Fly private between Houston and Manzanillo from US$23,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Houston (IAH) to Manzanillo (ZLO) and Manzanillo to Houston — timed and priced alike.
Houston and Manzanillo lie approximately 1,522 km apart (946 mi / 822 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$23,000 – US$63,000 for a one-way charter between Houston and Manzanillo, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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. | 2h 18m | 2h 04m – 2h 32m | US$32,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 09m | 1h 56m – 2h 22m | US$45,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 18m | US$32,500 – US$45,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 17m | US$36,000 – US$50,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 11m | US$39,000 – US$54,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 09m | US$45,000 – US$63,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 09m | US$49,500 – US$69,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 11m | US$54,000 – US$75,500 | 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.
What determines the price between Houston and Manzanillo? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
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.
Manzanillo, Mexico: Playa de Oro International Airport.
| George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Playa de Oro International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KIAH / IAH | MMZO / ZLO |
| Longest hard runway | 12,001 ft | 7,218 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 97 ft | 30 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Houston to Manzanillo can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Playa de Oro International Airport is the shorter of the two at 7,218 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 1,218 ft to spare. At 1,522 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
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) · Chavarín Airport · Aeródromo La Tigrera · Helipuerto Marítima y Servicios
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
See the guide range — US$23,000 – US$63,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Houston to Manzanillo.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Demand on Houston–Manzanillo comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$23,000 – US$63,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 2h 18m gate to gate across the 1,522 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Houston–Manzanillo departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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