Private jet cost
Palm Beach → Houston
A private flight from Palm Beach to Houston covers 822 nautical miles (1,523 km) and takes about 2h 31m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $12,326 – $17,581 one-way — about $3,738 per seat.
822 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 31m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.5h vs 5.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
483 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 152 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 14m | $13,411 – $19,838 | $21,047 – $27,921 | $26,847 – $40,521 | $4,156 | 465 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 31m | $12,326 – $17,581 | $19,425 – $24,870 | $25,625 – $38,270 | $3,738 | 483 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 15m | $15,879 – $22,885 | $25,122 – $32,496 | $32,622 – $49,496 | $4,846 | 810 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 10m | $20,478 – $29,481 | $32,428 – $41,904 | $41,428 – $62,904 | $6,245 | 1,194 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 05m | $24,806 – $35,672 | $39,316 – $50,755 | $49,816 – $75,755 | $7,560 | 1,399 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 03m | $31,284 – $47,538 | $49,745 – $67,742 | $62,245 – $99,742 | $9,853 | 1,716 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 59m | $38,481 – $58,195 | $61,279 – $83,062 | $76,279 – $122K | $12,085 | 2,272 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 05m | $62,533 – $109K | $100K – $155K | $121K – $220K | $21,381 | 4,495 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 Palm Beach–Houston non-stop
Palm Beach: where you’d land
- Boca Raton Airport KBCT
Business-aviation airport · 6,276 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Palm Beach International Airport KPBI
Airport with private terminal · 10,008 ft runway · 10 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) | 3.5 h | 483 kg | $3,738 |
| Airline, economy | 5.6 h | 152 kg | Typically $183–$457 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.1 h | 609 kg | Typically $762–$1,828 |
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.