Midsize · Cessna
Citation XLS+ charter
Room to work. Space to unwind.
The most chartered business jet in the world, full stop. A stand-up cabin at near-light-jet rates and a fleet so large there's almost always one in position.
- Typical layout
- 9 passengers
- Range · with reserves
- 2,100 nm
- Cruise speed
- 441 kt
- Cabin height
- 5'8"
- Midsize market rate · hourly
- $4,200–4,600/hr
The Citation XLS+, by the numbers.
Availability. When the mission is midsize and the date is soon, the XLS+ is usually the aircraft that says yes.
- Passengers
- 9 typical
- Range
- 2,100 nm · with reserves
- Cruise
- 441 kt
- Ceiling
- 45,000 ft
- Cabin height
- 5'8"
- Cabin width
- 5'6"
- Cabin length
- 18'6"
- Baggage
- ~80 cu ft
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
Figures are the typical published layout; exact layout and performance vary by aircraft and are confirmed with your quote.
Textron cabin details ↗Popular Citation XLS+ routes.
Indicative all-in ranges for the whole aircraft, worked out by the same engine behind our quote form. Tap through and the quote opens with the route and category loaded.
New York to Miami
New York (JFK) → Miami (MIA)
- Distance
- 949 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 36m
- Indicative, all-in
- $10,000 – $14,000
LA to Dallas
Los Angeles (VNY) → Dallas (DAL)
- Distance
- 1,084 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 55m
- Indicative, all-in
- $11,000 – $15,500
LA to Seattle
Los Angeles (LAX) → Seattle (SEA)
- Distance
- 830 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 20m
- Indicative, all-in
- $9,000 – $12,500
Inside the Citation XLS+.
Can the Citation XLS+ fly your route nonstop?
About 2,100 nm with reserves at 441 kt cruise. Real-world range depends on load, winds and routing.
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Super-midsizeAdds 1,100 nm of range and a flat-floor cabin. Transatlantic non-stop on most legs.Explore super-mid →What does Citation XLS+ charter cost?
Compare the complete itinerary — not the hourly figure alone.
- Flight time & aircraft positioning
- Crew, overnight & airport charges
- Taxes, catering & requested extras
- Change, cancellation & refund terms
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Asked about the Citation XLS+.
Citation XLS+ missions price in the midsize category: $4,200–4,600/hr at market rates, or $3,950/hr locked for JetNine Card holders — times the block hours your route takes, all-in. New York to Miami runs about $10,000 – $14,000 for the whole aircraft. The exact number comes back from dispatch within 30 minutes.
Typical charter configuration seats 9. Cabin runs 18'6" long, 5'6" wide, and 5'8" of height, with roughly 80 cu ft of baggage. Configurations vary by tail — dispatch confirms the exact layout with your quote.
About 2,100 nm with reserves at 441 kt cruise — real-world range depends on load, winds, and routing. Availability. When the mission is midsize and the date is soon, the XLS+ is usually the aircraft that says yes.
The most chartered business jet in the world, full stop. A stand-up cabin at near-light-jet rates and a fleet so large there's almost always one in position. If your mission runs past its range or seats, the super-midsize step-up usually answers; the quote wizard recommends a category per route automatically, and a dispatcher will tell you straight if a cheaper aircraft does your trip just as well.
Citation XLS+, sourced and vetted.
Every Citation XLS+ we quote flies for an ARG/US- or Wyvern-audited operator that passed our on-site vetting. Ask dispatch which aircraft are in position: +1 (424) 487-2707.