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Cessna Citation CJ4

The CJ4 is the fastest and longest-legged CitationJet, and in Palm Beach that combination sells itself: eight seats, 451 knots and 2,165 nautical miles of range from KDJT, which covers Chicago, Boston and most of the Caribbean nonstop. It gives midsize reach at a light jet operating cost.

Cessna gave the CJ4 a swept wing, a stretched fuselage and Williams FJ44-4A turbofans, putting it at the top of the CJ line from 2010. Seven to eight seats, roughly 2,165 nautical miles of range and 451 knots of cruise. The type is certified for single-pilot operation, and most charter operators still crew it with two. Every Cessna Citation CJ4 we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.

Cessna Citation CJ4 light jet for Palm Beach charter

Performance and Cabin

  • Category: Light Jet
  • Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
  • Year introduced: 2010
  • Seating: 7 to 8
  • Crew: 2
  • Range: 2,165 nautical miles
  • Cruise speed: 451 knots
  • Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
  • Length: 53.4 feet
  • Wingspan: 50.8 feet
  • Height: 15.4 feet
  • Baggage volume: 77 cubic feet
  • Lavatory: Enclosed

Why the Cessna Citation CJ4 Fits Palm Beach

Caribbean reach without changing category. Grand Cayman at roughly 450 nautical miles, Providenciales at roughly 520, Santo Domingo at roughly 760 and San Juan at roughly 925 are all nonstop from KDJT with a full cabin.

St Barts takes only small, specifically approved aircraft, so a CJ4 flies Palm Beach to St Maarten at roughly 1,075 nautical miles and the last few minutes go by approved light aircraft or helicopter. We arrange both halves as one trip, and any landing permits are applied for once the trip is booked.

Speed northbound. On the 900 nautical mile Teterboro leg the CJ4 saves close to half an hour against an older light jet, which in season can be the difference between making a dinner on the island and missing it.

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Cessna Citation CJ4 view for Palm Beach charter

Vetting Behind Every Trip

Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:

  • FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
  • Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
  • Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
  • Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.

Charter Pricing Reference

Industry hourly rates for the Cessna Citation CJ4 run $4,000 to $5,500 per hour as of 9/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.

Expect $4,000 to $5,500 per hour as of 9/2026, the top of the light jet range and still under most midsize quotes. On long legs the speed pulls block time down, so compare trip totals, not hourly rates.

Other Light Jets Available

The full light jets category page lists every light jet we arrange for Palm Beach departures.

Contact

For a quote on a Cessna Citation CJ4 charter from Palm Beach, FL, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.

The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Cessna unless noted otherwise.