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Cessna Citation XLS: price, charter cost and specs

· specifications and rates

Operator rate
about $4,700/h, published average before positioning
All-in class estimate
$5,900–$8,400 per flight hour
Seats
8–12
Range
2,100 nm
Cruise
441 KTAS
New price
$15.5M (2021, reported)
Production
Out of production

Estimate, not a quote. Published operator averages exclude positioning and route-specific charges; the class band is an all-in planning rate.

Aircraft at a glance

Cessna Citation XLS specifications

Missing fields are omitted

Published model specifications with source footnotes
SpecificationValueSource
Production statusOut of production7[7]
Typical passenger seats84[4]
Maximum passenger seats121[1]
Published range2,100 nm1[1]
High-speed cruise441 KTAS1[1]
Long-range cruise373 KTAS6[6]
Maximum altitude45,000 ft1[1]
Cabin height68 in1[1]
Cabin width66 in1[1]
Cabin length222 in1[1]
Baggage capacity90 cu ft1[1]
Engines2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C1[1]
Takeoff distance3,600 ft1[1]
Reported new price$15.5M (2021, reported)2[2]
  1. Textron Aviation (Cessna) — Citation XLS Gen2 specifications (web.archive.org snapshot) · 2022-05-09 · Range condition: Textron 'Maximum Range' (no condition shown on the XLS Gen2 page; Textron's maximum-range figures for its other jets are ferry missions at long-range cruise with NBAA IFR reserves, 100 nm alternate) · Takeoff condition: Textron 'Takeoff Field Length' (no conditions shown on the XLS Gen2 page; Textron product cards define it at MTOW, sea level, ISA, zero wind, level dry paved runway)
  2. Business Jet Traveler — Cessna XLS Gen2 (Mark Huber; 'At a Glance', source: Cessna) · 2022-11 · Price research note: last reported list price (out of production); $15.5M quoted by Textron at the Oct 2021 launch (AOPA, 2021-10-12) and repeated in BJT's Nov 2022 review. Conklin & de Decker 'estimated purchase price' $14.0M (market estimate, accessed 2026-10-21).
  3. AOPA — Textron adds two more Citation Gen2s · 2021-10-12
  4. Business Jet Traveler aircraft directory — Cessna Citation XLS ('Passengers (Typical) 8') · 2026-06-11
  5. Aviation Week — 20/Twenty: Citation Excel/XLS · 2021-08-24
  6. Conklin & de Decker — Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 operating costs & specs · accessed 2026-10-21
  7. AVweb — Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 Earns FAA Certification · 2022-05-06
  8. Aviation Week — Aircraft Overview: Textron Aviation Cessna Citation 560XL Series · accessed 2026-10-21
  9. Textron Aviation (Cessna) — Citation Ascend (served at the former XLS Gen2 URL) · accessed 2026-10-21
  10. Textron Aviation (Cessna) — Citation jet lineup · accessed 2026-10-21
  11. AirDataNews — Textron Aviation delivers first Cessna Citation Ascend to customer · 2026-01-01
  12. AvBuyer — Citation XLS Gen2 vs Pilatus PC-24 vs CJ4 Gen2 (Mike Chase; B&CA data) · 2023-06-01
  13. AvBuyer — Embraer Praetor 500 vs Cessna Citation XLS+ (Mike Chase; B&CA data) · 2021-09-01
  14. AvBuyer — Bombardier Learjet 75 vs Cessna Citation XLS+ (Mike Chase) · 2025-09-01
  15. Stratos Jets — Cessna Citation Buyers Guide: How Much is a Cessna Citation? · 2024-08-02
  16. Aviation Week / Business & Commercial Aviation — 2026 Purchase Planning Handbook airplane charts (Q1 2026) · 2026-03-02
  17. Business & Commercial Aviation — 2020 Purchase Planning Handbook (June/July 2020 issue) · accessed 2026-10-21
  18. Paramount Business Jets — Citation XLS Private Jet Charter · undated; accessed 2026-10-21
  19. Paramount Business Jets — Citation XLS+ Private Jet Charter · undated; accessed 2026-10-21
  20. Paramount Business Jets — Private Jet Rental Costs (guide 'based on Paramount Business Jets' 2026 charter pricing data') · 2026-08-24
  21. Air Charter Advisors — Cessna Citation Excel / XLS · undated; accessed 2026-10-21

Model-specific estimate

Where it flies nonstop

Typical seating load · not for flight planning

From TEB

Teterboro Airport

Nonstop

  • Boston · BED40 m
  • Toronto · YYZ1 h 5 m
  • Chicago · MDW2 h 5 m
  • Atlanta · PDK2 h 5 m
  • Orlando · ORL2 h 30 m
  • Tampa · TPA2 h 40 m
  • Palm Beach · DJT2 h 40 m
  • Miami · OPF2 h 50 m
  • Dallas · DAL3 h 40 m
  • Houston · HOU3 h 45 m

Needs a technical stop

  • Mexico · TLC1 stop · 6 h 25 m
  • Phoenix · SCF1 stop · 6 h 35 m
  • Las Vegas · LAS1 stop · 6 h 50 m
  • Cabo San Lucas · SJD1 stop · 7 h 10 m
  • Seattle · BFI1 stop · 7 h 15 m
  • San Diego · SAN1 stop · 7 h 20 m

From VNY

Van Nuys Airport

Nonstop

  • San Diego · SAN30 m
  • Las Vegas · LAS45 m
  • Oakland · OAK1 h 5 m
  • San Francisco · SFO1 h 5 m
  • Phoenix · SCF1 h 5 m
  • Aspen · ASE1 h 50 m
  • Denver · APA2 h
  • Cabo San Lucas · SJD2 h 15 m
  • Seattle · BFI2 h 25 m
  • San Antonio · SAT2 h 45 m

Needs a technical stop

  • Cancun · CUN1 stop · 5 h 40 m
  • Tampa · TPA1 stop · 5 h 45 m
  • Toronto · YYZ1 stop · 5 h 45 m
  • Orlando · ORL1 stop · 5 h 50 m
  • Palm Beach · DJT1 stop · 6 h 5 m
  • Miami · OPF1 stop · 6 h 5 m

Good to know

Cessna Citation XLS FAQ

How many passengers does the Cessna Citation XLS seat?

The Cessna Citation XLS configurations in this guide show 8–12 passenger seats.

What is the range of the Cessna Citation XLS?

The Cessna Citation XLS published range is 2,100 nautical miles under the stated manufacturer conditions.

What is the estimated charter rate for the Cessna Citation XLS?

The Cessna Citation XLS published operator average is about $4,700 per hour before positioning, taxes and airport fees.

Can the Cessna Citation XLS fly from New York to Los Angeles nonstop?

Usually not. The Cessna Citation XLS estimate needs 1 fuel stop and takes about 7 h 20 m from Teterboro to Van Nuys.

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