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Private Jet Charter Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Fly privately from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), a 2,215 km (1,196 nm) flight, from 2h 54m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $13,100 all-in.

Distance
2,215 km
Fastest
2h 54m
From
$13,100
Non-stop sizes
6
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Houston to Los Angeles?

  • Very Light JetsFuel stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    5h 06m
    Est. price
    $18,400

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    3h 33m
    Est. price
    $16,700

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    3h 29m
    Est. price
    $21,100

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    3h 26m
    Est. price
    $33,600

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    3h 19m
    Est. price
    $31,400

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    3h 07m
    Est. price
    $46,400

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    5h 43m
    Est. price
    $13,100

    e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Houston to Los Angeles non-stop

101 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 2,215 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Epic E1000 exteriorTurboprops

Epic E1000

Epic Aircraft

Pax
5
Time
4h 37m

about $18,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond exteriorLight

Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

Mitsubishi

Pax
8
Time
3h 44m

about $20,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

HondaJet HA-420 exteriorVery Light

HondaJet HA-420

Honda Aircraft Company

Pax
6
Time
3h 44m

about $24,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
3h 26m

about $27,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation X+ exteriorHeavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax
9
Time
3h 05m

about $38,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
3h 24m

about $42,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Houston to Los Angeles in local time

Take off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at about 10:54 local time, after 2h 54m in the air. Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Houston.

Return flight: Los Angeles to Houston

Empty legs near this route

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Houston to Los Angeles price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $12,200; August is the dearest at about $14,200.
  1. Dec: about $14,000
  2. Jan: about $12,600
  3. Feb: about $12,200
  4. Mar: about $13,000
  5. Apr: about $13,000
  6. May: about $13,000
  7. Jun: about $14,100
  8. Jul: about $14,200
  9. Aug: about $14,200
  10. Sept: about $13,000
  11. Oct: about $13,000

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Houston and Los Angeles

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

No jets counted at IAH in the last 30 days (tracking coverage is thin in some regions).

Other private-jet airports near Houston

Arrival

1,307private jets at Los Angeles International Airport

Busiest on Sundays (18% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Los Angeles

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for Houston to Los Angeles on your date.

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov
$19,550
Empty legs, past year
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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

4

Private jet

$5,200

per person · Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

4h 14m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

6h 20m door to door

You save 2h 6m each, 8h 24m for the group. The jet costs $3,090 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Houston to Los Angeles cost?

$13,100 – $56,600

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $24,000 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
  • Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

  • Arrive at George Bush Intercontinental Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Los Angeles International Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)Houston, United StatesArrivalLos Angeles International Airport (LAX)Los Angeles, United States
Fastest flight time: 2h 54mUp to 19 passengers

Houston to Los Angeles, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Houston to Los Angeles cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 2,215 km flight from Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX) range from about $13,100 in the turboprops category to around $56,600 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.
How long is the flight from Houston to Los Angeles by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 2h 54m in the fastest category, while smaller aircraft may need a fuel stop. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Houston to Los Angeles non-stop?
Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 2,215 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, Cessna Citation XLS+.
Can I book an empty leg from Houston to Los Angeles?
Right now our empty-leg board has 30 flights leaving the Houston area and 41 arriving in the Los Angeles area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.
How much is a return private jet from Houston to Los Angeles?
About $24,000 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.
When is the cheapest time to fly private from Houston to Los Angeles?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $12,200 and August about $14,200. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.
Which airport do private jets use most near Los Angeles?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Van Nuys Airport (VNY): 3,459, 31 km from LAX. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Los Angeles.

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Aircraft for Houston to Los Angeles

These jets can fly the 2,215 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

HondaJet HA-4202,660 km rangeBeechcraft King Air B2002,926 km rangeNextant 400XTi3,480 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

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