The Cessna Citation CJ4 is the largest aircraft in the CJ series and the light jet in the Dallas market with enough range to cover the Eastern Seaboard: at 2,165 nautical miles, Dallas to Philadelphia and Dallas to Boston are both inside the envelope without a technical stop. For DFW-area executives and energy sector teams who combine intrastate Texas runs with less frequent transcontinental legs, the CJ4 makes one aircraft cover the full range.
Cessna launched the CJ4 in 2010 as a re-winged, re-engined evolution of the CJ3, powered by Williams International FJ44-4A turbofans with FADEC. The cabin seats seven to eight, with 58.9-inch cabin width and a flat floor throughout. The Garmin G3000 avionics suite was fitted as a production-standard cockpit. Every Cessna Citation CJ4 we arrange flies with an operator certified 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 Dallas
The CJ4’s distinguishing capability in the Dallas market is the Eastern Seaboard reach. Dallas to New York (roughly 1,380 nautical miles nonstop), Dallas to Philadelphia (roughly 1,330 nautical miles), and Dallas to Boston (roughly 1,550 nautical miles) are all inside 2,165 nautical miles with fuel margin. A corporate team that flies the Dallas-New York corridor with a light jet cabin size has the CJ4 at the top of the list.
On shorter Texas routes, the CJ4 carries the same utility as the CJ3 with more cabin width and the comfort of knowing the aircraft can be repositioned quickly if an itinerary extends. Legacy West corporate tenants in Plano and Frisco who travel to New York regularly find the CJ4 eliminates the midsize jet upgrade on most of those trips.
Summer heat performance planning at Addison Airport (KADS) is relevant for full-cabin CJ4 departures when temperatures are at or near 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The operator runs weight-and-balance and performance calculations before the trip. At 644 feet elevation and high density altitudes in August, a partial-fuel departure with a short stop is occasionally the right answer for the longest legs.
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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 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
CJ4 rates in the Dallas market typically run $4,000 to $5,500 per hour. Contact us for a current quote on your specific routing.
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 Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation CJ4 charter from Dallas, TX, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit 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.