Private charter between Houston and Raleigh/Durham starts at US$24,500 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Houston (IAH) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Raleigh/Durham to Houston — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Houston to Raleigh/Durham is roughly 1,675 kilometres — 1,041 miles, or 905 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Houston–Raleigh/Durham spans US$24,500 – US$68,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
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. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 31m | 2h 16m – 2h 46m | US$35,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 20m | 2h 06m – 2h 34m | US$48,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 31m | US$35,500 – US$49,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 29m | US$39,000 – US$54,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 23m | US$42,500 – US$59,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 20m | US$48,500 – US$68,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 20m | US$53,500 – US$75,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 23m | US$58,000 – US$81,500 | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Houston–Raleigh/Durham moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
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.
Raleigh/Durham, United States: Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Johnston Regional Airport, Raleigh Executive Jetport, Triangle North Executive Airport, Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County and Henderson Oxford Airport.
| George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Raleigh-Durham International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KIAH / IAH | KRDU / RDU |
| Longest hard runway | 12,001 ft | 10,000 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 97 ft | 435 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Houston to Raleigh/Durham can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. George Bush Intercontinental Airport has 12,001 ft and Raleigh-Durham International Airport 10,000 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. At 1,675 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) · Johnston Regional Airport (5,500 ft, 52 km) · Raleigh Executive Jetport (6,501 ft, 43 km) · Triangle North Executive Airport (5,498 ft, 44 km) · Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County (6,005 ft, 49 km)
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Houston–Raleigh/Durham quote requests within 60 minutes.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 2h 31m to your destination. That's the full journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Houston and Raleigh/Durham.
Houston–Raleigh/Durham is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$24,500 – US$68,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 31m gate to gate over 1,675 km (1,041 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–Raleigh/Durham 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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