The Cessna Citation Encore is a Puerto Rico light jet from San Juan (SJU), seating 7 to 8 with 1,750 nautical miles of range and modern engines. It covers SJU to Florida, the Gulf, and the eastern Caribbean nonstop. The most refined of the straight-wing Citations.
Cessna built the Citation Encore from 2000 with new engines and avionics over the Citation V and Ultra, cruising near 430 knots at up to 45,000 feet. It is the final, most capable of that line.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 2000-2007
- Seating: 7 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,750 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 430 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 48.9 feet
- Wingspan: 54.1 feet
- Height: 15.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 71 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation Encore Fits Puerto Rico
From Puerto Rico the Encore fits clients who want the proven straight-wing Citation with the newest systems: San Juan to Miami, Houston, or St. Thomas. Efficiency and reliability lead.
It tops the Citation V and Ultra out of SJU on engines and avionics while keeping light-jet costs.
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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 Encore run $3,500 to $4,800 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation II
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation Encore charter in or out of Puerto Rico, call +1-888-987-5387 or head to 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.