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Private Jet Charter Tampa (TPA) to Houston (HOU)

Fly privately from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), a 1,255 km (678 nm) flight, from 1h 49m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $8,200 all-in.

Distance
1,255 km
Fastest
1h 49m
From
$8,200
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Tampa to Houston?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    2h 30m
    Est. price
    $12,300

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

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    2h 11m
    Est. price
    $11,500

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

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    2h 09m
    Est. price
    $15,700

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    2h 07m
    Est. price
    $24,500

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    2h 03m
    Est. price
    $22,900

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    1h 56m
    Est. price
    $33,300

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    3h 25m
    Est. price
    $8,200

    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 Tampa to Houston non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 1,255 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Piper PA-31 Chieftain exteriorTurboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax
7
Time
4h 05m

about $10,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
2h 38m

about $15,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation Mustang exteriorVery Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax
4
Time
2h 45m

about $16,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
2h 07m

about $21,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation X+ exteriorHeavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax
9
Time
1h 55m

about $30,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
2h 06m

about $33,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Tampa to Houston in local time

Take off from Tampa International Airport (TPA) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) at about 10:49 local time, after 1h 49m in the air. Houston is 1 hour behind Tampa.

Return flight: Houston to Tampa

Empty legs near this route

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Tampa to Houston price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $7,700; August is the dearest at about $8,900.
  1. Dec: about $8,800
  2. Jan: about $7,900
  3. Feb: about $7,700
  4. Mar: about $8,100
  5. Apr: about $8,200
  6. May: about $8,200
  7. Jun: about $8,900
  8. Jul: about $8,900
  9. Aug: about $8,900
  10. Sept: about $8,200
  11. Oct: about $8,200

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 Tampa and Houston

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

1,727private jets at Tampa International Airport

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

Other private-jet airports near Tampa

Arrival

3private jets at William P. Hobby Airport

Busiest on Tuesdays (67% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Houston

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 Tampa to Houston 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
$14,100
Empty legs, past year
22 · listed ~2d ahead
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Private jet vs business class

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

Travellers

4

Private jet

$3,750

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

3h 8m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

5h 7m door to door

You save 1h 58m each, 7h 52m for the group. The jet costs $2,800 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 Tampa to Houston cost?

$8,200 – $43,500

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $14,300 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • Very 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 Tampa International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at William P. Hobby Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureTampa International Airport (TPA)Tampa, United StatesArrivalWilliam P. Hobby Airport (HOU)Houston, United States
Fastest flight time: 1h 49mUp to 19 passengers

Tampa to Houston, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Tampa to Houston cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 1,255 km flight from Tampa (TPA) to Houston (HOU) range from about $8,200 in the turboprops category to around $43,500 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 Tampa to Houston by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 49m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Tampa to Houston non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 1,255 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from Tampa to Houston?
Right now our empty-leg board has 3 flights leaving the Tampa area and 38 arriving in the Houston 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 Tampa to Houston?
About $14,300 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 Tampa to Houston?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $7,700 and August about $8,900. 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 Tampa?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Tampa International Airport (TPA): 1,727, so TPA is the main private-jet airport for Tampa. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Tampa.

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Aircraft for Tampa to Houston

These jets can fly the 1,255 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km rangeEclipse 5501,815 km rangeBeechjet 400A2,135 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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More private jet routes to Houston

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

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