Citation Excel Charter: Miami to New York
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Ask a charter desk which midsize jet they can actually have on the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) ramp tomorrow morning, and the answer is very often a Citation Excel. When Textron Aviation (Cessna) mated a stand-up cabin to light-jet operating economics, it created the best-selling midsize of its era — and one of the most heavily represented aircraft in the Florida charter fleet, which is exactly what you want when the calendar is tight.
The Excel takes the Miami–New York leg in about 2 hours 35 minutes, seating seven to eight in a club-and-a-half layout under a 5 ft 8 in ceiling with a dropped aisle. An enclosed aft lavatory and 80 cu ft of baggage make it a genuine step up from the light class, at estimated pricing from about $17,000.
- 1,657 nm range
- 433 ktas cruise
- 7–8 passengers
Estimated pricing for planning — your account manager confirms the final quote.
Private charters on the Miami–New York corridor depart from Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) or Miami International Airport (MIA), and arrive at Teterboro Airport (TEB), Westchester County Airport (HPN), Republic Airport (FRG) or Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP).
Citation Excel specifications
Manufacturer performance figures — Textron Aviation (Cessna).
- 1,657 nm
- Max range
- 433 ktas
- Cruise speed
- 7–8
- Passengers
- 5 ft 8 in
- Cabin height
- 80 cu ft
- Baggage
- 45,000 ft
- Service ceiling
The corridor's everyday midsize
Ubiquity is the Excel's quiet superpower. Because so many are based between Opa-locka, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) and the New York metro fields, quotes tend to come back fast and competitive, and a same-week departure is rarely a problem. When another type cancels or times out, an Excel is usually the recovery aircraft — brokers on this corridor lean on it for good reason.
The cabin is where it earns the fare over a light jet. You board through an air-stair, stand up straight in the aisle, and settle into club seating sized for a working flight — a laptop, a call, lunch from the galley cooler. The fully enclosed lavatory at the rear means a 2.5-hour leg never requires planning around it, something the light class cannot promise.
Range is the honest caveat: at 1,657 nm the Excel is not a coast-to-coast machine, but Miami to Teterboro Airport (TEB) sits comfortably inside its envelope with full reserves, even when summer weather demands generous alternates. It cruises at 433 knots, a shade slower than newer midsize types — in practice that is ten minutes on this leg, and the fare difference frequently pays for dinner.
- Typically the most available midsize jet in South Florida
- Stand-up 5 ft 8 in cabin with a fully enclosed aft lavatory
- Seats 7–8 with 80 cu ft of baggage — golf bags fit
- From about $17,000 one-way, estimated, Opa-locka direct to Teterboro
Excel or XLS+ — does the vintage matter?
The Excel begat the XLS and then the XLS+, and all three share the same fuselage, so the passenger experience is close kin: same stand-up height, same enclosed lavatory, near-identical seating. The newer Citation XLS+ adds updated engines and avionics and usually a fresher interior, at a premium of roughly $3,000 on this route. If the schedule is flexible and the budget is not, the original Excel is the value play.
Every Excel we arrange flies under FAA Part 135 with a two-pilot crew and current inspections; interiors vary by tail, so tell us if a recently refurbished interior matters to you and we will filter the options accordingly. Send your dates and party size and we will return two or three specific aircraft with photos and itemized pricing — typically the same day.
The Citation Excel, inside and out
Charter services for the Miami–New York route
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Citation Excel charter from Miami to New York cost?
Plan on $17,000 to $25,000 one-way (estimated) — fuel, crew, standard catering and fees included. The low end reflects flexible dates or a well-positioned aircraft; peak winter weekends and holiday Sundays push toward the top of the band. Round trips flown within a day or two often quote better per leg.
How long is the flight on an Excel?
About 2 hours 35 minutes wheels-up to wheels-down from Opa-locka to Teterboro. The Excel cruises at 433 knots, so it gives up roughly ten minutes to the fastest midsize jets on this leg — rarely a deciding factor against its price.
How many passengers does the Citation Excel seat?
Most charter Excels carry seven to eight passengers — a four-seat club plus a two-place divan or side-facing seat, with up to ten possible in some configurations. For six adults with normal luggage it is genuinely comfortable rather than merely adequate.
Can I stand up and is there a real lavatory?
Yes on both counts. The dropped aisle gives 5 ft 8 in of headroom — most passengers walk upright — and the aft lavatory is fully enclosed with a solid door. Those two features are the core of the midsize upgrade over any light jet.
Why is the Excel so easy to book on short notice?
Sheer fleet numbers. The Excel family sold in the hundreds and remains a backbone of the US charter market, with many based in South Florida. More tails means more open calendars — we can often confirm one for next-morning departure when rarer types are sold out.
Ready to fly Miami to New York?
Send your dates and party size for estimated pricing across suitable aircraft — typically within two hours, with no obligation.
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