Private jet cost
Scottsdale → Houston
A private flight from Scottsdale to Houston covers 882 nautical miles (1,633 km) and takes about 2h 41m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $12,994 – $18,558 one-way — about $3,944 per seat.
882 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 41m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.7h vs 5.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
514 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 163 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 27m | $14,183 – $21,006 | $22,235 – $29,533 | $28,035 – $42,133 | $4,399 | 495 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 41m | $12,994 – $18,558 | $20,452 – $26,218 | $26,652 – $39,618 | $3,944 | 514 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 24m | $16,706 – $24,115 | $26,395 – $34,193 | $33,895 – $51,193 | $5,103 | 861 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 18m | $21,531 – $31,046 | $34,048 – $44,063 | $43,048 – $65,063 | $6,572 | 1,268 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 13m | $26,064 – $37,544 | $41,253 – $53,337 | $51,753 – $78,337 | $7,951 | 1,485 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 11m | $32,844 – $50,011 | $52,145 – $71,153 | $64,645 – $103K | $10,357 | 1,822 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 06m | $40,372 – $61,182 | $64,188 – $87,182 | $79,188 – $126K | $12,694 | 2,411 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 13m | $65,554 – $114K | $105K – $163K | $126K – $228K | $22,461 | 4,773 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 Scottsdale–Houston non-stop
Scottsdale: where you’d land
- Scottsdale Airport KSDL
Business-aviation airport · 8,249 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport KPHX
Major hub · 11,489 ft runway · 25 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) | 3.7 h | 514 kg | $3,944 |
| Airline, economy | 5.8 h | 163 kg | Typically $196–$490 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.3 h | 653 kg | Typically $816–$1,960 |
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.