Fly private between Houston and San Jose from US$49,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Houston (IAH) to San Jose (NUQ), and from San Jose (NUQ) back to Houston (IAH).
The straight-line distance between Houston and San Jose is about 2,595 km (1,612 miles), or 1,401 nautical miles.
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Expect US$49,000 – US$127,500 for a one-way charter between Houston and San Jose, 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. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 38m | 3h 16m – 4h 00m | US$49,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 22m | 3h 02m – 3h 42m | US$67,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 38m | US$49,000 – US$68,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 35m | US$54,000 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 26m | US$59,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 22m | US$67,000 – US$94,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 22m | US$73,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 26m | US$80,500 – US$100,000 | 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.
On Houston–San Jose, 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.
San Jose, United States: Moffett Federal Airfield, Mineta San Jose International Airport, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Hayward Executive Airport and Livermore Municipal Airport.
| George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Moffett Federal Airfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KIAH / IAH | KNUQ / NUQ |
| Longest hard runway | 12,001 ft | 9,197 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 97 ft | 32 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 12 km |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 5,997 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,064 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 6,297 ft spare |
2,410 km 834 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 5,697 ft spare |
3,700 km 456 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 5,919 ft spare |
3,650 km 406 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 4,997 ft spare |
3,900 km 656 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 3,621 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,356 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 4,267 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,682 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 4,297 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,156 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 4,505 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,976 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 3,757 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,156 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 3,897 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,556 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 4,407 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,156 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,197 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,016 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 3,397 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,868 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,197 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,716 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 4,397 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,701 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) · Mineta San Jose International Airport (11,000 ft, 0 km) · Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (10,520 ft, 47 km) · San Francisco International Airport (11,870 ft, 49 km) · Hayward Executive Airport (5,694 ft, 37 km)
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Houston–San Jose quote requests within 60 minutes.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Houston–San Jose when the time is right.
Those 3h 38m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Houston and San Jose.
Demand on Houston–San Jose comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$49,000 – US$127,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 3h 38m gate to gate over 2,595 km (1,612 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–San Jose departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Houston–San Jose 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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