Private jet cost
Houston → San Diego
A private flight from Houston to San Diego covers 1,138 nautical miles (2,108 km) and takes about 3h 01m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $20,280 – $29,429 one-way — about $6,214 per seat.
1,138 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 01m
Flight time (light jet)
4h vs 6.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,080 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 211 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 07m | $21,148 – $31,088 | $33,366 – $43,997 | $39,166 – $56,597 | $6,530 | 734 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 08m | $19,998 – $28,349 | $31,690 – $40,343 | $37,890 – $53,743 | $6,043 | 790 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 01m | $20,280 – $29,429 | $31,893 – $41,523 | $39,393 – $58,523 | $6,214 | 1,080 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 53m | $26,079 – $37,810 | $41,045 – $53,393 | $50,045 – $74,393 | $7,986 | 1,589 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 46m | $31,502 – $45,632 | $49,619 – $64,492 | $60,119 – $89,492 | $9,642 | 1,859 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 43m | $39,586 – $60,697 | $62,517 – $85,893 | $75,017 – $118K | $12,535 | 2,279 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 37m | $48,540 – $74,089 | $76,754 – $105K | $91,754 – $144K | $15,329 | 3,012 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 46m | $78,606 – $138K | $125K – $196K | $146K – $261K | $27,125 | 5,974 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–San Diego 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
San Diego: where you’d land
- McClellan-Palomar Airport KCRQ
Business-aviation airport · 4,897 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs - San Diego International Airport KSAN
Major hub · 9,401 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) | 4 h | 1,080 kg | $6,214 |
| Airline, economy | 6.3 h | 211 kg | Typically $253–$632 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.8 h | 843 kg | Typically $1,054–$2,530 |
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.