The Citation M2 is the entry-level jet Orlando clients find at the top of this category: six or seven seats, 404 knots and 1,550 nautical miles, which is the longest reach of any aircraft in this band. It fits Central Florida’s travel pattern well, covering the Northeast corridor, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean with range to spare.
Cessna built the M2 on the CJ1+ airframe with Williams FJ44-1AP-21 engines and the Garmin G3000 touchscreen flight deck. Six to seven seats, 404 knots, 1,550 nautical miles and single-pilot certification. Every Cessna Citation M2 we arrange flies with an operator certificated under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Entry-Level Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 2013
- Seating: 6 to 7
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,550 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 404 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 42.6 feet
- Wingspan: 47.2 feet
- Height: 13.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 46 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation M2 Fits Orlando
That 1,550-nautical-mile range is what separates the M2 from the rest of this category out of Orlando. Nassau, Turks and Caicos, Cancun, and Washington D.C. all come into reach nonstop with a light payload, where a Mustang or an Eclipse would be planning a fuel stop. For the snowbird corridor and island travel that drives so much Central Florida demand, range is not a brochure figure; it is the difference between one leg and two.
The G3000 flight deck matters less to passengers than to availability. The M2 is a current-production aircraft, so the Central Florida charter fleet is younger and better supported than older very light jets. That shows up as fewer last-minute substitutions during peak periods, including spring training in March and the convention calendar around the Orange County Convention Center.
Six or seven seats is the honest ceiling, and with a full cabin the range comes down. For an Orlando group of six with luggage heading north to New York or west to Denver, we would price a CJ3 alongside it and let the operator plan the actual day.
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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 M2 run $3,000 to $4,200 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Entry-Level Jets Available
- Cessna Citation CJ1
- Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510
- Cirrus Vision Jet SF50
- Eclipse 500
- Embraer Phenom 100
- Honda HA-420 HondaJet
The full entry-level jets category page lists every entry-level jet we arrange for Orlando departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation M2 charter in or out of Orlando, 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.