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

Private Jet from Los Angeles to Houston

A long-standing business route between Los Angeles and Houston’s energy, medical and shipping industries.

Estimate this trip

Los Angeles to Houston by Jet Size

VNY to HOU is 1,394 statute miles (1,211 nautical). Showing aircraft that fly it nonstop (turboprops, very light jets would need a fuel stop). Estimates exclude taxes, fees and repositioning.

Jet sizeSeatsTimeOne way, estimated
Light jet5–73 hr 10 min$13,700–$19,900
Midsize jet7–93 hr$16,700–$21,500
Super-midsize jet8–102 hr 55 mindaily minimum$20,500–$31,000
Heavy jet10–162 hr 50 mindaily minimum$36,500–$56,000
Ultra-long-range jet12–192 hr 45 mindaily minimum$49,500–$86,500

Tips for This Route

Texas Medical Center

Hobby is the closest private-jet airport to the Texas Medical Center, which is useful for scheduled treatment and follow-up visits.

One-Way Pricing

Plenty of jets are based at both ends, so there is usually a well-placed aircraft for one-way trips.

Departure and Arrival Airports

Other options: Burbank (BUR) instead of Van Nuys; Sugar Land (SGR) or Bush Intercontinental (IAH) instead of Hobby.

Departure

VNY Van Nuys Airport

20 miles to Beverly Hills

FBOs: Signature Aviation, Clay Lacy Aviation, Jet Aviation

Van Nuys airport guide

Aircraft for Los Angeles to Houston

Listed with the aircraft that fly this trip nonstop first.

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+

Los Angeles to Houston Questions

How long is a private flight from Los Angeles to Houston?

About 3 hr 10 min in a light jet and about 2 hr 45 min in an ultra-long-range jet, from takeoff to landing.

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

Estimates start at about $13,700 to $19,900 one way in a light jet, before taxes, fees and repositioning. Larger jets cost more; see the table above for every size. Your quote shows the exact price for your dates.

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