Private jet cost
Houston → Vancouver
A private flight from Houston to Vancouver covers 1,729 nautical miles (3,201 km) and takes about 4h 14m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $36,543 – $53,371 one-way — about $11,239 per seat.
1,729 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 14m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.2h vs 7.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,327 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 320 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 | 7h 13m | $28,821 – $42,703 | $45,171 – $60,018 | $50,971 – $72,618 | $8,941 | 1,037 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 43m | $26,635 – $38,064 | $41,900 – $53,743 | $48,100 – $67,143 | $8,087 | 1,095 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 10m | $34,389 – $49,681 | $54,291 – $70,388 | $61,791 – $87,388 | $10,509 | 1,854 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 14m | $36,543 – $53,371 | $57,143 – $74,857 | $66,143 – $95,857 | $11,239 | 2,327 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 03m | $44,013 – $64,238 | $68,867 – $90,155 | $79,367 – $115K | $13,531 | 2,718 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 59m | $55,096 – $85,281 | $86,378 – $120K | $98,878 – $152K | $17,547 | 3,331 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 50m | $67,332 – $104K | $106K – $146K | $121K – $185K | $21,389 | 4,396 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 03m | $109K – $194K | $171K – $273K | $192K – $338K | $37,856 | 8,737 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–Vancouver 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
Vancouver: where you’d land
- Abbotsford International Airport CYXX
Airport with private terminal · 9,600 ft runway · 60 min to centre · customs · 24h - Vancouver International Airport CYVR
Major hub · 11,500 ft runway · 25 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) | 5.2 h | 2,327 kg | $11,239 |
| Airline, economy | 7.6 h | 320 kg | Typically $384–$960 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.1 h | 1281 kg | Typically $1,601–$3,842 |
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.