Private jet cost
Houston → Denver
A private flight from Houston to Denver covers 760 nautical miles (1,407 km) and takes about 2h 21m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $11,619 – $16,546 one-way — about $3,521 per seat.
760 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 21m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.4h vs 5.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
450 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 141 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 01m | $12,594 – $18,601 | $19,790 – $26,215 | $25,590 – $38,815 | $3,899 | 432 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 21m | $11,619 – $16,546 | $18,337 – $23,443 | $24,537 – $36,843 | $3,521 | 450 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 07m | $15,004 – $21,583 | $23,775 – $30,700 | $31,275 – $47,700 | $4,573 | 757 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 02m | $19,364 – $27,823 | $30,714 – $39,619 | $39,714 – $60,619 | $5,898 | 1,115 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 1h 57m | $23,473 – $33,691 | $37,267 – $48,022 | $47,767 – $73,022 | $7,146 | 1,307 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 1h 55m | $29,632 – $44,920 | $47,204 – $64,131 | $59,704 – $96,131 | $9,319 | 1,604 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 51m | $36,480 – $55,033 | $58,200 – $78,701 | $73,200 – $118K | $11,439 | 2,125 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 1h 57m | $59,336 – $103K | $95,440 – $147K | $116K – $212K | $20,239 | 4,201 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–Denver 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
Denver: where you’d land
- Centennial Airport KAPA
Business-aviation airport · 10,002 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport KBJC
Business-aviation airport · 9,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Denver International Airport KDEN
Major hub · 16,000 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) | 3.4 h | 450 kg | $3,521 |
| Airline, economy | 5.5 h | 141 kg | Typically $169–$422 |
| Airline, first / business | 5 h | 563 kg | Typically $703–$1,688 |
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.