Private jet cost
Fort Lauderdale → Houston
A private flight from Fort Lauderdale to Houston covers 827 nautical miles (1,532 km) and takes about 2h 32m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $12,380 – $17,660 one-way — about $3,755 per seat.
827 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 32m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.5h vs 5.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
485 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 153 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 15m | $13,474 – $19,933 | $21,144 – $28,052 | $26,944 – $40,652 | $4,176 | 467 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 32m | $12,380 – $17,660 | $19,508 – $24,980 | $25,708 – $38,380 | $3,755 | 485 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 16m | $15,947 – $22,985 | $25,226 – $32,634 | $32,726 – $49,634 | $4,867 | 814 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 11m | $20,564 – $29,608 | $32,560 – $42,080 | $41,560 – $63,080 | $6,272 | 1,200 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 06m | $24,908 – $35,825 | $39,474 – $50,965 | $49,974 – $75,965 | $7,592 | 1,406 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 04m | $31,411 – $47,739 | $49,940 – $68,020 | $62,440 – $100K | $9,894 | 1,725 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 59m | $38,635 – $58,438 | $61,516 – $83,397 | $76,516 – $122K | $12,134 | 2,283 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 06m | $62,779 – $109K | $101K – $156K | $122K – $221K | $21,469 | 4,518 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 Fort Lauderdale–Houston non-stop
Fort Lauderdale: where you’d land
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport KFXE
Business-aviation airport · 6,002 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport KFLL
Major hub · 9,000 ft runway · 10 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 | 485 kg | $3,755 |
| Airline, economy | 5.7 h | 153 kg | Typically $184–$460 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.2 h | 613 kg | Typically $766–$1,838 |
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.