24Oct
Sat
Learjet 60 Midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 15,690
whole aircraft
Private jet from Houston to Sarasota/Bradenton
We have seen 2 empty legs from Houston to Sarasota/Bradenton, from US$ 13,176. A full charter is estimated at US$ 11,700–23,400. 684 nm, about 1h57 in the air.
- Distance
- 684 nm
- Flight time
- 1h57
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 13,176
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 23,400
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 2
- Lowest price
- US$ 13,176
- Median price
- US$ 13,176
- Latest flight
- 25 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 25 Oct 2026 | Learjet 60 | US$ 13,176 |
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 | 2h51 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 8,000–US$ 16,000 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 2h25 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 8,700–US$ 17,400 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 2h02 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 9,700–US$ 19,400 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h57 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 11,700–US$ 23,400 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 13,176, against US$ 23,400 for a full charter on a midsize 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 Sarasota/Bradenton
- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport SRQ0 km from the centre
- St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport PIE59 km from the centre
- Tampa International Airport TPA65 km from the centre
- Venice Municipal Airport VNC38 km from the centre
- Albert Whitted Airport SPG42 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Houston to Sarasota/Bradenton?
A full charter runs about US$ 11,700–23,400 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 13,176, with a median of US$ 13,176.
How long is the flight from Houston to Sarasota/Bradenton?
It is 684 nautical miles (1,267 km): about 1h57 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Houston → Sarasota/Bradenton?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Learjet 60.
Are there empty legs from Houston to Sarasota/Bradenton right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 15,690. 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 Sarasota/Bradenton: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE), Tampa International Airport (TPA). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Sarasota/Bradenton 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.