The Cessna Citation III is a Puerto Rico midsize jet from San Juan (SJU), seating 6 to 9 with 2,348 nautical miles of range and a stand-up cabin. It covers SJU to the US East Coast, the Gulf, or northern South America nonstop. Cessna’s first swept-wing midsize jet.
Cessna introduced the Citation III in 1983 as a clean-sheet midsize design, cruising near 472 knots at up to 51,000 feet. It combined a tall cabin with transcontinental-class range for its era.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna
- Year introduced: 1983
- Seating: 6 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,348 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 472 knots
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 55.4 feet
- Wingspan: 53.5 feet
- Height: 16.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 60 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation III Fits Puerto Rico
From Puerto Rico the Citation III fits the midsize trip that needs a stand-up cabin and solid range: San Juan to New York, Houston, or Bogota. It handles those legs nonstop with room to work.
It is a value midsize option out of SJU when the mission sits around 2,300 nautical miles.
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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 III run $4,000 to $5,200 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Midsize Jets Available
- Cessna Citation Excel / XLS
- Cessna Citation VII
- Embraer Legacy 450
- Falcon 20
- Gulfstream G100 / G150 / IAI Astra SPX
- Hawker 750
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation III 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.