Private jet cost
Washington, D.C. → Houston
A private flight from Washington, D.C. to Houston covers 1,043 nautical miles (1,931 km) and takes about 2h 47m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $18,946 – $27,445 one-way — about $5,799 per seat.
1,043 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 47m
Flight time (light jet)
3.8h vs 6.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
998 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 193 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 | 4h 01m | $16,273 – $24,170 | $25,451 – $33,897 | $31,251 – $46,497 | $5,055 | 578 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 52m | $18,921 – $26,772 | $30,033 – $38,168 | $36,233 – $51,568 | $5,712 | 740 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 47m | $18,946 – $27,445 | $29,840 – $38,786 | $37,340 – $55,786 | $5,799 | 998 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 40m | $24,381 – $35,285 | $38,433 – $49,910 | $47,433 – $70,910 | $7,458 | 1,469 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 34m | $29,472 – $42,612 | $46,495 – $60,327 | $56,995 – $85,327 | $9,011 | 1,719 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 31m | $37,069 – $56,708 | $58,645 – $80,390 | $71,145 – $112K | $11,722 | 2,109 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 26m | $45,491 – $69,270 | $72,063 – $98,339 | $87,063 – $137K | $14,345 | 2,788 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 34m | $73,733 – $129K | $118K – $184K | $139K – $249K | $25,384 | 5,526 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 Washington, D.C.–Houston non-stop
Washington, D.C.: where you’d land
- Manassas Regional Airport KHEF
Business-aviation airport · 6,200 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h - Washington Dulles International Airport KIAD
Major hub · 11,501 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport KDCA
Major hub · 7,169 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs
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 (light jet) | 3.8 h | 998 kg | $5,799 |
| Airline, economy | 6.1 h | 193 kg | Typically $232–$579 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.6 h | 772 kg | Typically $965–$2,317 |
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.