Private jet cost
Grand Cayman → Houston
A private flight from Grand Cayman to Houston covers 981 nautical miles (1,817 km) and takes about 2h 38m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $18,090 – $26,172 one-way — about $5,533 per seat.
981 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 38m
Flight time (light jet)
3.6h vs 6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
946 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 182 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 48m | $15,474 – $22,961 | $24,222 – $32,229 | $30,022 – $44,829 | $4,804 | 546 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 42m | $18,230 – $25,760 | $28,970 – $36,773 | $35,170 – $50,173 | $5,499 | 708 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 38m | $18,090 – $26,172 | $28,523 – $37,031 | $36,023 – $54,031 | $5,533 | 946 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 32m | $23,292 – $33,665 | $36,757 – $47,675 | $45,757 – $68,675 | $7,120 | 1,392 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 26m | $28,170 – $40,675 | $44,492 – $57,655 | $54,992 – $82,655 | $8,606 | 1,630 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 23m | $35,454 – $54,148 | $56,160 – $76,860 | $68,660 – $109K | $11,200 | 1,999 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 18m | $43,534 – $66,179 | $69,053 – $94,075 | $84,053 – $133K | $13,714 | 2,644 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 26m | $70,607 – $124K | $113K – $176K | $134K – $241K | $24,267 | 5,238 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 Grand Cayman–Houston non-stop
Grand Cayman: where you’d land
- Owen Roberts International Airport MWCR
Airport with private terminal · 6,596 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs
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 (light jet) | 3.6 h | 946 kg | $5,533 |
| Airline, economy | 6 h | 182 kg | Typically $218–$545 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.5 h | 727 kg | Typically $908–$2,180 |
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.