The Citation Encore is an upgraded Citation V with more thrust and better speed, and it covers the primary Mexico leisure routes cleanly. For clients flying from the US Midwest or East Coast into Cancun or Los Cabos, Mexico, it is a comfortable seven-to-eight-seat aircraft at a rate below the super light category.
Cessna re-engined the Citation V with Pratt and Whitney PW535A turbofans to create the Encore, adding a new wing and trailing-link landing gear. Cruise rises to 430 knots against the V’s 397, seating stays at seven to eight, and range is 1,750 nautical miles. Every Cessna Citation Encore 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: 2000-2007
- Seating: 7 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,750 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 430 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 48.9 feet
- Wingspan: 54.1 feet
- Height: 15.2 feet
- Baggage volume: 71 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation Encore Fits Mexico
The Encore’s 1,750-nautical-mile range covers the Texas-to-Mexico corridors easily and reaches into the leisure markets comfortably. Houston to Cancun is roughly 900 nautical miles, Dallas to Los Cabos approximately 1,300, and Miami to Cancun comes in near 750. All are well within the envelope at a realistic cabin load.
Thirty-three knots over a standard Citation V is not dramatic on a one-hour Monterrey run, but on a two-and-a-half-hour Houston-to-Cancun sector it is the difference between an easy crossing and a hurried one. For clients comparing the V and the Encore on a longer Mexico trip, the speed gain is what the premium pays for.
Trailing-link gear gives the Encore a softer arrival than most aircraft in this category. On a Mexico leisure trip where passengers are already on vacation before they land, that detail is noticed more than a spec sheet suggests it would be.
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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 Encore run $3,500 to $4,800 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Encore prices above a standard Citation V for the same Mexico routing, and on any sector over two hours the time it saves usually recovers most of that gap.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- 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 Encore 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.