23Oct
Fri 11:24
Learjet 60 Midsize jet, 7 seats
US$ 17,568
whole aircraft
Private jet from Fort Lauderdale to Houston
We have seen 4 empty legs from Fort Lauderdale to Houston, from US$ 15,690. A full charter is estimated at US$ 20,600–41,200. 830 nm, about 2h10 in the air.
- Distance
- 830 nm
- Flight time
- 2h10
- Typical empty leg, heavy jet
- US$ 26,790
- One-way charter, heavy jet
- US$ 41,200
Published flights
16Nov
Mon
Bombardier Challenger 300 Super-midsize jet, 9 seats
US$ 17,307
whole aircraft
21Nov
Sat
Embraer Phenom 300 Light jet, 8 seats
US$ 15,690
whole aircraft
26Dec
Sat
Embraer Legacy 600/650 Heavy jet, 13 seats
US$ 26,790
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 4
- Lowest price
- US$ 15,690
- Median price
- US$ 17,307
- Latest flight
- 23 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 23 Oct 2026 | Learjet 60 | US$ 17,568 |
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 3h22 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 9,400–US$ 18,800 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 2h50 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 10,200–US$ 20,400 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 2h23 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 11,400–US$ 22,800 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 2h17 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 13,700–US$ 27,400 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 2h10 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 20,600–US$ 41,200 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 26,790, against US$ 41,200 for a full charter on a heavy jet: about 35% less.
An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL0 km from the centre
- Miami International Airport MIA34 km from the centre
- President Donald J. Trump International Airport DJT68 km from the centre
- North Perry Airport HWO12 km from the centre
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport FXE14 km from the centre
Airports in Houston
- William P. Hobby Airport HOU0 km from the centre
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH38 km from the centre
- Ellington Airport EFD12 km from the centre
- Sugar Land Regional Airport SGR37 km from the centre
- Scholes International At Galveston Airport GLS58 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Fort Lauderdale to Houston?
A full charter runs about US$ 20,600–41,200 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 15,690, with a median of US$ 17,307.
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Houston?
It is 830 nautical miles (1,537 km): about 2h10 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Fort Lauderdale → Houston?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Bombardier Challenger 300, Embraer Legacy 600/650, Embraer Phenom 300, Learjet 60, Gulfstream V/G500/G550.
Are there empty legs from Fort Lauderdale to Houston right now?
Yes, 4 listed now, from US$ 15,690. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA), President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT). In Houston: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Ellington Airport (EFD). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Houston to Fort Lauderdale?
The return route has its own page, with 1 empty legs seen. Asking for a round trip in one request is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.
What is an empty leg?
It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.