Private jet cost
New York → Houston
A private flight from New York to Houston covers 1,234 nautical miles (2,285 km) and takes about 3h 14m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $21,608 – $31,405 one-way — about $6,627 per seat.
1,234 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 14m
Flight time (light jet)
4.2h vs 6.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,162 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 228 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 | 5h 27m | $22,388 – $32,964 | $35,273 – $46,585 | $41,073 – $59,185 | $6,919 | 783 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 23m | $21,070 – $29,918 | $33,339 – $42,508 | $39,539 – $55,908 | $6,374 | 839 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 14m | $21,608 – $31,405 | $33,936 – $44,248 | $41,436 – $61,248 | $6,627 | 1,162 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 06m | $27,770 – $40,324 | $43,645 – $56,861 | $52,645 – $77,861 | $8,512 | 1,708 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 59m | $33,523 – $48,637 | $52,728 – $68,638 | $63,228 – $93,638 | $10,270 | 1,998 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 55m | $42,092 – $64,668 | $66,372 – $91,370 | $78,872 – $123K | $13,345 | 2,449 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 49m | $51,576 – $78,886 | $81,424 – $112K | $96,424 – $151K | $16,308 | 3,236 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 59m | $83,456 – $147K | $133K – $209K | $154K – $274K | $28,859 | 6,421 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 New York–Houston non-stop
New York: where you’d land
- Teterboro Airport KTEB
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Morristown Municipal Airport KMMU
Business-aviation airport · 5,999 ft runway · 55 min to centre · customs · 24h - Newark Liberty International Airport KEWR
Major hub · 11,000 ft runway · 30 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 (light jet) | 4.2 h | 1,162 kg | $6,627 |
| Airline, economy | 6.5 h | 228 kg | Typically $274–$685 |
| Airline, first / business | 6 h | 914 kg | Typically $1,142–$2,742 |
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.