Charter Houston to Los Angeles privately from US$30,500, about 3h 10m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX), and from Los Angeles (LAX) back to Houston (IAH).
As the crow flies, Houston to Los Angeles is roughly 2,215 kilometres — 1,376 miles, or 1,196 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Houston to Los Angeles (and Los Angeles to Houston) ranges from US$30,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$83,500 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 10m | 2h 51m – 3h 29m | US$43,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 57m | 2h 39m – 3h 15m | US$59,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 10m | US$43,500 – US$61,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 08m | US$48,000 – US$67,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 00m | US$52,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 57m | US$59,500 – US$83,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 57m | US$65,500 – US$92,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 00m | US$71,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
On Houston–Los Angeles, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Houston, United States: George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Ellington Airport, Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport, David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport, Sugar Land Regional Airport and William P. Hobby Airport.
Los Angeles, United States: Los Angeles International Airport, Van Nuys Airport, Long Beach International Airport, Zamperini Field, Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport and John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
| George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KIAH / IAH | KLAX / LAX |
| Longest hard runway | 12,001 ft | 12,894 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 97 ft | 125 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 8,801 ft spare |
2,180 km 589 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 9,101 ft spare |
2,410 km 359 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 8,501 ft spare |
3,700 km 931 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 8,723 ft spare |
3,650 km 881 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 7,801 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,131 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 6,425 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,831 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 7,071 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,157 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 7,101 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,631 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 7,309 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,451 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 6,561 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,631 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 6,701 ft spare |
7,800 km 5,031 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 7,211 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,631 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 6,001 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,491 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 6,201 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,343 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 6,001 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,191 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 7,201 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,176 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Ellington Airport (9,001 ft, 45 km) · Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport (7,501 ft, 41 km) · David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (7,009 ft, 22 km) · Sugar Land Regional Airport (8,000 ft, 50 km) · Van Nuys Airport (8,001 ft, 31 km) · Long Beach International Airport (10,000 ft, 28 km) · Zamperini Field (5,001 ft, 17 km) · Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (6,886 ft, 29 km)
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Houston–Los Angeles when the time is right.
Those 3h 10m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
The Houston to Los Angeles route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$30,500 – US$83,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 3h 10m gate to gate over 2,215 km (1,376 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Houston–Los Angeles departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Houston–Los Angeles charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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