The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a popular light business jet known for its combination of performance, efficiency, and versatility. Introduced in 2014 as an upgraded version of the Citation CJ3, the CJ3+ features Garmin G3000 avionics and an improved cabin. The Citation CJ3+ was produced until late 2025, offering a cruise speed of ~380 knots, range of approximately 1,900 nautical miles, and seating for 7-8 passengers with single-pilot certification.
This Citation CJ3+ Market Report – October 2026 provides a focused overview of current pricing, inventory levels, and historical trends shaping today’s market environment.
Citation CJ3+ Market Snapshot – October 2026
The Citation CJ3+ market continues to demonstrate exceptionally limited aircraft availability, with just 1.9% of the operating fleet currently represented in the whole-aircraft market.
While broader market statistics suggest declining average asking prices over the past year, these figures require additional context. With such a limited number of aircraft available, individual listings can significantly influence reported averages. Furthermore, the inclusion of fractional ownership offerings in total-market statistics creates a substantial difference between the average asking price for whole aircraft and the broader market average.
Understanding these distinctions is essential for accurately evaluating the Citation CJ3+ market.
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Key Metrics: Whole-Aircraft Market
- Average Asking Price: $9,698,333.33
- Average Year: 2020
- Average Airframe Time: 1,656.8 hours
- # for Sale: 6
- % of Fleet for Sale: 1.9%
Market Insight
With just six whole aircraft represented in the market, the Citation CJ3+ remains an exceptionally supply-constrained aircraft.
At only 1.9% of the operating fleet, available whole-aircraft inventory provides buyers with relatively few options, particularly when considering preferences such as model year, total time, maintenance status, equipment, and overall condition.
This limited selection can create favorable conditions for sellers of well-positioned aircraft. However, it also makes market averages especially sensitive to changes in individual listings. For example, the addition or removal of just one aircraft can meaningfully alter the average asking price, particularly if that aircraft is priced substantially above or below the existing inventory.
As a result, buyers and sellers should exercise caution when interpreting short-term pricing fluctuations as evidence of broader market movements.
Total-Market Snapshot
- Average Asking Price: $8,153,888.89
- Average Year: 2020
- Average Airframe Time: 2,189 hours
- # for Sale: 12
- % of Fleet for Sale: 3.8%
- Average Days on Market: 90 days
Why Is the Total-Market Asking Price So Much Lower?
One of the most important distinctions in the October 2026 Citation CJ3+ market report is the difference between the whole-aircraft average asking price of approximately $9.70 million and the total-market average of approximately $8.15 million.
Of the 12 aircraft represented in the broader market, four are fractional ownership offerings.
Because fractional interests represent partial ownership rather than the purchase of an entire aircraft, their advertised prices are substantially lower than those of whole-aircraft offerings. Including these fractional listings in the broader dataset reduces the reported average asking price.
Consequently, the $8.15 million total-market average should not be interpreted as the typical asking price for purchasing an entire Citation CJ3+. For buyers evaluating whole-aircraft acquisitions, the approximately $9.70 million whole-aircraft average provides a more relevant starting point, although individual aircraft specifications and market positioning remain essential to determining value.
The broader total-market figures remain useful for tracking historical trends, provided their composition is understood.
Citation CJ3+ Market Trends (12-Month and 36-Month Analysis)
Over the past 12 months, the Citation CJ3+ market has experienced meaningful changes in reported inventory, average asking prices, and marketing periods. Looking back three years provides additional perspective on the Citation CJ3+ market’s longer-term behavior.
Past 12 Months
- # for Sale: ↓ 9
- Average Asking Price: ↓ $1,350,000.00
- % of Fleet for Sale: ↓ 3.1%
- Average Days on Market: ↑ 31 days
*These trends reflect the total-market dataset, including whole-aircraft, fractional, off-market, and deal-pending offerings.
What This Means
The most significant development over the past year has been the contraction in reported inventory. Total-market inventory has declined by nine aircraft, with the percentage of the operating fleet represented falling by 3.1 percentage points. This reduction has left the Citation CJ3+ market with relatively limited supply.
At the same time, average asking prices have declined by approximately $1.35 million, while average days on market have increased by 31 days. At first glance, these figures might suggest weakening market conditions. However, the unusually small inventory pool and inclusion of fractional ownership offerings complicate that interpretation. The 12-month pricing graph illustrates this volatility particularly well. Average asking prices declined through much of the period, recovered sharply during the summer of 2026, and subsequently moderated again by October.
With so few aircraft represented, changes in the mix of listings can produce substantial fluctuations in the average asking price without necessarily indicating comparable changes in the underlying value of individual aircraft. Similarly, the increase in average days on market should be considered in the context of a limited and changing sample of aircraft.
