Private jet cost
Houston → Los Cabos
A private flight from Houston to Los Cabos covers 868 nautical miles (1,608 km) and takes about 2h 39m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $12,840 – $18,333 one-way — about $3,897 per seat.
868 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 39m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.6h vs 5.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
506 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 161 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 24m | $14,005 – $20,738 | $21,962 – $29,163 | $27,762 – $41,763 | $4,343 | 488 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 39m | $12,840 – $18,333 | $20,216 – $25,908 | $26,416 – $39,308 | $3,897 | 506 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 22m | $16,516 – $23,832 | $26,102 – $33,803 | $33,602 – $50,803 | $5,044 | 849 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 16m | $21,289 – $30,686 | $33,676 – $43,567 | $42,676 – $64,567 | $6,497 | 1,251 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 11m | $25,775 – $37,114 | $40,808 – $52,744 | $51,308 – $77,744 | $7,861 | 1,465 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 09m | $32,486 – $49,443 | $51,594 – $70,370 | $64,094 – $102K | $10,241 | 1,798 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 04m | $39,938 – $60,496 | $63,519 – $86,236 | $78,519 – $125K | $12,554 | 2,379 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 11m | $64,860 – $113K | $104K – $161K | $125K – $226K | $22,213 | 4,710 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–Los Cabos 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
Los Cabos: where you’d land
- Cabo San Lucas International Airport MMSL
Business-aviation airport · 6,969 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs - Los Cabos International Airport MMSD
Major hub · 9,843 ft runway · 40 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) | 3.6 h | 506 kg | $3,897 |
| Airline, economy | 5.7 h | 161 kg | Typically $193–$482 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.2 h | 643 kg | Typically $804–$1,929 |
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.