Private jet cost
Houston → Salt Lake City
A private flight from Houston to Salt Lake City covers 1,054 nautical miles (1,952 km) and takes about 2h 49m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $19,109 – $27,688 one-way — about $5,850 per seat.
1,054 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 49m
Flight time (light jet)
3.8h vs 6.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,008 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 195 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 | 4h 04m | $16,425 – $24,401 | $25,685 – $34,216 | $31,485 – $46,816 | $5,103 | 584 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 54m | $19,053 – $26,965 | $30,236 – $38,434 | $36,436 – $51,834 | $5,752 | 746 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 49m | $19,109 – $27,688 | $30,091 – $39,122 | $37,591 – $56,122 | $5,850 | 1,008 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 42m | $24,589 – $35,594 | $38,752 – $50,337 | $47,752 – $71,337 | $7,523 | 1,484 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 36m | $29,721 – $42,982 | $46,878 – $60,837 | $57,378 – $85,837 | $9,088 | 1,736 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 33m | $37,377 – $57,196 | $59,119 – $81,064 | $71,619 – $113K | $11,822 | 2,130 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 27m | $45,864 – $69,861 | $72,637 – $99,153 | $87,637 – $138K | $14,466 | 2,815 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 36m | $74,330 – $130K | $119K – $186K | $140K – $251K | $25,597 | 5,581 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–Salt Lake City 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
Salt Lake City: where you’d land
- Salt Lake City International Airport KSLC
Major hub · 12,002 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) | 3.8 h | 1,008 kg | $5,850 |
| Airline, economy | 6.1 h | 195 kg | Typically $234–$586 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.6 h | 781 kg | Typically $976–$2,343 |
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.