The Cessna Citation CJ2+ continues to be one of the most desirable aircraft in the light jet market. As the enhanced successor to the Citation CJ2, the Citation CJ2+ offers improved performance from upgraded FADEC-controlled FJ44-3A-24 engines, making it a popular choice among owner-operators and corporate flight departments alike.
The Citation CJ2+ was produced from 2005-2014, offering a cruise speed of ~376 knots, range of approximately 1,600 nautical miles, and seating for 6-8 passengers with single-pilot certification.
This Citation CJ2+ Market Report – August 2026 provides a focused overview of current pricing, inventory levels, and historical trends shaping today’s market environment.
Citation CJ2+ Market Snapshot – August 2026
The Citation CJ2+ market currently features relatively limited inventory, with availability representing just 5.4% of the operating fleet. Asking prices have also shown signs of stabilization following a broader period of price normalization.
Download the NextBird Citation CJ2+ Market Report August 26, 2026.
Key Metrics
- Average Asking Price: $3,883,918.12
- Average Year: 2008
- Average Airframe Time: 4,933.5 hours
- # for Sale: 12
- % of Fleet for Sale: 5.4%
- Average Days on Market: 273 days
Market Insight
The snapshot on page 2 highlights the limited supply currently available: only 12 aircraft are represented across the broader market, equivalent to 5.4% of the fleet.
Despite this relatively constrained inventory, average days on market have reached 273 days. This creates an interesting dynamic: supply is limited, but buyers are still taking considerable time to evaluate and transact on available aircraft.
Citation CJ2+ Market Trends (12-Month and 36-Month Analysis)
The past twelve months show tightening inventory alongside lower asking prices and longer marketing timelines. The longer-term data illustrates how significantly the Citation CJ2+ market has normalized from previous pricing levels.
Past 12 Months
- # for Sale: ↓ 3
- Average Asking Price: ↓ $207,000.00
- % of Fleet for Sale: ↓ 1.4%
- Average Days on Market: ↑ 51 days
What This Means
Three fewer Citation CJ2+ aircraft are represented in the total market than one year ago, while fleet availability has declined by approximately 1.4 percentage points.
At the same time, average asking prices have declined by approximately $207,000.00, and average days on market have increased by 51 days.
The charts on page 3 provide additional context. Citation CJ2+ inventory has fallen meaningfully from its highs earlier in 2026, while average asking prices declined through the spring before beginning to stabilize and recover modestly during the summer.
Days on market tell a different story. After reaching a low near 150 days earlier this year, average marketing time has climbed sharply, reaching 273 days in August.
This suggests that limited supply alone is not enough to drive faster transactions. Buyers continue to place significant emphasis on aircraft quality, maintenance status, and pricing.
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36-Month Market Trends
- # for Sale: ↑ 5
- Average Asking Price: ↓ $1,066,000.00
- % of Fleet for Sale: ↑ 2.3%
- Average Days on Market: ↑ 50 days
What This Means
Compared with three years ago, five additional aircraft are represented in the Citation CJ2+ market, while fleet availability has increased by approximately 2.3 percentage points.
The most significant change has occurred in pricing. Average asking prices are approximately $1.066 million lower than they were 36 months ago. Average days on market have also increased by 50 days.
The 36-month pricing chart on page 4 provides important context. Asking prices experienced an exceptional spike during 2023 before gradually normalizing over the following several years. Today’s average asking price of approximately $3.88 million is therefore considerably below those earlier highs.
However, the chart also shows signs of recent stabilization following the decline experienced earlier this year.
Rather than viewing today’s pricing solely as weakness, the longer-term trend is better understood as a market that has normalized substantially from unusually elevated previous levels.
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Is it a Good Time to Sell a Citation CJ2+?
Limited Citation CJ2+ inventory remains an encouraging factor for owners considering a sale.
Seller Takeaways
Aircraft that tend to distinguish themselves include those featuring:
- Engine program enrollment (TAP Blue fully paid)
- Favorable engine and maintenance status
- Modern avionics
- Lower total time relative to competing aircraft
- Updated paint and interior
- Complete and well-documented records
However, today’s 273-day average marketing time demonstrates that low inventory does not automatically guarantee a quick transaction.
Accurate valuation and proper positioning remain critical. Buyers have fewer aircraft to choose from, but they also appear willing to wait for the right aircraft at the right value.
Is it a Good Time to Buy a Citation CJ2+?
Buyer Takeaways
Buyers currently face a relatively constrained Citation CJ2+ market.
Although asking prices have normalized considerably from previous highs, limited inventory can make finding the right combination of equipment, maintenance status, total time, and condition challenging.
Buyers should evaluate more than acquisition price alone. Engine status, upcoming inspections, program enrollment, avionics, cosmetics, and aircraft history can materially affect the true economics of an acquisition.
In a market with relatively few available examples, having visibility into both publicly advertised and off-market opportunities can also become particularly important.
What Is a Citation CJ2+ Worth in 2026?
Every Citation CJ2+ is unique, and market averages should only serve as a starting point when determining the value of an individual aircraft.
Important factors affecting value include:
- Total airframe time and cycles
- Engine times and maintenance status
- Engine program enrollment (TAP Blue fully paid)
- Upcoming inspections (Document 10 Inspection)
- Avionics configuration and upgrades
- Paint and interior condition
- Damage history
- Aircraft records and pedigree
With limited inventory, aircraft-specific differences can have a particularly meaningful impact on value.
Citation CJ2+ Market Outlook
The Citation CJ2+ market currently reflects limited inventory, stabilizing asking prices, and increasingly selective buyer behavior.
Only 5.4% of the fleet is represented in the broader market, and availability has declined over the past year. However, average days on market have increased to 273 days, indicating that limited supply has not translated into faster transactions.
Meanwhile, average asking prices remain below both their 12- and 36-month comparison levels, although recent monthly data suggests pricing may be beginning to stabilize following earlier declines.
For sellers, constrained inventory can create an opportunity for well-maintained and properly positioned aircraft to stand out. For buyers, selection remains limited, but longer transaction timelines suggest the market is not experiencing the urgency associated with the highly constrained conditions of several years ago.
The coming months will be worth watching to determine whether tighter inventory ultimately translates into firmer pricing or whether buyer selectivity continues to keep transaction timelines elevated.
Whether you’re considering buying, selling, or simply monitoring the value of a Citation CJ2+, understanding the relationship between pricing, inventory, and transaction velocity provides a clearer picture of today’s market than any single metric alone.
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This data was published on August 26, 2026, and is subject to change.
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