Private jet cost
Houston → Palm Springs
A private flight from Houston to Palm Springs covers 1,111 nautical miles (2,057 km) and takes about 2h 57m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $19,893 – $28,853 one-way — about $6,093 per seat.
1,111 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 57m
Flight time (light jet)
3.9h vs 6.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,057 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 206 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 | 5h 01m | $20,787 – $30,541 | $32,810 – $43,242 | $38,610 – $55,842 | $6,416 | 720 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 03m | $19,686 – $27,891 | $31,209 – $39,711 | $37,409 – $53,111 | $5,947 | 775 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 57m | $19,893 – $28,853 | $31,297 – $40,729 | $38,797 – $57,729 | $6,093 | 1,057 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 49m | $25,586 – $37,077 | $40,287 – $52,382 | $49,287 – $73,382 | $7,833 | 1,554 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 43m | $30,913 – $44,755 | $48,712 – $63,283 | $59,212 – $88,283 | $9,459 | 1,818 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 40m | $38,855 – $59,539 | $61,393 – $84,295 | $73,893 – $116K | $12,299 | 2,230 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 34m | $47,655 – $72,690 | $75,392 – $103K | $90,392 – $142K | $15,043 | 2,947 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 43m | $77,191 – $136K | $123K – $193K | $144K – $258K | $26,620 | 5,844 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–Palm Springs 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
Palm Springs: where you’d land
- Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport KTRM
Business-aviation airport · 8,500 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Palm Springs International Airport KPSP
Airport with private terminal · 10,000 ft runway · 10 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) | 3.9 h | 1,057 kg | $6,093 |
| Airline, economy | 6.3 h | 206 kg | Typically $247–$617 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.8 h | 823 kg | Typically $1,028–$2,468 |
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.