Private jet cost
Charlotte → Houston
A private flight from Charlotte to Houston covers 799 nautical miles (1,479 km) and takes about 2h 28m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $12,059 – $17,190 one-way — about $3,656 per seat.
799 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 28m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.5h vs 5.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
471 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 148 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 | Non-stop | 3h 09m | $13,102 – $19,371 | $20,573 – $27,277 | $26,373 – $39,877 | $4,059 | 453 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 28m | $12,059 – $17,190 | $19,014 – $24,331 | $25,214 – $37,731 | $3,656 | 471 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 12m | $15,549 – $22,393 | $24,614 – $31,818 | $32,114 – $48,818 | $4,743 | 790 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 07m | $20,058 – $28,855 | $31,781 – $41,042 | $40,781 – $62,042 | $6,114 | 1,164 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 02m | $24,303 – $34,925 | $38,543 – $49,724 | $49,043 – $74,724 | $7,404 | 1,364 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 00m | $30,661 – $46,550 | $48,786 – $66,379 | $61,286 – $98,379 | $9,651 | 1,674 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 56m | $37,726 – $57,002 | $60,117 – $81,416 | $75,117 – $120K | $11,841 | 2,216 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 02m | $61,327 – $106K | $98,502 – $152K | $120K – $217K | $20,950 | 4,384 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 Charlotte–Houston non-stop
Charlotte: where you’d land
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport KCLT
Major hub · 10,000 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 (very light jet) | 3.5 h | 471 kg | $3,656 |
| Airline, economy | 5.6 h | 148 kg | Typically $177–$444 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.1 h | 592 kg | Typically $740–$1,775 |
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.