Cessna Citation Excel Charter
Published Jun 20, 2026
The Cessna Citation Excel is the best-selling midsize jet ever built — and that popularity is the point. It put a true stand-up cabin within reach at a sensible price, and its huge in-service fleet keeps it among the most available and best-value midsize charters on the New York–Miami corridor.
- 1,657 nm range
- 433 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 Excel specifications
Manufacturer performance figures — Textron Aviation (Cessna).
The value benchmark of the midsize class
No midsize jet has sold more than the Excel and its XLS successors, and that scale works in a charter client's favour: a large operating fleet means broad availability on the New York–Miami corridor and charter rates that sit at the friendly end of the midsize band. For travellers who want a genuine stand-up cabin without paying flagship prices, it is the natural starting point.
A 5-foot-8-inch stand-up cabin, an enclosed lavatory and 80 cubic feet of baggage cover the practical needs of a group heading to South Florida, with the proven reliability that comes from one of the most thoroughly understood jets in the sky.
Ample range for the corridor
The Excel's 1,657 nautical miles of range is shorter than its longer-legged midsize cousins, but it is comfortably more than the route asks: against the 950-mile corridor it flies Teterboro or Westchester to Opa-locka or Fort Lauderdale Executive nonstop with a full cabin and full reserves, in either direction and through winter headwinds.
A 433-knot, Mach 0.75 cruise holds the leg to roughly two and a half to two and three-quarter hours, and a 45,000-foot ceiling carries it above the weather and the airline traffic over the Eastern Seaboard.
Why the Citation Excel makes sense
- The best-selling midsize jet ever — outstanding availability
- Value charter rate for a true stand-up cabin
- Stand-up 5-foot-8-inch cabin with an enclosed lavatory
- 80 cu ft of baggage for a group's luggage and gear
- Nonstop New York to Miami with 1,657 nm and reserves
Inside the Citation Excel
Other Midsize Jets for the NYC–MIA route
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Citation Excel charter from New York to Miami?
A one-way Citation Excel charter on the New York–Miami route is typically $17,000 to $25,000 all-in, often the value pick in the midsize class. Empty-leg flights can be less. Your quote includes fuel, fees and taxes.
Why is the Citation Excel such a popular charter jet?
It is the best-selling midsize jet ever built, so its large in-service fleet keeps availability high and charter rates competitive on the New York–Miami corridor — all while offering a genuine stand-up cabin and proven reliability.
Can the Citation Excel fly New York to Miami nonstop?
Yes. Although its 1,657 nautical miles of range is shorter than some midsize jets, it is well clear of the route's roughly 950, so it flies the corridor nonstop in either direction with a full cabin and IFR reserves.
How many passengers does the Citation Excel seat?
The Excel seats seven to eight passengers in a typical charter layout, with a maximum of ten. Its stand-up cabin makes it comfortable for a group with luggage on the New York–Miami route.
Is the Citation Excel's shorter range a problem on this route?
No. The New York–Miami corridor is about 950 nautical miles and the Excel carries 1,657 — ample margin for a full cabin, winter headwinds and IFR reserves. The shorter range only matters on much longer trips than this one.
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