Private Jet Charter Houston (IAH) to San Francisco (SFO)

Fly privately from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), a 2,627 km (1,418 nm) flight, from 3h 22m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $14,800 all-in.

Distance: 2,627 km
Fastest: 3h 22m
From: $14,800
Non-stop sizes: 6

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Which private jet is right for Houston to San Francisco?

Very Light JetsFuel stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
5h 47m
Est. price
$21,100
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
4h 08m
Est. price
$18,800
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
4h 04m
Est. price
$23,400
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
3h 59m
Est. price
$37,500
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
3h 51m
Est. price
$35,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
3h 37m
Est. price
$52,000
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
6h 42m
Est. price
$14,800
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	5h 47m	Fuel stop	$21,100$16,800 – $25,300	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	4h 08m	Non-stop	$18,800$14,500 – $23,100	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	4h 04m	Non-stop	$23,400$17,200 – $29,500	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	3h 59m	Non-stop	$37,500$28,700 – $46,200	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	3h 51m	Non-stop	$35,000$27,700 – $42,300	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	3h 37m	Non-stop	$52,000$41,800 – $62,200	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	6h 42m	Non-stop	$14,800$12,700 – $16,900	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 San Francisco non-stop

92 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 2,627 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Cessna 441 Conquest II

Cessna

Pax: 8
Time: 5h 38m
Range: 3,700km

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

Light

Dassault Falcon 10

Dassault Aviation

Pax: 7
Time: 4h 02m
Range: 3,560km

about $23,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 4h 00m
Range: 3,150km

about $29,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 3h 35m
Range: 6,300km

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

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 3h 57m
Range: 6,075km

about $46,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Ultra Long Range

Gulfstream V

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 14
Time: 3h 54m
Range: 12,040km

about $62,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Houston to San Francisco 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at about 11:22 local time, after 3h 22m in the air. San Francisco is 2 hours behind Houston.

Return flight: San Francisco to Houston

Empty legs near this route

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Houston to San Francisco price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $13,800; July is the dearest at about $16,100.

$16kDec: about $15,800
$14kJan: about $14,200
$14kFeb: about $13,800
$15kMar: about $14,600
$15kApr: about $14,700
$15kMay: about $14,700
$16kJun: about $16,000
$16kJul: about $16,100
$16kAug: about $16,000
$15kSept: about $14,600
$15kOct: about $14,700

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 San Francisco

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

Houston Executive Airport57 km away10 jets
Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR)50 km away8 jets
Pearland Regional Airport52 km away4 jets
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)38 km away3 jets

Arrival

1,505private jets at San Francisco International Airport

Busiest on Thursdays (17% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near San Francisco

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)49 km away2,102 jets
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)18 km away1,170 jets
Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ)37 km away457 jets
Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)23 km away395 jets

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 San Francisco on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

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

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $21,700
Empty legs, past year: 16116 · listed ~2d ahead

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Private jet vs business class

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

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$5,780

per person · Dassault Falcon 10

4h 32m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

6h 52m door to door

You save 2h 20m each, 9h 20m for the group. The jet costs $3,630 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 San Francisco cost?

$14,800 – $62,200

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $27,400 (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 San Francisco 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 States ArrivalSan Francisco International Airport (SFO)San Francisco, United States

Fastest flight time: 3h 22mUp to 19 passengers

Houston to San Francisco, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Houston to San Francisco cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 2,627 km flight from Houston (IAH) to San Francisco (SFO) range from about $14,800 in the turboprops category to around $62,200 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 San Francisco by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 3h 22m 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 San Francisco non-stop?

Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 2,627 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 San Francisco?

Right now our empty-leg board has 30 flights leaving the Houston area and 22 arriving in the San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

About $27,400 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 San Francisco?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $13,800 and July about $16,100. 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 San Francisco?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): 2,102, 49 km from SFO. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in San Francisco.

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Aircraft for Houston to San Francisco

These jets can fly the 2,627 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Pilatus PC-12 NGX3,339 km range Nextant 400XTi3,480 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range Gulfstream G60012,220 km range

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

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More private jet routes to San Francisco

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More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Houston and private jet charter in San Francisco.