The Cessna Citation CJ1+ remains an attractive option in the light jet market, combining single-pilot capability, efficient operating economics, and upgraded capabilities over its predecessors, the Citation 525 and Citation CJ1.
The Citation CJ1+ was produced from 2005-2011, offering a cruise speed of ~349 knots, a range of approximately 1,200 nautical miles, and seating for up to 6 passengers in the back with a belted lavatory and side facing seat.
This Citation CJ1+ Market Report – September 2026 provides a focused overview of current pricing, inventory levels, and historical trends shaping today’s trading environment.
Citation CJ1+ Market Snapshot – September 2026
The Citation CJ1+ market continues to present an interesting combination of limited availability, lower asking prices, and improving transaction velocity.
While the number of aircraft available today is effectively unchanged from three years ago, average asking prices have normalized considerably and aircraft are spending significantly less time on the market.
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Key Metrics
- Average Asking Price: $2,364,000.00
- Average Year: 2007
- Average Airframe Time: 5,128.3 hours
- # for Sale: 8
- % of Fleet for Sale: 8.1%
- Average Days on Market: 197 days
Market Insight
The Citation CJ1+ remains a relatively limited-supply market.
With only eight aircraft represented across the total market, buyers do not have the depth of selection found in some other Citation markets. However, limited inventory has not prevented pricing from adjusting.
That distinction is important: scarcity alone does not determine market strength. Pricing, transaction velocity, aircraft quality, maintenance status, and buyer demand must all be considered when evaluating current conditions.
Citation CJ1+ Market Trends (12-Month and 36-Month Analysis)
Over the past 12 months, the Citation CJ1+ market has experienced lower inventory, lower asking prices, and considerably shorter marketing periods. The longer-term data tells an even more compelling story.
Past 12 Months
- # for Sale: ↓ 1
- Average Asking Price: ↓ $335,000.00
- % of Fleet for Sale: ↓ 1.0%
- Average Days on Market: ↓ 52 days
What This Means
The relationship between these metrics is notable.
Inventory has tightened modestly, but asking prices have also declined substantially. At the same time, average days on market have improved by 52 days.
The charts on page 3 show that asking prices have generally trended lower throughout the past year, despite several periods of stabilization and modest recovery. Inventory, meanwhile, has settled near eight aircraft after reaching higher levels earlier in the period.
Days on market have been more volatile. After approaching 300 days during the spring, average DOM declined sharply through the summer before increasing modestly in September.
Overall, the 12-month data suggests a market where pricing normalization has coincided with improved transaction velocity.
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36-Month Market Trends
- # for Sale: ↔︎ 0
- Average Asking Price: ↓ $446,000.00
- % of Fleet for Sale: ↔︎ 0.0%
- Average Days on Market: ↓ 104 days
What This Means
The most important takeaway from the 36-month data is what hasn’t changed.
The number of Citation CJ1+’s represented in the market today is the same as it was three years ago, and fleet availability is also unchanged.
Yet underneath that relatively stable supply picture, the market has changed considerably.
Average asking prices have declined approximately $446,000.00, while aircraft are spending an average of 104 fewer days on market.
The charts on page 4 reinforce this distinction. Inventory has fluctuated throughout the period but ultimately returned to approximately the same level. Asking prices, however, have trended materially lower, while days on market have improved considerably from their September 2023 level.
That combination suggests a market that has become more efficient at its current pricing level.
Rather than additional supply forcing the adjustment, the data indicates that pricing itself has undergone a meaningful normalization while overall availability has remained relatively constrained.
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Is it a Good Time to Sell a Citation CJ1+?
The Citation CJ1+ remains a limited-inventory market, but the three-year data demonstrates that limited supply does not automatically support higher asking prices.
Seller Takeaways
For sellers, proper positioning remains critical.
Aircraft with favorable maintenance status, engine program coverage (fully paid TAP Blue), desirable avionics, quality cosmetics, and appropriate pricing may distinguish themselves within a relatively small competitive set.
The improvement in average days on market is encouraging, but the substantial decline in asking prices over both the 12- and 36-month periods reinforces the importance of aligning price expectations with current market conditions.
Is it a Good Time to Buy a Citation CJ1+?
Buyer Takeaways
Citation CJ1+ buyers continue to face relatively limited selection, with only eight aircraft represented across the total market.
However, today’s pricing environment is materially different from that of three years ago.
Buyers should evaluate each aircraft based not only on asking price but also on engine program enrollment, upcoming maintenance, avionics, total time, cosmetics, pedigree, and other aircraft-specific characteristics.
In a small market such as the Citation CJ1+, the differences between individual aircraft can be significant.
What Is a Citation CJ1+ Worth in 2026?
Every Citation CJ1+ is unique, and market averages should only serve as a starting point when determining the value of an individual aircraft.
A specific Citation CJ1+ can vary materially in value based on:
- Model year and airframe total time
- Engine times and program enrollment (TAP Blue fully paid)
- Maintenance and inspection status (Document 10 Inspection)
- Avionics configuration and upgrades
- Interior and exterior condition
- Damage history and pedigree
- Geographic location
- Current competing inventory
This is particularly important in a relatively small market, where a handful of differently configured aircraft can materially influence the average asking price.
Citation CJ1+ Market Outlook
The Citation CJ1+ enters the final quarter of 2026 with a relatively limited supply of aircraft and a market that has undergone meaningful pricing normalization.
Over the past year, inventory has tightened slightly while asking prices have declined and transaction timelines have improved. Over three years, the supply picture is essentially unchanged—but average asking prices are approximately $446,000.00 lower and aircraft are spending 104 fewer days on market.
That longer-term relationship may be the most important takeaway from this month’s report.
The Citation CJ1+ market has not needed a substantial increase in supply to experience a pricing adjustment. Instead, pricing has normalized while inventory has remained relatively stable, and aircraft are now moving through the market more efficiently than they were three years ago.
Whether pricing begins to stabilize at current levels will be one of the key trends to monitor through the remainder of 2026.
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This data was published on September 28, 2026, and is subject to change.
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