15Oct
Thu
Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450 Heavy jet, 15 seats
US$ 10,690
whole aircraft
Private jet from Houston to Lafayette
We have seen 1 empty legs from Houston to Lafayette, from US$ 10,690. A full charter is estimated at US$ 9,500–19,000. 174 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 174 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, heavy jet
- US$ 10,690
- One-way charter, heavy jet
- US$ 19,000
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 10,690
- Median price
- US$ 10,690
- Latest flight
- —
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 | 1h01 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 2,900–US$ 5,800 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h00 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 3,600–US$ 7,200 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h00 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 4,800–US$ 9,600 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h00 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 1h00 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 9,500–US$ 19,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 10,690, against US$ 19,000 for a full charter on a heavy jet: about 44% 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 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
Airports in Lafayette
- Lafayette Regional Airport LFT0 km from the centre
- Acadiana Regional Airport ARA21 km from the centre
- St Landry Parish Ahart Field OPL41 km from the centre
- Eunice Airport UCE51 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Houston to Lafayette?
A full charter runs about US$ 9,500–19,000 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 10,690, with a median of US$ 10,690.
How long is the flight from Houston to Lafayette?
It is 174 nautical miles (322 km): about 1h00 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Houston → Lafayette?
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: Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450.
Are there empty legs from Houston to Lafayette right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 10,690. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Houston: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Ellington Airport (EFD). In Lafayette: Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA), St Landry Parish Ahart Field (OPL). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Lafayette to Houston?
Ask for a round trip in one request: the aircraft would fly back empty anyway, so it 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.