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Cessna Citation Excel Charter

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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 between New York and Miami.

  • 1,657 nm range
  • 433 ktas cruise
  • 7–8 passengers
From $17,000one-way estimate

Estimated pricing for planning — your account manager confirms the final quote.

Cessna Citation Excel Charter — charter from New York to Miami

Private charters between New York and Miami typically 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).

1,657 nm
Max range
433 ktas
Cruise speed
7–8
Passengers
5 ft 8 in
Cabin height
80 cu ft
Luggage
45,000 ft
Service ceiling

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 favor: a large operating fleet means broad availability on the New York–Miami run and charter rates that sit at the friendly end of the midsize band. For travelers 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 luggage 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 route

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 miles it flies from Teterboro Airport (TEB) to Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) 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 much of 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 hold space for a group's luggage and gear
  • Nonstop New York to Miami with 1,657 nm and reserves

The Citation Excel, inside and out

Cessna Citation Excel stand-up cabin with club seating and a refreshment center, configured for a New York to Miami charter Cessna Citation Excel on a private ramp at dusk before a New York to Miami departure Traveler boarding a Cessna Citation Excel by airstair at a New York FBO at dusk before a Miami flight

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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 (estimated), 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 leg — 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 trip 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. New York to Miami 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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