Cessna Citation CJ Aircraft under $500,000
2 used Cessna Citation CJ aircraft for sale under $500,000 · 6-seat · $330K – $400K · updated 16 hours ago
About the Cessna Citation CJ
The Cessna Citation CJ series (model 525) is the world's most popular family of entry light jets — single-pilot-certified twin-turbofan aircraft, also known as the CitationJet, prized for low operating cost, runway flexibility and the largest light-jet support network. The line grows in size and capability from the CitationJet, CJ1 and CJ1+, through the stretched CJ2 and CJ2+ and CJ3 and CJ3+, to the largest CJ4, with the related M2 also built on the same airframe. All are powered by Williams FJ44 turbofans and can be flown by a single pilot. The CJ3+ and CJ4 remain in production today. See the live price range and median above for the Citation CJ, CitationJet, CJ2, CJ3 and CJ4 listings currently on the market.
Cessna Citation CJ Specifications
Model specThe Cessna Citation CJ is a 6-seat light jet with a cruise speed of 350–420 kt (648–778 km/h), a range of 1,090–2,165 nm (2,019–4,010 km), and a useful load of 2,600–4,700 lbs (1,179–2,132 kg).
2 Cessna Citation CJ For Sale
There are currently 2 used Cessna Citation CJ for sale, ranging from $330,000 to $400,000, with a median asking price of $365,000.
Cessna Citation CJ Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation CJ1 | 2000–2010 | 6 | 359 kts (665 km/h) | 1,150 nm (2,130 km) | 2,850 lbs (1,293 kg) | $595K – $2.1M | An entry single-pilot light jet of the CitationJet family — the affordable step up from a turboprop into Citation jet ownership. | 96 |
| Citation CJ1+ | 2005–2011 | 6 | 360 kts (667 km/h) | 1,285 nm (2,380 km) | — | $2.4M – $2.6M | The most refined entry single-pilot CitationJet — FADEC engines make it the pick of the smallest CJ models on the used market. | 23 |
| Citation CJ2 | 2003–2013 | 8 | 389 kts (720 km/h) | 1,520 nm (2,815 km) | 3,450 lbs (1,565 kg) | $2.4M – $4M | A mid-range single-pilot light jet of the CitationJet family — a stretched, faster step up from the CJ1. | 53 |
| Citation CJ2+ | 2006–2013 | 8 | 407 kts (754 km/h) | 1,480 nm (2,741 km) | — | $3.2M – $4.8M | A modernised mid-range single-pilot CitationJet — FADEC engines and updated avionics make it the pick of the CJ2 line on the used market. | 21 |
| Citation CJ3 | 2004–now | 9 | 391 kts (724 km/h) | 1,875 nm (3,472 km) | 3,230 lbs (1,465 kg) | $4.8M – $5.6M | A mid-range single-pilot light jet of the CitationJet family — more cabin and range than the CJ2, still flyable by one pilot. | 79 |
| Citation CJ3+ | 2014–now | 8 | 416 kts (770 km/h) | 2,040 nm (3,778 km) | 3,360 lbs (1,524 kg) | $330K – $850K | The current-production mid-range single-pilot CitationJet — a Garmin-equipped light jet for owner-operators wanting modern avionics and 2,000-mile range. | 30 |
| Citation CJ4 | 2010–now | 10 | 420 kts (778 km/h) | 2,165 nm (4,010 km) | 4,700 lbs (2,132 kg) | $4.5M – $12.7M | The largest, fastest single-pilot CitationJet — the top of the CJ family for owner-operators who want the most cabin and range while flying single-pilot. | 35 |
Compare Cessna Citation CJ
See how the Cessna Citation CJ stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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How much does a Cessna Citation CJ cost? Used Citation CJ prices: $330K – $400K, average $365K (median $365K), across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Based on 22 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Cessna Citation CJ Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $590,000 (2025 models) · highest around $4,850,000 (2011). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Cessna Citation CJ
Buying a Cessna Citation CJ is about the engines, maintenance programs and avionics as much as the airframe. Engine and airframe hourly-maintenance programs transfer with the aircraft and materially change both price and risk.
What to check before buying
- Engine status & program — time to overhaul/MPI and whether the engines are enrolled on an hourly maintenance program (the biggest value driver on any jet).
- Airframe program & inspections — scheduled (Doc) inspections, airframe/parts programs and total cycles.
- Avionics & mandates — a modern glass flight deck plus required mandates (ADS-B, FANS) raise value and capability.
- Damage history & logbooks — complete, gap-free records and a clean accident history protect resale.
- Pre-buy inspection — a full pre-buy at a type-authorised service centre before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna Citation CJ
What are the different Cessna Citation CJ models?
What is the difference between the CJ1, CJ2, CJ3 and CJ4?
How much does a Citation CJ cost?
What is the Citation CJ3 and CJ4 range?
What is the Citation CJ4 interior like?
Are Citation CJ jets single-pilot certified?
What is the difference between the CJ and the M2?
Are the Citation CJ jets still in production?
Cessna Citation CJ Inventory by Country
| United States | 218 |
| Germany | 10 |
| Japan | 7 |
| United Kingdom | 7 |
| Canada | 6 |
| France | 6 |
Cessna Citation CJ Inventory by State
| California | 24 |
| Texas | 17 |
| Florida | 17 |
| North Carolina | 15 |
| Kansas | 10 |
| Georgia | 7 |
| Michigan | 5 |
| Connecticut | 5 |
| Arkansas | 5 |
| Delaware | 4 |
| Maryland | 4 |
| Colorado | 4 |
Cessna Citation CJ by Price
| Under $500k | 2 |
Recently Sold Cessna Citation CJ
| 2021 Citation CJ4 | $10,850,000 |
| 2008 Citation CJ1 | $2,395,000 |
| 2020 Citation CJ3+ | $9,274,952 |
| 2020 Citation CJ3+ | $8,995,000 |
| 2022 Citation CJ3+ | $9,500,000 |
| 2010 Citation CJ4 | $6,250,000 |
Cessna Citation CJ Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Cessna Citation CJ. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database