The Citation Bravo is a steady light jet that works the shorter Mexico routes well, offering a comfortable cabin and predictable costs on sectors where speed is less important than value. For groups of seven to nine flying into Cancun or Monterrey, Mexico, it is a reliable option at the bottom of the category price range.
Cessna built the Bravo as the Citation II’s replacement, hanging two Pratt and Whitney PW530A turbofans on the established Citation airframe. Seven to nine seats, 403 knots and 1,587 nautical miles of range. It is the slowest jet in its category, and the cabin is one of the more relaxed ones at this size. Every Cessna Citation Bravo we arrange flies with an operator certificated under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1997-2006
- Seating: 7 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,587 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 403 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 47.3 feet
- Wingspan: 51.8 feet
- Height: 15 feet
- Baggage volume: 74 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation Bravo Fits Mexico
At 403 knots the Bravo gives away time on longer Mexico sectors. Houston to Monterrey at 430 nautical miles is a round trip where nobody counts the minutes. On a Miami-to-Cancun or a Dallas-to-Los Cabos leg, that pace becomes a visible difference against faster light jets, and clients who are on a schedule should know it upfront.
Nine seats in a light jet is unusual and it is the reason the Bravo keeps appearing on Mexico group quotes. A corporate team flying from Houston into Monterrey for a NAFTA-corridor plant visit, or a family group heading into Cancun for a week, both fit in one aircraft without a capacity conversation.
The Bravo is comfortable at Toluca’s high elevation on short domestic Mexico sectors, though full-payload performance from Toluca still requires the operator to run the actual numbers before we quote it. On the low-elevation leisure airports, Cancun and Los Cabos, the aircraft is straightforward.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Cessna Citation Bravo run $3,300 to $4,600 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Citation Bravo tends to quote at the value end of the Mexico light-jet band, which on a short US-to-Mexico run with a nine-person group often makes it the cheapest way to keep everyone together.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
- Cessna Citation II
The full light jets category page lists every light jet we arrange for Mexico departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation Bravo charter in or out of Mexico, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.