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Skyline of the Houston, TX downtown district. The photo was taken from the west, over Buffalo Bayou.

Private Jet Charter to Houston

Houston is a major energy and business market with three good private-jet airports spread across the metro area.

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Main airport
HOU / KHOU
Elevation
46 ft
Longest runway
04/22 (7,602 ft)
Customs
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Flying Private to Houston

Hobby Airport is closest to downtown and the Texas Medical Center. Bush Intercontinental suits The Woodlands and north Houston and has customs for international arrivals. Sugar Land Regional is convenient for the southwest side.

Houston traffic makes airport choice important: pick the airport closest to where you are going.

Houston Airports for Private Jets

Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.

Before You Book Houston

The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.

Airport Choice

Hobby for downtown and the Medical Center; Bush Intercontinental for The Woodlands; Sugar Land for southwest Houston.

When Demand Peaks in Houston

Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.

June to November
Hurricane season; tropical storms can close airports for a day or more.
Summer afternoons
Thunderstorms are common; morning departures are more reliable.

Flight Times and Prices to Houston

Estimated one-way flight times and prices to HOU for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip

FromDistanceLight jetMidsize jetHeavy jet
New York (TEB)1,420 miNeeds fuel stop3 hr 30 min$19,400–$24,5003 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000
Los Angeles (VNY)1,394 mi3 hr 10 min$13,700–$19,9003 hr$16,700–$21,5002 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000
Miami (OPF)952 mi2 hr 35 min$11,300–$16,4002 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,5002 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000
Dallas (DAL)239 mi50 min$10,900–$15,90050 min$16,600–$21,50050 min$36,500–$56,000
Chicago (MDW)938 mi2 hr 30 min$10,900–$15,9002 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,5002 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000
San Francisco (SFO)1,647 mi3 hr 40 min$16,000–$23,0003 hr 30 min$19,400–$24,5003 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000
Las Vegas (LAS)1,234 mi2 hr 50 min$12,400–$17,9002 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,5002 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000
Boston (BED)1,597 miNeeds fuel stop3 hr 55 min$21,500–$27,0003 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000

Route Guides

Best Aircraft for Houston

Light and midsize jets cover Texas and the Gulf Coast. Super-midsize jets fly to the East and West Coasts nonstop.

Cessna Citation CJ3 light jet parked on the ramp
Light jet

Cessna Citation CJ3

Seats
6–7
Range
2,040 nm
Per hour
$3.8k+
Cessna Citation XLS/XLS+
Midsize jet

Cessna Citation XLS/XLS+

Seats
7–9
Range
2,100 nm
Per hour
$4.8k+
Bombardier Challenger 300/350
Super-midsize jet

Bombardier Challenger 300/350

Seats
8–10
Range
3,200 nm
Per hour
$6.0k+

Houston Private Jet Questions

Which Houston airport is best for private jets?

Hobby (HOU) for downtown and the Medical Center, Bush Intercontinental (IAH) for the north side and international trips, and Sugar Land (SGR) for the southwest.

Can I fly private from Houston to Mexico?

Yes. Bush Intercontinental has customs for your return, and most Mexican resort destinations are two to three hours away.

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