Charter a Cessna Citation XLS+ or Citation Ascend Private Jet
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Private Jets Type:
Midsize Jet
Estimated Price Per Hour:
$3,200 – $4,000
Seating:
Up to 9
Citation XLS+ and Citation Ascend Private Charter Flights
Cessna has built aircraft since 1927. The Citation XLS+ is an improved version of the Citation Excel and the Citation XLS. It’s a midsize jet with room for up to 9 passengers. Its newest successor, the Citation Ascend, is covered below.
Citation XLS+ Price Rental
The average cost to charter a Citation XLS+ is around $3,800 per hour.
For charter rates and availability of the Citation XLS+, please submit the flight request form or call our agents 24/7 at +1 (212) 840 8000.
Citation Ascend Charter
The Cessna Citation Ascend is the newest jet in the XLS family. It replaced the XLS Gen2, which was an updated XLS+. The FAA certified the Ascend in November 2025, and Textron Aviation delivered the first aircraft in December 2025.
The Ascend has a new cockpit with Garmin G5000 avionics, which are also used by the larger Citation Latitude and Citation Longitude. Passengers can choose a flat floor for more legroom, or a dropped aisle like the XLS+.
According to Textron Aviation, the Ascend cruises at up to 441 knots, the same as the XLS+. With four passengers, it can fly about 1,940 nm (about 2,230 miles). It also has more powerful engines and a higher maximum takeoff weight.
The Ascend is still rare because deliveries began only recently. If you want to charter this aircraft for your next private flight, mention it when you request a quote, and we will check which operators can offer it.
Citation XLS+ Charter
The Citation XLS Plus meets the needs of people who require maximum performance from their aircraft, as it is based on Pratt & Whitney high-bypass engines that deliver maximum range and performance. Pilots and co-pilots can cruise with confidence thanks to the aircraft’s upgraded avionics, which deliver rapid, up-to-date meteorological information, full flight status data, and airport diagrams.
With a range of 2,100 nm (about 2,420 miles) on a flight with no passengers, the Citation XLS+ private jet can fly nonstop across the United States for more than four hours. In style and comfort, you can get from Los Angeles to Cancun or New Delhi to Bangkok. Smaller airports won’t be a problem when choosing Citation XLS+ charter.
For more information on chartering a Citation XLS+ private jet, price out your flight up or call our agents 24/7 at +1-212-840-8000.
Citation XLS+ vs. Citation Ascend
Performance and Specs
| Citation XLS+ | Citation Ascend | |
| Engines | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D |
| Thrust per Engine | 4,119 lb | 4,218 lb |
| Avionics | Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G5000 with autothrottles |
| Cabin Floor | Dropped aisle | Flat floor or dropped aisle |
| Maximum Passengers | 9 (12 in a high-density layout) | 12 |
| Max Cruise Speed | 441 knots | 441 knots |
| Takeoff Field Length | 3,560 ft | 3,800 ft |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 20,200 lb | 20,500 lb |
| Useful Load | 7,540 lb | 7,640 lb |
| Baggage Capacity | 90 cu ft, 800 lb | 90.2 cu ft, 800 lb |
| Cabin Length | 18 ft 6 in | 18 ft 6 in |
| Cabin Width | 5 ft 6 in | 5 ft 6 in |
| Cabin Height | 5 ft 8 in | 5 ft (5 ft 8 in with dropped aisle) |
Cessna Citation XLS+ Interior
Citation XLS+ midsize jet is the world’s most popular business jet because it provides the comfort and luxury passengers expect from a much larger plane. It has a cabin length of 18.7 feet, a range of 2,100 nautical miles, and a minimum takeoff distance of 3,560 feet, making it one of the shortest midsize jets in its class. It also takes less than 15 minutes to reach cruise altitude.
The XLS+’s quiet cabin comfortably seats nine passengers, thanks to the triple-sealed entry door and triple-pane windows. The attention to detail, such as fold-out tables and adjustable headrests, makes this flight one of the most pleasant ones available. The interior of a Citation XLS+ private jet charter feels more natural and spacious thanks to indirect LED lighting.
FAQ: Cessna Citation XLS+ and Citation Ascend Private Jet Charter
Depending on the load and flying conditions, the Citation XLS+ can travel for up to four hours, covering distances like New York to Miami and Milan to Berlin.
According to Textron Aviation, the Citation XLS+ needs about 3,560 ft of runway to take off at its maximum takeoff weight. The Citation Ascend can take off at a slightly higher weight and needs about 3,800 ft. With fewer passengers or less fuel on board, both jets need less runway, which lets them use many smaller airports.
The Citation Ascend is the newest version of the family that includes the XLS+. It has more powerful PW545D engines, Garmin G5000 avionics in place of Pro Line 21, and the option of a flat cabin floor. Both jets cruise at up to 441 knots.
