Private jet cost
Houston → Philadelphia
A private flight from Houston to Philadelphia covers 1,174 nautical miles (2,175 km) and takes about 3h 06m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $20,782 – $30,176 one-way — about $6,370 per seat.
1,174 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 06m
Flight time (light jet)
4.1h vs 6.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,111 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 217 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 15m | $21,616 – $31,797 | $34,087 – $44,975 | $39,887 – $57,575 | $6,677 | 753 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 13m | $20,403 – $28,942 | $32,313 – $41,161 | $38,513 – $54,561 | $6,168 | 808 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 06m | $20,782 – $30,176 | $32,664 – $42,553 | $40,164 – $59,553 | $6,370 | 1,111 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 58m | $26,718 – $38,760 | $42,028 – $54,703 | $51,028 – $75,703 | $8,185 | 1,634 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 51m | $32,266 – $46,767 | $50,794 – $66,058 | $61,294 – $91,058 | $9,879 | 1,911 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 48m | $40,533 – $62,198 | $63,973 – $87,962 | $76,473 – $120K | $12,841 | 2,343 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 42m | $49,687 – $75,902 | $78,519 – $107K | $93,519 – $146K | $15,699 | 3,097 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 51m | $80,438 – $142K | $128K – $201K | $149K – $266K | $27,780 | 6,143 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–Philadelphia 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
Philadelphia: where you’d land
- Northeast Philadelphia Airport KPNE
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Philadelphia International Airport KPHL
Major hub · 12,000 ft runway · 20 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) | 4.1 h | 1,111 kg | $6,370 |
| Airline, economy | 6.4 h | 217 kg | Typically $261–$652 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.9 h | 870 kg | Typically $1,087–$2,610 |
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.