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Private jet from Houston to San José

We have seen 1 empty legs from Houston to San José, from US$ 21,190. A full charter is estimated at US$ 17,200–34,400. 1,333 nm, about 3h34 in the air.

Distance
1,333 nm
Flight time
3h34
Typical empty leg, light jet
US$ 21,190
One-way charter, light jet
US$ 34,400

Published flights

No empty legs are published on this route right now. Leave your contact and we will tell you when one appears, or request a full charter.

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
1
Lowest price
US$ 21,190
Median price
US$ 21,190
Latest flight
12 Oct 2026

Earlier flights

12 Oct 2026 Beechjet 400/Hawker 400XP/Nextant US$ 21,190

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 3h34 US$ 4,800 US$ 17,200–US$ 34,400
Midsize jet, 8 seats 3h26 US$ 6,000 US$ 20,600–US$ 41,200
Super-midsize jet, 9 seats 3h18 US$ 7,500 US$ 24,700–US$ 49,400
Heavy jet, 12 seats 3h14 US$ 9,500 US$ 30,700–US$ 61,400

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 21,190, against US$ 34,400 for a full charter on a light jet: about 38% 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 San José

Questions

How much is a private jet from Houston to San José?

A full charter runs about US$ 17,200–34,400 on a light jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 21,190, with a median of US$ 21,190.

How long is the flight from Houston to San José?

It is 1,333 nautical miles (2,469 km): about 3h34 on a light jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly Houston → San José?

Non-stop: light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Beechjet 400/Hawker 400XP/Nextant.

Are there empty legs from Houston to San José right now?

Not right now. Leave your contact and we will tell you when an empty leg appears on this route, or request a full charter.

Which airports do the flights use?

In Houston: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Ellington Airport (EFD). In San José: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ), Guapiles Airport (GPL). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, San José 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.