Cessna (Textron) · Midsize Jets
Cessna Citation XLS+ Charter
$3,600–$5,200per flight hour · 2026 charter rate
The Citation XLS+ is the best-selling midsize jet in history and the most-chartered business jet in the world, a stand-up cabin, short-field capability, and reliability that make it the default fleet aircraft for hundreds of operators. If you charter a midsize jet, odds are it is an XLS.
Cessna Citation XLS+ specifications
- Class
- Midsize Jets
- Manufacturer
- Cessna (Textron)
- Typical seats
- 8
- Max seats
- 9
- Range
- 2,100 nm
- Max cruise
- 441 kt
- Cabin height
- 5 ft 8 in
- Cabin width
- 5 ft 6 in
- Baggage
- 90 cu ft
- In service since
- 2008
Specifications are published manufacturer figures for the type; actual configuration varies by tail. Charter rate is the 2026 midsize jets market band.
Best for
The go-to midsize jet for 3–4 hour trips. Compare all midsize jet options.
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Cessna Citation XLS+ charter FAQ
How much does it cost to charter a Cessna Citation XLS+?
The Cessna Citation XLS+ charters at roughly $3,600–$5,200 per flight hour in 2026, as a midsize jets. Total trip cost adds fixed fees, the ~2-hour daily minimum, repositioning, and taxes, so a typical leg lands in the five figures depending on distance and dates.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation XLS+ seat?
The Cessna Citation XLS+ typically seats 8 (up to 9 in a high-density layout), with a 2,100 nm range and a 5 ft 8 in cabin.
What is the range of the Cessna Citation XLS+?
The Cessna Citation XLS+ has a range of about 2,100 nautical miles and cruises up to 441 kt, the go-to midsize jet for 3–4 hour trips.
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