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 703 Cessna Citation Sovereign flights. The single busiest route was Saint Paul (KSTP) to Minneapolis (KFCM), 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
| St Louis (KSUS) | 39 |
| Jeffersonville (KJVY) | 34 |
| Fort Lauderdale (KFLL) | 25 |
| Santa Ana (KSNA) | 22 |
| Denver (KAPA) | 19 |
| Denver (KBJC) | 19 |
| Miami (KOPF) | 16 |
| Naples (KAPF) | 15 |
| Saint Paul (KSTP) | 15 |
| Teterboro (KTEB) | 13 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| PRIVATEFLITE AVIATION LLC | 3 | 110 |
| Aero Charter Inc. | 2 | 100 |
| CD PILOT AND AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT SD, LLC | 2 | 72 |
| Air Rutter International, LLC | 2 | 67 |
| Mach Point Private Air, LLC | 1 | 59 |
| Aitheras Aviation Group LLC | 1 | 59 |
| BIMINI BAY AIR LEASING LLC | 1 | 47 |
| ADVANCED AIR LLC | 1 | 39 |
| MIDWEST AERO CLUB LLC. | 1 | 39 |
| Central American Airways Flying Service, Inc. | 1 | 38 |
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