22Oct
Thu
Cessna Citation X Super-midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 22,990
whole aircraft
Private jet from Houston to Santa Ana
We have seen 2 empty legs from Houston to Santa Ana, from US$ 22,990. A full charter is estimated at US$ 22,200–44,400. 1,177 nm, about 2h58 in the air.
- Distance
- 1,177 nm
- Flight time
- 2h58
- Typical empty leg, super-midsize jet
- US$ 22,990
- One-way charter, super-midsize jet
- US$ 44,400
Published flights
21Dec
Mon
Bombardier Global 5000/5500 Ultra long range, 13 seats
US$ 53,490
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 2
- Lowest price
- US$ 22,990
- Median price
- US$ 22,990
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet, 7 seats | 3h12 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 15,400–US$ 30,800 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 3h05 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 18,500–US$ 37,000 |
| Super-midsize jet, 9 seats | 2h58 | US$ 7,500 | US$ 22,200–US$ 44,400 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 2h54 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 27,600–US$ 55,200 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 22,990, against US$ 44,400 for a full charter on a super-midsize jet: about 48% 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 Santa Ana
- John Wayne Orange County International Airport SNA0 km from the centre
- Long Beach International Airport LGB30 km from the centre
- Ontario International Airport ONT49 km from the centre
- Los Angeles International Airport LAX58 km from the centre
- Riverside Municipal Airport RAL50 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Houston to Santa Ana?
A full charter runs about US$ 22,200–44,400 on a super-midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 22,990, with a median of US$ 22,990.
How long is the flight from Houston to Santa Ana?
It is 1,177 nautical miles (2,180 km): about 2h58 on a super-midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Houston → Santa Ana?
Non-stop: light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Bombardier Global 5000/5500, Cessna Citation X.
Are there empty legs from Houston to Santa Ana right now?
Yes, 2 listed now, from US$ 22,990. 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 Santa Ana: John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), Long Beach International Airport (LGB), Ontario International Airport (ONT). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Santa Ana 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.