Private jet cost
Houston → Seattle
A private flight from Houston to Seattle covers 1,646 nautical miles (3,049 km) and takes about 4h 02m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $35,085 – $51,203 one-way — about $10,786 per seat.
1,646 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 02m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5h vs 7.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,224 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 305 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 | 6h 56m | $27,752 – $41,085 | $43,527 – $57,786 | $49,327 – $70,386 | $8,605 | 995 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 30m | $25,710 – $36,710 | $40,477 – $51,876 | $46,677 – $65,276 | $7,803 | 1,053 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 58m | $33,244 – $47,978 | $52,529 – $68,038 | $60,029 – $85,038 | $10,153 | 1,784 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 02m | $35,085 – $51,203 | $54,900 – $71,867 | $63,900 – $92,867 | $10,786 | 2,224 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 53m | $42,270 – $61,645 | $66,185 – $86,580 | $76,685 – $112K | $12,989 | 2,599 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 48m | $52,935 – $81,855 | $83,054 – $115K | $95,554 – $147K | $16,849 | 3,184 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 40m | $64,714 – $99,646 | $102K – $140K | $117K – $179K | $20,545 | 4,203 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 53m | $104K – $186K | $165K – $263K | $186K – $328K | $36,361 | 8,352 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–Seattle 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
Seattle: where you’d land
- Boeing Field / King County International Airport KBFI
Business-aviation airport · 10,000 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h - Paine Field (Snohomish County Airport) KPAE
Airport with private terminal · 9,010 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport KSEA
Major hub · 11,901 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (midsize jet) | 5 h | 2,224 kg | $10,786 |
| Airline, economy | 7.4 h | 305 kg | Typically $366–$915 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.9 h | 1220 kg | Typically $1,525–$3,659 |
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.