The Cessna Citation CJ1 is the smallest of the CitationJet family and one of the more common entry-level jets in the Naples market, quoted often for a couple flying down for a Nassau day trip or a short Bahamas or Florida hop. APF is generous for it.
Cessna produced the CJ1 from 1999 to 2006 as the follow-on to the CitationJet. Two Williams FJ44-1A engines drive the airframe to 389 knots cruise, 1,300 nautical miles of range, a 41,000-foot ceiling, and five-to-six seats with a belted lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Entry-Level Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1999-2006
- Seating: 5 to 6
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,300 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 389 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 42.6 feet
- Wingspan: 46.9 feet
- Height: 13.6 feet
- Baggage volume: 51 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Cessna Citation CJ1 Fits Naples
APF’s 6,600-foot runway is generous for the CJ1 on any day of the year, and MKY is inside the envelope on cool days with a moderate payload.
1,300 nautical miles of range covers TEB, HPN, and BED to APF nonstop with a light payload; PWK is a stretch that usually needs a fuel stop on winter headwinds. Southbound, Nassau (MYNN), Great Exuma (MYEF), and Turks and Caicos (MBPV) are inside range with a full cabin.
For a couple or a family of three heading to the Bahamas for a long weekend, the CJ1 is one of the least expensive light-jet options out of Naples. Repeat clients running 50 to 100 hours a year should model the type against a Phenom 100 or Mustang for total cost.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
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- 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)
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Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Cessna Citation CJ1 run $2,800 to $3,800 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
CJ1 hourly rate sits at the low end of the entry-level jet class; Bahamas day trips from APF run about 1.5 flight hours block-to-block.
Other Entry-Level Jets Available
- Cessna Citation M2
- Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510
- Cirrus Vision Jet SF50
- Eclipse 500
- Embraer Phenom 100
- Honda HA-420 HondaJet
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation CJ1 charter in or out of Naples, head to 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.