Fly private between Houston and Panama City from US$53,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
We fly Houston (IAH) ⇄ Panama City (PTY) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Houston to Panama City is roughly 2,856 kilometres — 1,775 miles, or 1,542 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Houston–Panama City spans US$53,000 – US$137,000: 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. 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 58m | 3h 34m – 4h 22m | US$53,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 41m | 3h 19m – 4h 03m | US$72,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 58m | US$53,000 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 56m | US$58,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 46m | US$63,500 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 41m | US$72,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 41m | US$79,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 46m | US$86,500 – 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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
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.
Panama City, Panama: Tocumen International Airport, Panamá Pacífico International Airport, Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport and Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport.
| George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Tocumen International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KIAH / IAH | MPTO / PTY |
| Longest hard runway | 12,001 ft | 10,006 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 97 ft | 135 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 6,806 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,390 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 7,106 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,160 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,506 ft spare |
3,700 km 130 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6,728 ft spare |
3,650 km 80 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 5,806 ft spare |
3,900 km 330 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,430 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,030 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,076 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,356 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,106 ft spare |
6,400 km 2,830 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,314 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,650 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 4,566 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,830 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 4,706 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,230 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,216 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,830 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,006 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,690 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,206 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,542 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,006 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,390 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,206 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,375 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) · Panamá Pacífico International Airport (8,500 ft, 29 km) · Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (5,906 ft, 22 km) · Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (8,858 ft, 62 km) · Capt. Alex H. Bosquez Airport (3,907 ft, 21 km)
Travel Houston–Panama City with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
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You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Houston and Panama City is built around your itinerary.
The Houston to Panama City route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$53,000 – US$137,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 3h 58m gate to gate over 2,856 km (1,775 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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–Panama City departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Houston–Panama City charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Panama City to Houston runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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