For an Aruba vacation with four to six people, a light jet is often among the first aircraft on the quote, especially from Florida.
Cessna built the Citation CJ3 from 2004 to 2014. It seats 6 to 8 with a published range of 1,875 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 417 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 45,000 feet, 65 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 2004-2014
- Seating: 6 to 8
- Crew: 1 to 2
- Range: 1,875 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 417 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 51.2 feet
- Wingspan: 53.3 feet
- Height: 15.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 65 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation CJ3 Fits Aruba
With 1,875 nautical miles of published range, it covers trips between Aruba and destinations such as San Juan, Palm Beach and Charlotte, allowing for reserves and routing. Aruba sits on the southern edge of the hurricane belt, but hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th, and a storm farther north can affect the flight down.
Aruba trips in this class usually start in South Florida, the Southeast or the New York area, and they land at Queen Beatrix International in Oranjestad, which is closed to private flights between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. The runway an aircraft needs is calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and your advisor confirms it with the operator before the trip is booked.
How Aruba Clients Use the Cessna Citation CJ3
For a honeymoon, an anniversary or a long weekend on the island, a light jet is often the first quote, with room for the luggage if everyone packs with some care.
Tell us where you are flying from, who is coming and what they are packing, dive gear and golf clubs included, and your advisor will tell you whether this aircraft fits or suggest one that suits the trip better.
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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.
- 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
- Estimated hourly rate: $3,800 to $5,000 (as of 10/2026)
Other Light Jets Available
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
- Cessna Citation II
- Cessna Citation Ultra
- Cessna Citation V
- Dassault Falcon 10
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation CJ3 charter to or from Aruba, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
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. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Cessna unless noted otherwise.