The Cessna Citation M2 is the current-production CJ1 replacement, bringing a Garmin G3000 flight deck and improved range to the same entry-level jet mission that serves Dallas’s regional business travel market. Six or seven passengers, 1,550 nautical miles, and a cabin that feels more current than the older CJ models it replaced.
Cessna introduced the M2 as a CJ1+ successor with Williams FJ44-1AP-21 engines, a new glass flight deck, and a refined interior. Six to seven seats, 400 knots cruise, and 1,550 nautical miles of range with single-pilot certification retained. Every Cessna Citation M2 we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Entry-Level Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 2013
- Seating: 6 to 7
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,550 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 404 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 42.6 feet
- Wingspan: 47.2 feet
- Height: 13.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 46 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation M2 Fits Dallas
The M2’s 1,550-nautical-mile range extends the CJ1’s coverage on Dallas regional routes. From Addison Airport (KADS) or Dallas Love Field (KDAL), trips to Albuquerque at roughly 520 nautical miles and destinations across the Texas-New Mexico-Oklahoma triangle are routine without a fuel stop. For Dallas clients whose regional territory runs further west or north than the standard Texas triangle, the M2 covers it cleanly.
The Garmin G3000 flight deck sets the M2 apart from older CJ models in the client conversation. DFW’s 24 Fortune 500 headquarters generate corporate travelers who fly frequently enough to notice the difference between a current-generation avionics suite and a legacy system. The M2 quotes at a modest premium over a CJ1 and delivers a meaningfully more current aircraft.
Dallas Love Field (KDAL) has an 8,800-foot primary runway and multiple FBO operators. The M2 handles KDAL easily in all conditions, and the airport’s proximity to downtown Dallas, roughly six miles northwest, makes it the natural departure point for clients in Uptown and the Oak Lawn corridor.
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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 M2 run $3,000 to $4,200 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The M2 quotes above the CJ1 and CJ1+ in the Dallas market, and the current avionics and extra range it brings make it the stronger choice when the route runs longer than the standard Texas triangle.
Other Entry-Level Jets Available
- Cessna Citation CJ1
- Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510
- Cirrus Vision Jet SF50
- Eclipse 500
- Embraer Phenom 100
- Honda HA-420 HondaJet
The full entry-level jets category page lists every entry-level jet we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation M2 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.