Private jet cost
Aruba → Houston
A private flight from Aruba to Houston covers 1,743 nautical miles (3,227 km) and takes about 4h 16m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $36,793 – $53,744 one-way — about $11,317 per seat.
1,743 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 16m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.3h vs 7.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,345 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 323 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 16m | $29,005 – $42,981 | $45,454 – $60,401 | $51,254 – $73,001 | $8,998 | 1,044 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 46m | $26,793 – $38,296 | $42,144 – $54,064 | $48,344 – $67,464 | $8,136 | 1,102 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 12m | $34,586 – $49,973 | $54,593 – $70,791 | $62,093 – $87,791 | $10,570 | 1,866 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 16m | $36,793 – $53,744 | $57,528 – $75,370 | $66,528 – $96,370 | $11,317 | 2,345 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 05m | $44,312 – $64,682 | $69,327 – $90,769 | $79,827 – $116K | $13,624 | 2,739 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 00m | $55,467 – $85,868 | $86,949 – $121K | $99,449 – $153K | $17,667 | 3,356 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 51m | $67,781 – $104K | $106K – $147K | $121K – $186K | $21,534 | 4,429 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 05m | $109K – $196K | $172K – $275K | $193K – $340K | $38,112 | 8,803 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly Aruba–Houston non-stop
Aruba: where you’d land
- Queen Beatrix International Airport TNCA
Major hub · 9,000 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h
Houston: where you’d land
- Sugar Land Regional Airport KSGR
Business-aviation airport · 8,000 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - William P. Hobby Airport KHOU
Airport with private terminal · 7,602 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - George Bush Intercontinental Airport KIAH
Major hub · 12,001 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (midsize jet) | 5.3 h | 2,345 kg | $11,317 |
| Airline, economy | 7.6 h | 323 kg | Typically $387–$968 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.1 h | 1291 kg | Typically $1,614–$3,873 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.