The primary takeaway is that Citation CJ3+ inventory has contracted significantly, while reported average prices remain highly sensitive to the composition of the market.
Download the NextBird Citation CJ3+ Market Report October 23, 2026.
36-Month Market Trends
- # for Sale: ↓ 8
- Average Asking Price: ↓ $366,000.00
- % of Fleet for Sale: ↓ 3.3%
- Average Days on Market: ↔︎ 0 days
*These trends reflect the total-market dataset, including whole-aircraft, fractional, off-market, and deal-pending offerings.
What This Means
Over the past 36 months, total Citation CJ3+ inventory has declined by eight aircraft, while the percentage of the fleet represented has decreased by 3.3 percentage points. Despite substantial fluctuations throughout this period, average asking prices are approximately $366,000.00 lower than they were three years ago.
However, the relatively modest difference between today’s average and the average from October 2023 does not fully capture the volatility experienced in between. The 36-month pricing graph shows several significant upward and downward movements, with average asking prices repeatedly shifting as the composition of available inventory changed. This is particularly important in the Citation CJ3+ market, where a small number of higher-priced whole aircraft or lower-priced fractional offerings can substantially influence the overall average.
Meanwhile, average days on market are unchanged from three years ago, currently standing at 90 days. Although marketing periods have fluctuated considerably during this timeframe, the current average does not indicate a sustained increase relative to October 2023.
Taken together, the three-year trends highlight a market characterized by substantially reduced inventory, significant pricing volatility, and relatively stable average marketing periods when comparing the beginning and end of the period.
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Is it a Good Time to Sell a Citation CJ3+?
The current Citation CJ3+ market presents an interesting opportunity for owners considering a sale.
Seller Takeaways
With only six whole aircraft represented in the market, prospective buyers have limited alternatives. This scarcity can provide well-positioned sellers with a competitive advantage, particularly when their aircraft offers desirable specifications, strong maintenance history, comprehensive program coverage, and attractive overall condition.
However, limited inventory does not automatically justify an aggressive asking price. Because the available sample is so small, sellers should avoid relying exclusively on broad market averages or isolated high-priced listings when determining an appropriate asking price.
Aircraft-specific comparisons and realistic positioning remain critical to attracting qualified buyers and achieving a successful transaction.
Is it a Good Time to Buy a Citation CJ3+?
Buyers entering the Citation CJ3+ market should recognize that the selection of available whole aircraft is exceptionally limited.
Buyer Takeaways
With just 1.9% of the operating fleet represented in the whole-aircraft market, finding an aircraft that satisfies specific requirements may require patience, flexibility, and access to off-market opportunities.
Buyers should also be cautious when interpreting the broader $8.15 million average asking price. Because that figure includes fractional ownership offerings, it does not accurately represent the average asking price of an entire Citation CJ3+. A more useful approach is to evaluate individual whole-aircraft opportunities based on model year, airframe time, maintenance history, engine program status, avionics, and overall condition.
Working with an aircraft broker who actively monitors both publicly marketed and off-market opportunities can be especially valuable in a market with limited inventory.
What Is a Citation CJ3+ Worth in 2026?
With only six whole aircraft represented in the market, the average asking price can change substantially as aircraft enter or leave the available inventory.
Actual market value depends on several important factors, such as:
- Total airframe time and cycles
- Engine times and maintenance status
- Engine program enrollment (TAP Blue fully paid)
- Upcoming inspections (Document 22 Inspection)
- Avionics configuration and upgrades (Garmin G3000 Software/Hardware Upgrades)
- Paint and interior condition
- Damage history
- Aircraft records and pedigree
Two Citation CJ3+’s of the same model year can carry materially different market values depending on these characteristics.
Citation CJ3+ Market Outlook
Looking ahead, the Citation CJ3+ market remains defined primarily by limited whole-aircraft availability. With just six whole aircraft represented for sale, the market offers relatively little selection for prospective buyers. This limited inventory could continue to support the positioning of desirable, competitively priced aircraft.
However, one of the most important considerations when analyzing the Citation CJ3+ market is the degree to which individual listings influence reported statistics. Because the available inventory is so small, changes in average asking prices may reflect shifts in the composition of the market rather than a broad change in aircraft values. The inclusion of fractional ownership offerings further reinforces the importance of distinguishing whole-aircraft pricing from total-market averages.
Over the coming months, we will be watching three developments particularly closely: changes in whole-aircraft availability, the pricing of newly introduced listings, and whether average marketing periods remain relatively stable.
The Citation CJ3+ remains an exceptionally limited-inventory market, making aircraft-specific analysis more important than ever for both buyers and sellers.
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This data was published on October 23, 2026, and is subject to change.
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