Private jet cost
Houston → Boston
A private flight from Houston to Boston covers 1,396 nautical miles (2,586 km) and takes about 3h 37m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $23,875 – $34,775 one-way — about $7,331 per seat.
1,396 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 37m
Flight time (light jet)
4.6h vs 6.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,301 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 259 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 02m | $24,503 – $36,166 | $38,528 – $51,002 | $44,328 – $63,602 | $7,584 | 867 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 49m | $22,900 – $32,596 | $36,154 – $46,202 | $42,354 – $59,602 | $6,937 | 923 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 37m | $23,875 – $34,775 | $37,423 – $48,897 | $44,923 – $65,897 | $7,331 | 1,301 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 28m | $30,654 – $44,614 | $48,083 – $62,778 | $57,083 – $83,778 | $9,409 | 1,911 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 20m | $36,972 – $53,767 | $58,034 – $75,712 | $68,534 – $101K | $11,342 | 2,235 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 16m | $46,367 – $71,446 | $72,950 – $101K | $85,450 – $133K | $14,727 | 2,739 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 09m | $56,756 – $87,072 | $89,394 – $123K | $104K – $162K | $17,979 | 3,617 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 20m | $91,734 – $163K | $145K – $230K | $166K – $295K | $31,817 | 7,182 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 Houston–Boston non-stop
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
Boston: where you’d land
- Laurence G. Hanscom Field KBED
Business-aviation airport · 7,011 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Boston Logan International Airport KBOS
Major hub · 10,083 ft runway · 15 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) | 4.6 h | 1,301 kg | $7,331 |
| Airline, economy | 6.9 h | 259 kg | Typically $310–$776 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.4 h | 1034 kg | Typically $1,293–$3,103 |
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.