Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 Charter
Published Jun 17, 2026
The Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 is the largest and longest-legged of the CJ family — a true light jet that seats seven to eight and ranks among the most popular charter aircraft on the New York–Miami corridor. It pairs a roomy stand-up-capable cabin with the speed and range to fly the route nonstop and still reach onward Florida cities without a second thought.
- 2,165 nm range
- 451 ktas cruise
- 7–8 passengers
Private charters on the New York–Miami corridor depart from Teterboro Airport (TEB), Westchester County Airport (HPN), Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) or Republic Airport (FRG), and arrive at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Miami International Airport (MIA) or President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT).
Citation CJ4 specifications
Manufacturer performance figures — Textron Aviation (Cessna).
Range and speed on the New York–Miami corridor
With 2,165 nautical miles of range — the most in the CJ line — the CJ4 covers the 950-mile New York–Miami leg nonstop with every seat filled, full baggage and IFR reserves, even against a stiff winter headwind. There is comfortable margin left for a diversion or an onward hop to Naples or Key West.
A Mach 0.77 cruise, roughly 451 knots true airspeed, puts Teterboro to Opa-locka at about two and a half hours, and a 45,000-foot ceiling lets the jet climb above the weather and the airline traffic stacked over the Eastern Seaboard.
A stretched CJ cabin
At 17 feet 4 inches, the CJ4 cabin is the longest in the family, seating seven to eight in a club layout with a dropped aisle for easy movement and 77 cubic feet of baggage — plenty for golf clubs and full-size cases on a South Florida weekend.
The quiet Williams International FJ44-4A engines and a well-insulated cabin keep conversation easy at cruise, while the Garmin flight deck and single-pilot certification help hold operating costs, and charter rates, in check.
Where the CJ4 fits among light jets
- Longest range in the Citation CJ family at 2,165 nm
- Nonstop New York to Miami with full seats and reserves
- Roomy seven-to-eight-seat cabin with 77 cu ft of baggage
- 45,000-foot ceiling for a smooth, weather-topping ride
- One of the most widely operated light jets — easy to source on the route
Inside the Citation CJ4
Other Light Jets for the NYC–MIA route
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Citation CJ4 charter from New York to Miami?
A one-way Citation CJ4 charter on the New York–Miami route is typically $14,000 to $21,000 all-in, depending on the date and availability. Empty-leg flights on this corridor can be considerably less. Your quote includes fuel, fees and taxes.
How many passengers does the Citation CJ4 seat?
The CJ4 seats seven to eight passengers in a typical charter configuration, with a maximum of ten. It is among the roomiest light jets, comfortable for a full group with luggage on the New York–Miami route.
Can the Citation CJ4 fly New York to Miami nonstop?
Yes. With 2,165 nautical miles of range — the most in the CJ family — against the route's roughly 950, it flies the corridor nonstop in either direction with a full cabin and IFR reserves.
How fast is the Citation CJ4?
It cruises at Mach 0.77, about 451 knots true airspeed, which puts the New York–Miami flight at roughly two and a half hours depending on the winds.
How is the CJ4 different from the CJ3+?
The CJ4 is the larger, faster and longer-range sibling: a stretched 17-foot-4-inch cabin seating up to eight, 2,165 nm of range and a Mach 0.77 cruise, versus the CJ3+'s shorter cabin and slightly lower speed. We are happy to compare the two for your trip.
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