17Oct
Sat
Hawker 125-700/800/850/900 Midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 7,290
whole aircraft
Private jet from San Antonio to Houston
We have seen 13 empty legs from San Antonio to Houston, from US$ 2,083. A full charter is estimated at US$ 6,000–12,000. 167 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 167 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, midsize jet
- US$ 6,990
- One-way charter, midsize jet
- US$ 12,000
Published flights
18Oct
Sun 23:00
Cessna Citation Excel/XLS Midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 6,100
whole aircraft
18Oct
Sun
Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore Midsize jet, 7 seats
US$ 8,990
whole aircraft
19Oct
Mon 00:00
Cessna Citation Excel/XLS Midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 2,083
whole aircraft
21Oct
Wed
Cessna Citation III/VI/VII Midsize jet, 9 seats
US$ 6,990
whole aircraft
22Oct
Thu
Cessna Citation III/VI/VII Midsize jet, 8 seats
Price on request
26Oct
Mon
Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450 Heavy jet, 16 seats
US$ 18,490
whole aircraft
6Nov
Fri
Pilatus PC-12 Turboprop, 7 seats
US$ 2,150
whole aircraft
24Nov
Tue
Bombardier Challenger 850 Heavy jet, 19 seats
US$ 10,690
whole aircraft
5Dec
Sat
Hawker 125-700/800/850/900 Midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 7,290
whole aircraft
14Dec
Mon
Beechjet 400/Hawker 400XP/Nextant Light jet, 8 seats
US$ 5,890
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 13
- Lowest price
- US$ 2,083
- Median price
- US$ 6,990
- Latest flight
- 17 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 17 Oct 2026 | Beechjet 400/Hawker 400XP/Nextant | US$ 5,890 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Aircraft | US$ 13,400 |
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 | 1h00 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 2,800–US$ 5,600 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h00 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 3,600–US$ 7,200 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h00 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 4,800–US$ 9,600 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h00 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 6,990, against US$ 12,000 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 42% 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 San Antonio
- San Antonio International Airport SAT0 km from the centre
- Stinson Municipal Airport SSF22 km from the centre
- New Braunfels National Airport KBAZ45 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 San Antonio to Houston?
A full charter runs about US$ 6,000–12,000 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 2,083, with a median of US$ 6,990.
How long is the flight from San Antonio to Houston?
It is 167 nautical miles (309 km): about 1h00 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly San Antonio → 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 Excel/XLS, Cessna Citation III/VI/VII, Hawker 125-700/800/850/900, Beechjet 400/Hawker 400XP/Nextant, Pilatus PC-12.
Are there empty legs from San Antonio to Houston right now?
Yes, 11 listed now, from US$ 2,083. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In San Antonio: San Antonio International Airport (SAT), Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF), New Braunfels National Airport (KBAZ). 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 San Antonio?
The return route has its own page, with 7 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.