The Citation CJ4 is the largest and longest-legged of the CJ family, and out of Los Angeles it is the light jet that behaves like a midsize one. Seven or eight seats, 451 knots and 2,165 nautical miles, which is more range than several aircraft a category above it.
Cessna stretched the CJ3 and fitted a moderately swept wing and Williams FJ44-4A engines to create the CJ4. Seven to eight seats, 451 knots, 2,165 nautical miles, an enclosed lavatory and single-pilot certification. Every Cessna Citation CJ4 we arrange flies with an operator certificated under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 2010
- Seating: 7 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,165 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 451 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 53.4 feet
- Wingspan: 50.8 feet
- Height: 15.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 77 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation CJ4 Fits Los Angeles
That range is the headline. From Van Nuys the CJ4 reaches Chicago, Dallas, the Gulf Coast and much of the Midwest nonstop with a working payload, which no other CJ does. On the westbound return the winds decide it, and we have the operator plan the actual date.
It is also the fastest CJ at 451 knots, so on a Los Angeles to Denver or Los Angeles to Aspen, CO winter run it is meaningfully quicker than a CJ3 while carrying the same group. Mountain fields carry operator-held approvals that we confirm before quoting.
The external baggage compartment carries a full set of ski bags, which is the reason this aircraft gets requested by name between January and March. That is also when it is hardest to find in Southern California.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- 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)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Cessna Citation CJ4 run $4,000 to $5,500 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The CJ4 quotes above every other light jet and below the super light category, and on a Los Angeles transcontinental leg it often undercuts a Phenom 300 doing the same trip.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation Encore
- Cessna Citation II
The full light jets category page lists every light jet we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation CJ4 charter in or out of Los Angeles, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or 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.