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Charter routes / West Coast / Houston to Cabo San Lucas
849 nm · about 2h 25m block on a midsize jet · typically $24,000–$33,500 one-way.
849 nm
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2h 25m typical block · Midsize Jet
$24,000–$33,500
One-way estimate
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Operators at endpoints
849 nm
Distance
2h 25m
Block time (midsize jet)
$24,000–$33,500
Typical one-way estimate
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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.
| 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.
Houston, TX
Nearby alternates
Houston destination guide →Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
