30Oct
Fri
Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore Midsize jet, 7 seats
US$ 4,837
whole aircraft
Private jet from Plainview to Houston
We have seen 1 empty legs from Plainview to Houston, from US$ 4,837. A full charter is estimated at US$ 8,200–16,400. 426 nm, about 1h22 in the air.
- Distance
- 426 nm
- Flight time
- 1h22
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 4,837
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 16,400
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 4,837
- Median price
- US$ 4,837
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 1h55 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 5,400–US$ 10,800 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h39 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h25 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 6,800–US$ 13,600 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h22 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 8,200–US$ 16,400 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 4,837, against US$ 16,400 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 71% 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 Plainview
- Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport LBB57 km from the centre
- Hale County Airport PVW0 km from the centre
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
Questions
How much is a private jet from Plainview to Houston?
A full charter runs about US$ 8,200–16,400 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 4,837, with a median of US$ 4,837.
How long is the flight from Plainview to Houston?
It is 426 nautical miles (789 km): about 1h22 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Plainview → Houston?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore.
Are there empty legs from Plainview to Houston right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 4,837. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Plainview: Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB), Hale County Airport (PVW). In Houston: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Ellington Airport (EFD). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Houston to Plainview?
The return route has its own page, with 1 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.