31Oct
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Hawker 125-700/800/850/900 Midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 6,790
whole aircraft
Private jet from Houston to Palm Springs
We have seen 3 empty legs from Houston to Palm Springs, from US$ 6,790. A full charter is estimated at US$ 17,600–35,200. 1,111 nm, about 2h56 in the air.
- Distance
- 1,111 nm
- Flight time
- 2h56
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 6,790
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 35,200
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 3
- Lowest price
- US$ 6,790
- Median price
- US$ 10,490
- Latest flight
- 1 Nov 2026
Earlier flights
| 1 Nov 2026 | Hawker 125-700/800/850/900 | US$ 10,490 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Cessna Citation CJ3 | US$ 15,390 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet, 7 seats | 3h03 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 14,600–US$ 29,200 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 2h56 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 17,600–US$ 35,200 |
| Super-midsize jet, 9 seats | 2h49 | US$ 7,500 | US$ 21,100–US$ 42,200 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 2h46 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 26,300–US$ 52,600 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 6,790, against US$ 35,200 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 81% 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 Palm Springs
- Palm Springs International Airport PSP0 km from the centre
- Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport TRM39 km from the centre
- Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field KNXP61 km from the centre
- March Air Reserve Base RIV70 km from the centre
- Bermuda Dunes Airport UDD23 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Houston to Palm Springs?
A full charter runs about US$ 17,600–35,200 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 6,790, with a median of US$ 10,490.
How long is the flight from Houston to Palm Springs?
It is 1,111 nautical miles (2,058 km): about 2h56 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Houston → Palm Springs?
Non-stop: light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Hawker 125-700/800/850/900, Cessna Citation CJ3.
Are there empty legs from Houston to Palm Springs right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 6,790. 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 Palm Springs: Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM), Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field (KNXP). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Palm Springs 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.