citation CJ4 charter rates run $2,800–$3,700 per flight hour, the top of the CitationJet family and reflecting its greater range and cabin. Total one-way trip pricing depends on route distance, positioning, and demand. For a current Citation CJ4 quote, contact Hogani Jets at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573.

Route	Est. One-Way Price	Notes
New York to Miami	$14,000 - $22,000+	A core CJ4 transcontinental-lite run.
Miami to Turks and Caicos	$14,000 - $19,000+	Within CJ4 range for the full group.
Miami to San Juan	$16,000 - $23,000+	Longer Caribbean leg, CJ4 reaches nonstop.
New York to Chicago	$11,000 - $16,000+	East Coast to Midwest.
Los Angeles to Aspen	$14,000 - $20,000+	Western mountain run.

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The $2,800–$3,700 hourly rate for a Citation CJ4 charter covers core operational costs. Additional fees and services are quoted separately on every trip, which is important to understand when comparing total trip prices.

Aircraft operation: fuel, crew, and maintenance are included in the hourly rate.
Two certificated pilots: required for all CJ4 charter operations, though the type is single-pilot certified.
Federal excise tax and segment fees: federally mandated, quoted separately.
Positioning costs: charged if the aircraft must reposition to your departure airport.
International handling fees: these apply on Caribbean and other international legs.

Contact Hogani Jets for final pricing and more details.

When buyers cross-shop the CJ4, the two most common comparisons are the Embraer Phenom 300 and the Pilatus PC-24. The Phenom 300 is a popular light jet with similar speed and a slightly larger cabin; the PC-24 offers a bigger cabin and rough-field capability but a slower cruise.

The table below shows where each fits.

Specification	Citation CJ4	Phenom 300	Pilatus PC-24
Passengers	Up to 9	Up to 9	Up to 9
Range	2,165 nm	1,971 nm	2,000 nm
Cruise Speed	519 mph (451 ktas)	521 mph (453 ktas)	489 mph (425 ktas)
Cabin Height	4.8 ft	4.9 ft	4.9 ft
Baggage	77 cu ft	84 cu ft	70 cu ft
Hourly Rate	$2,800–$3,700	$2,900–$3,800	$2,900–$3,800
Best Use Case	Light jet flagship. Range plus economy	Light jet. More cabin, similar speed	Light jet. Big cabin, rough-field

The Citation CJ4 is most frequently chartered on longer East Coast, transcontinental-lite, and full-Caribbean routes that use its range. Links below connect to relevant route and destination pages.

New York to Miami: a core CJ4 run for 6 to 7 pax.
Miami to Turks and Caicos: within CJ4 range, unlike the shorter CJs.
Miami to San Juan: the CJ4 reaches the longer Caribbean legs nonstop.
Caribbean private jet charter: the CJ4 covers the full region.

Hogani Jets coordinates each Cessna Citation CJ4/Gen2 charter through licensed Part 135 operators. Hogani Jets does not operate the aircraft directly. Every charter is conducted by a licensed Part 135 direct air carrier whose crew, maintenance, and operations remain under that carrier's independent operational control, with certifications and safety records reviewed as part of every booking.

Relationship	Aircraft	When to Consider
Step Down	Citation CJ3	Less range (1,875 nm), similar cabin. The value step down for shorter trips.
Family Mid	Citation CJ2	1,613 nm, 7 pax. Regional and near-Caribbean trips.
Entry Level	Citation CJ1	Entry-level, 6 pax, short hops at lowest cost.
Comparable	Phenom 300	Light jet with more cabin and baggage, similar speed.
Step Up	Citation XLS+	Midsize jet with a stand-up cabin for longer trips or bigger groups.

Ready to book a Citation CJ4 private jet or want to check availability? Contact Hogani Jets for a tailored Citation CJ4 quote. Call +1-855-660-0573 or email charter@hoganijets.com, and our team will coordinate the right aircraft and operator for your trip.

Reviewed by Matt Hogan — Founder, Hogani Jets & Aviation Specialist.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Citation CJ4 charter rates run $2,800–$3,700 per flight hour, the top of the CitationJet family. One-way trip pricing ranges from about $10,000 for shorter runs to $24,000 for longer Caribbean legs like Miami to San Juan. Pricing varies by route, positioning, and season.

The Citation CJ4 seats up to 9 passengers, with 8 to 9 typical in charter configurations. It is the roomiest CitationJet, with the longest cabin and most baggage space in the family.

The Citation CJ4 has a range of 2,165 nautical miles (2,491 miles) at typical charter payload, the farthest in the CitationJet family. This reaches the full Caribbean, including Turks and Caicos and San Juan, and most US coast-to-region city pairs nonstop, which the shorter CJ1, CJ2, and CJ3 cannot.

The Citation CJ4 Gen2, introduced in 2021, keeps the same performance as the original CJ4 but adds cabin and systems upgrades: a wireless cabin management system, upgraded seating, CoolView skylights, and an onboard media server. The Gen2 typically prices at the upper end of the light-jet charter range.

The CJ4 is the flagship. It has more range (2,165 nm), a longer cabin, more baggage, and a higher cruise speed than the CJ3 (1,875 nm), CJ2 (1,613 nm), and CJ1 (1,328 nm). It is the only CitationJet that reaches the full Caribbean and most US coast-to-region pairs nonstop, while keeping light-jet economics.

Yes. The CJ4 needs about 3,410 feet of runway at sea level under standard conditions, keeping the short-field access the CitationJet line is known for despite its greater size and range, which is valuable for Caribbean island and mountain airports.

Within the light-jet class, the CJ4 is the answer: its 2,165 nm range reaches Turks and Caicos, San Juan, and the wider Caribbean nonstop, where the CJ1, CJ2, and CJ3 fall short, while keeping light-jet operating costs. For more cabin, the Phenom 300 or a midsize jet is the alternative.

No. Hogani Jets is an air charter broker and does not own or operate aircraft. All Citation CJ4 charters are facilitated through licensed Part 135 direct air carriers, who maintain full operational control and regulatory compliance for every flight.

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Last Updated: 04 Nov 2026, 01:58 PM ET

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