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Charter routes / Southwest / New York to Houston
1,250 nm · about 3h 13m block on a super-midsize jet · typically $38,500–$54,000 one-way.
1,250 nm
Great-circle
3h 13m typical block · Super-Midsize Jet
$38,500–$54,000
One-way estimate
12
Operators at endpoints
1,250 nm
Distance
3h 13m
Block time (super-midsize jet)
$38,500–$54,000
Typical one-way estimate
12
Operators at the endpoints
The New York–Houston run covers 1,250 nautical miles, typically flown on a super-midsize jet in about 3h 13m block time from KTEB to KSGR.
Houston peaks Oct–Apr, strongest demand around winter and spring and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KSGR tighten around holidays and major events.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 5h 00m | $15,000–$21,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 3h 29m | $24,500–$34,000 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 3h 23m | $34,000–$47,500 |
| Super-Midsize JetTypical | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 3h 13m | $38,500–$54,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 3h 10m | $54,000–$75,500 |
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.
New York, NY
Nearby alternates
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
Based near New York
04 / Answers
The trip covers about 1,250 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 3h 13m block time on a super-midsize jet, a light jet runs about 3h 29m, a heavy jet about 3h 10m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $38,500–$54,000 on a super-midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $15,000 (turboprop) to $75,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KTEB, KHPN, KFRG; arrivals use KSGR, KHOU, KDWH, KEFD. When KSGR is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KIAH, KLBX, KCXO, KGLS.
At 1,250 nm, most charters book a super-midsize jet (Citation Longitude, Challenger 350, 8–12 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.
