Cessna Citation CJ3+: New York to Miami
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The Textron Aviation (Cessna) Citation CJ3+ has earned its standing between New York and Miami by a quieter merit than speed: it is the value proposition of the light-jet class, pairing modest operating costs with a cabin and a range entirely equal to the route. For the traveler who measures a charter by its economy as much as its comfort, it is a difficult aircraft to better.
From Teterboro Airport (TEB) to Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) it flies the route nonstop and offers a lower operating cost than its faster rivals.
- 2,040 nm range
- 416 ktas cruise
- 6–7 passengers
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Private charters between New York and Miami typically depart from Teterboro Airport (TEB), Westchester County Airport (HPN), Republic Airport (FRG), or Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) and arrive at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT), or Miami International Airport (MIA).
Citation CJ3+ Specifications
Manufacturer performance figures — Textron Aviation (Cessna).
- 2,040 nm
- Max range
- 416 ktas
- Cruise speed
- 6–7
- Passengers
- 4 ft 9 in
- Cabin height
- 65 cu ft
- Luggage
- 45,000 ft
- Service ceiling
The CJ3+ over the 950 miles
With 2,040 nautical miles of range against the route's 950, the CJ3+ flies New York to Miami nonstop with a full cabin and reserves, a distance well within its capabilities. Its Mach 0.737 cruise places the flight at a little under three hours — a touch slower than the fastest light jets, and amply quick for a trip of this length.
A 45,000-foot service ceiling allows it to cruise above much of the weather and commercial traffic, and its single-pilot certification and renowned efficiency are the foundation of the low operating cost that defines its appeal.
- Range of 2,040 nm — comfortably nonstop on this run
- One of the lowest operating costs in the light-jet class
- 45,000-foot service ceiling for efficient high-altitude cruising
- A practical 65 cubic feet of luggage volume
The cabin and its appointments
The cabin seats six to seven against a maximum of nine, in a flat-floor configuration with a refreshment center and a well-judged luggage hold. It is an unpretentious space that provides everything needed for a comfortable flight of this length.
How it compares within the class
Set beside the Phenom 300E, the CJ3+ trades a little speed and luggage for a lower operating cost; set beside its larger sibling the Citation CJ4, it offers a more economical cabin for the smaller party. It is one of the strongest value choices in the light-jet class, and on a busy city pair it is frequently available as an empty-leg opportunity at a further saving still.
The Citation CJ3+, inside and out
Other Light Jets for the TEB–OPF Route
Charter services for the New York–Miami route
Frequently Asked Questions
- It does. Its 2,040-nautical-mile range against a 950-mile flight allows the route to be flown nonstop with a full cabin and reserves, in either direction.
- Because it pairs one of the lowest operating costs in the light-jet class with a cabin and range fully equal to the route. For travelers balancing economy with comfort, it delivers the essentials of the trip at a lower charter cost.
- Six to seven in its usual configuration, against a maximum of nine. On a flight of under three hours it is comfortable for the typical private party with luggage.
- A little under three hours nonstop from New York to Miami at its Mach 0.737 cruise — marginally slower than the fastest light jets, and entirely sufficient for a route of this length.
- A one-way CJ3+ charter from New York to Miami runs roughly $14,000 to $20,000 (estimated), depending on the date and availability. Every quote includes fuel, fees, and taxes in the stated price.
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