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Charter routes / Mountain / Houston to Vail
818 nm · about 2h 20m block on a midsize jet · typically $23,500–$32,500 one-way.
818 nm
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2h 20m typical block · Midsize Jet
$23,500–$32,500
One-way estimate
7
Operators at endpoints
818 nm
Distance
2h 20m
Block time (midsize jet)
$23,500–$32,500
Typical one-way estimate
7
Operators at the endpoints
The Houston–Vail run covers 818 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 2h 20m block time from KSGR to KEGE.
Vail peaks Dec–Mar, Jun–Sep, strongest demand around winter and summer. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KEGE tighten around holidays and major events.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 3h 24m | $10,000–$14,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 2h 24m | $17,000–$23,500 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 2h 20m | $23,500–$32,500 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 2h 14m | $27,000–$37,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 2h 11m | $37,000–$52,000 |
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.
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
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The trip covers about 818 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 2h 20m block time on a midsize jet, a light jet runs about 2h 24m, a heavy jet about 2h 11m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $23,500–$32,500 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $10,000 (turboprop) to $52,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KSGR, KHOU, KDWH, KEFD; arrivals use KEGE, KASE. When KEGE is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KRIL, KHDN, KGUC, KGJT.
At 818 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.
