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Private jet from Houston to Los Angeles

We have seen 2 empty legs from Houston to Los Angeles, from US$ 25,620. A full charter is estimated at US$ 18,800–37,600. 1,205 nm, about 3h08 in the air.

Distance
1,205 nm
Flight time
3h08
Typical empty leg, midsize jet
US$ 25,620
One-way charter, midsize jet
US$ 37,600

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
2
Lowest price
US$ 25,620
Median price
US$ 25,620
Latest flight
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Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.

What a full charter costs

ClassTimeHourCharter
Light jet, 7 seats 3h16 US$ 4,800 US$ 15,700–US$ 31,400
Midsize jet, 8 seats 3h08 US$ 6,000 US$ 18,800–US$ 37,600
Super-midsize jet, 9 seats 3h01 US$ 7,500 US$ 22,600–US$ 45,200
Heavy jet, 12 seats 2h58 US$ 9,500 US$ 28,200–US$ 56,400

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 25,620, against US$ 37,600 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 32% 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

Airports in Los Angeles

Questions

How much is a private jet from Houston to Los Angeles?

A full charter runs about US$ 18,800–37,600 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 25,620, with a median of US$ 25,620.

How long is the flight from Houston to Los Angeles?

It is 1,205 nautical miles (2,232 km): about 3h08 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly Houston → Los Angeles?

Non-stop: light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Learjet 60.

Are there empty legs from Houston to Los Angeles right now?

Yes, 2 listed now, from US$ 25,620. 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 Los Angeles: Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Long Beach International Airport (LGB). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, Los Angeles to Houston?

The return route has its own page, with 3 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.