Private jet cost
Minneapolis → Houston
A private flight from Minneapolis to Houston covers 920 nautical miles (1,703 km) and takes about 2h 47m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $13,419 – $19,181 one-way — about $4,075 per seat.
920 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 47m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.8h vs 5.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
533 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 170 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 | 3h 35m | $14,675 – $21,752 | $22,992 – $30,561 | $28,792 – $43,161 | $4,553 | 515 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 47m | $13,419 – $19,181 | $21,107 – $27,078 | $27,307 – $40,478 | $4,075 | 533 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 29m | $17,234 – $24,899 | $27,206 – $35,275 | $34,706 – $52,275 | $5,267 | 893 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 23m | $22,202 – $32,044 | $35,080 – $45,440 | $44,080 – $66,440 | $6,781 | 1,315 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 18m | $26,867 – $38,738 | $42,487 – $54,983 | $52,987 – $79,983 | $8,201 | 1,540 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 15m | $33,839 – $51,588 | $53,676 – $73,329 | $66,176 – $105K | $10,678 | 1,890 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 11m | $41,577 – $63,087 | $66,042 – $89,810 | $81,042 – $129K | $13,083 | 2,500 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 18m | $67,480 – $118K | $108K – $168K | $129K – $233K | $23,149 | 4,951 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 Minneapolis–Houston non-stop
Minneapolis: where you’d land
- St. Paul Downtown Airport (Holman Field) KSTP
Business-aviation airport · 6,491 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport KMSP
Major hub · 11,006 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h
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
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (very light jet) | 3.8 h | 533 kg | $4,075 |
| Airline, economy | 5.9 h | 170 kg | Typically $204–$511 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.4 h | 681 kg | Typically $852–$2,044 |
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.