Charter the Original Citation Jet (CJ1) from Cessna
Private Jets Teterboro offers private jet services on the Cessna Citation CJ1, the original entry-level jet in Cessna’s Citation family of business jets, offering seating for 4 passengers in club configuration.
The Cessna Citation Jet (CJ1) is ideal for short to medium distance charter flights such as trips between New York and Chicago, Toronto, or Washington DC.
Call us at +1 (888) 987-5387 or request a quote for pricing & availability on Cessna CJ1 and similar entry-level jets near you.
Citation CJ1 Pricing, Performance & Specifications
The cost to charter a Citation CJ1 starts at around $2,000 an hour*. Hourly rates do not include all taxes, fuel, and other fees. Hourly rates will vary based year of make/model, schedule, routing, passenger & baggage totals, and other factors.
- Year of Make: 1993 — 2011
- Manufacturer: Cessna
- Class: Entry Level Jet
- Price: $1,395,000 (pre-owned)
- Hourly Rate$2,800 to $3,800 per hour (as of 7/2026)
General Description
- Crew: 2 pilots
- Height: 13′ 7″
- Length: 42′ 7″
- Wingspan: 46′ 9″
- MTOW: 10,600 lb
- External Baggage: 51 cu ft
Performance Specifications
- Top Speed: 438 mph (381 kts; 704 km/h)
- Cruise Speed: 353 mph (307 kts; 568 km/h)
- Range: 775 nmi (max: 1,161 nmi)
- Climb Rate: 3,230 ft/min
- Ceiling: 41,000 ft
- Runway: 4,220 ft (takeoff); 4,407 ft (landing)
- Engines: 2x Williams FJ44-1A
Interior Dimensions
- Seats: 4-5
- Height: 4′ 8″
- Width: 4′ 9″
- Length: 11′ 0″
- Volume: 201 cu ft
- Internal Baggage: 8 cu ft
- Bathroom: Enclosed Lav
Cessna Citation CJ1 Jet Charter Services
The Cessna Citation CJ1 is an ideal entry-level jet for private flights to/from business meetings, vacations, and special events. For pricing & availability on private jet charter services, call us directly at 1-888-987-5387.
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; reports may be provided on request.
- 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.
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.