Private jet cost
Calgary → Houston
A private flight from Calgary to Houston covers 1,538 nautical miles (2,849 km) and takes about 3h 48m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $33,168 – $48,352 one-way — about $10,190 per seat.
1,538 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 48m
Flight time (midsize jet)
4.8h vs 7.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,089 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 285 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 | 6h 33m | $26,346 – $38,956 | $41,363 – $54,850 | $47,163 – $67,450 | $8,163 | 939 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 12m | $24,494 – $34,930 | $38,606 – $49,421 | $44,806 – $62,821 | $7,428 | 997 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 43m | $31,737 – $45,737 | $50,211 – $64,948 | $57,711 – $81,948 | $9,684 | 1,691 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 48m | $33,168 – $48,352 | $51,950 – $67,933 | $60,950 – $88,933 | $10,190 | 2,089 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 39m | $39,977 – $58,236 | $62,658 – $81,877 | $73,158 – $107K | $12,277 | 2,441 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 34m | $50,093 – $77,351 | $78,681 – $109K | $91,181 – $141K | $15,931 | 2,992 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 26m | $61,270 – $94,204 | $96,339 – $133K | $111K – $172K | $19,434 | 3,949 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 39m | $98,946 – $176K | $156K – $249K | $177K – $314K | $34,394 | 7,846 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 Calgary–Houston non-stop
Calgary: where you’d land
- Springbank Airport CYBW
Business-aviation airport · 5,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs - Calgary International Airport CYYC
Major hub · 14,000 ft runway · 25 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) | 4.8 h | 2,089 kg | $10,190 |
| Airline, economy | 7.2 h | 285 kg | Typically $342–$855 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.7 h | 1139 kg | Typically $1,424–$3,418 |
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.