Charter routes / West Coast / Houston to Cabo San Lucas
Houston to Cabo San Lucas.
849 nm · about 2h 25m block on a midsize jet · typically $24,000–$33,500 one-way.
849 nm
Great-circle
2h 25m typical block · Midsize Jet
$24,000–$33,500
One-way estimate
6
Operators at endpoints
849 nm
Distance
2h 25m
Block time (midsize jet)
$24,000–$33,500
Typical one-way estimate
6
Operators at the endpoints
The Houston–Cabo San Lucas run covers 849 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 2h 25m block time from KSGR to MMSD.
Cabo San Lucas peaks Nov–May, strongest demand around winter and spring. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at MMSD tighten around holidays and major events.
Cost by aircraft class
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 3h 31m | $10,500–$14,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 2h 29m | $17,500–$24,500 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 2h 25m | $24,000–$33,500 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 2h 18m | $27,500–$38,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 2h 16m | $38,500–$54,000 |
Estimates only, class rate card × block time on great-circle distance +8% routing, the same math as the cost estimator. Real quotes vary with dates, positioning, and demand.
Airport options
Houston, TX
- Sugar Land Regional AirportPrimaryKSGR
- William P. Hobby AirportKHOU
- David Wayne Hooks Memorial AirportKDWH
- Ellington AirportKEFD
Nearby alternates
Houston destination guide →Rated operators on this route
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
04 / Answers
Houston to Cabo San Lucas: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Houston to Cabo San Lucas?
The trip covers about 849 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 2h 25m block time on a midsize jet, a light jet runs about 2h 29m, a heavy jet about 2h 16m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Houston to Cabo San Lucas cost?
One-way estimates run $24,000–$33,500 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $10,500 (turboprop) to $54,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Houston and Cabo San Lucas?
Departures typically use KSGR, KHOU, KDWH, KEFD; arrivals use MMSD. When MMSD is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include MMSL, MMLP, MMLM, MMCL.
What size aircraft is right for Houston to Cabo San Lucas?
At 849 nm, most charters book a midsize jet (Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR, 7–9 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Are there empty-leg flights from Houston to Cabo San Lucas?
Empty legs on this route are posted by operators as repositioning flights come up, they clear in hours, not days. Watch the empty-legs board or set an alert to catch the next one.