Cessna Citation Sovereign
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 9 |
Operator floor plans vary. Some Cessna Citation Sovereign cabins are configured with a divan that drops the headcount by one or two seats; confirm the layout with the operator before booking.
Charter cost per hour
Charter the Cessna Citation Sovereign at roughly $7,500–$12,500 per flight hour, depending on how far ahead you book. Super Midsize jets like this carry 8–12 passengers; the per-seat math improves sharply as you fill the cabin.
Rates are flight-hour pricing. Total cost depends on round-trip vs. one-way, positioning, fuel surcharges, and taxes (~15% on top of base). Run the math on your trip →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation Sovereign seat?
Most Cessna Citation Sovereign cabins seat 9 passengers in their standard charter configuration. Operator floor plans vary — some fleets configure for fewer seats with a divan or club-four layout.
How much does it cost to charter a Cessna Citation Sovereign?
Cessna Citation Sovereign charter rates typically run $7,500–$12,500 per flight hour. Booking window, weekend versus weekday, and event-week surcharges move you within the band. A four-hour mission with taxi and positioning typically lands between $37,500 and $62,500 all-in.
Where do Cessna Citation Sovereigns actually fly?
Over the trailing 90 days we tracked 920 Cessna Citation Sovereign flights. The single busiest route was Sparta (KSAR) to Louisville (KLOU), with 8 flights observed.
How do I book a Cessna Citation Sovereign empty leg?
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Cessna Citation Sovereigns for Charter (19)
Where Cessna Citation Sovereigns actually fly
ADS-B-tracked flights from the trailing 90 days. Numbers cover aircraft on our charter database; private corporate fleets and operators using PIA registration are not in this count. Methodology →
Top routes
Busiest origins
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| CD PILOT AND AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT SD, LLC | 2 | 161 |
| Aero Charter Inc. | 2 | 141 |
| PRIVATEFLITE AVIATION LLC | 3 | 127 |
| Aitheras Aviation Group LLC | 1 | 69 |
| Mach Point Private Air, LLC | 1 | 68 |
| Central American Airways Flying Service, Inc. | 1 | 64 |
| MIDWEST AERO CLUB LLC. | 1 | 55 |
| ADVANCED AIR LLC | 1 | 49 |
| Air Rutter International, LLC | 2 | 43 |
| TRIDENT AIRCRAFT, INC | 1 | 42 |
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