Private Jet Charter: Houston to Cabo San Lucas

Note: Charter pricing reflects aircraft type, positioning, and demand. Peak Cabo season is November through April. Contact Hogani Jets for an accurate all-in quote.

Commercial flights between Houston and Los Cabos operate from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 23 miles north of downtown Houston. Private charters from Hobby Airport or Sugar Land depart on the client's schedule, avoid IAH entirely, and arrive at the dedicated private terminal at Los Cabos International Airport.

The 885-nautical-mile distance places Cabo San Lucas squarely within the operational range of midsize jets, making this one of the most cost-efficient international leisure routes from the Houston metro area. Resort weekends, sport fishing trips, destination events, and corporate retreats all drive consistent demand on this corridor.

Cabo San Lucas is on Mountain Standard Time year-round and does not observe daylight saving. Houston is 1 hour ahead of Cabo in winter and 2 hours ahead during US daylight saving time. A morning departure from Houston puts most groups on a Cabo beach by early morning.

Nonstop from KHOU or KSGR to MMSD is approximately 2 hours to 2 hours 27 minutes, depending on aircraft type and winds. Southbound routing on this corridor is generally consistent throughout the year.

One-way charter pricing from Houston private airports to Los Cabos by aircraft category, based on 2026 market data. All prices are all-in and include Mexican landing fees, overflight permits, and customs coordination.

Contact Hogani Jets at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573 for a current quote.

A round-trip booking keeps the same aircraft available for both legs and, depending on the length of your trip, can save 10% to 20% compared with booking two separate one-ways, though not always.

Note: Prices shown are starting round-trip prices for a three-day trip, out on day one and back on day three. Longer stays, dates and demand change the price, and your quote is one all-in price.

Two factors drive price on this route: aircraft category and seasonal demand.

Aircraft category is the primary driver. Midsize jets deliver the best value for most groups on this 885-nautical-mile route. The category provides the right balance of cabin comfort, baggage capacity, and operating cost for groups of 8 to 9 heading to a Cabo resort.

Peak demand periods for Cabo from Houston include Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year, spring break from mid-March through April, and the summer resort season. The Bisbee Black and Blue Marlin Tournament in October also spikes demand. Booking 3 to 4 weeks ahead of any peak period is advisable.

No US Federal Excise Tax applies on this international route. Mexican government fees are known costs included in the Hogani Jets all-in quote.

Midsize jets are the most popular choice from Houston. The 885-nautical-mile distance is well within midsize jet range. This category provides the right balance of cabin comfort, baggage capacity, and cost efficiency for a group of 8 to 9.

Light jets suit smaller groups of 6 to 9 who want to minimize cost. Super midsize jets suit larger groups of 8 to 10 or clients who want a stand-up cabin and full galley on the 2-hour crossing. Heavy jets are best for groups of 12 or more.

All passengers require a valid passport for entry into Mexico. Passport details must be submitted in advance for the General Declaration filed with Mexican authorities before departure.

Mexican customs clearance at Los Cabos International Airport for private jet arrivals is processed at the private terminal and is typically faster than commercial arrivals. Ground transport to the resort should be arranged in advance.

Overflight permits and Mexican landing fees are coordinated by the operator as part of the international flight planning process. Hogani Jets includes this coordination in every Mexico charter and all costs are confirmed in the all-in quote before booking.

Resort and leisure groups from the Houston metro who want to arrive in Cabo in 2 hours from Hobby Airport rather than spending 5 to 6 hours on commercial connections through a hub.

Sport fishing groups heading to the Cabo marina for marlin and tuna tournaments, where oversized equipment, flexible departure timing, and private terminal access all matter.

Corporate groups using Cabo resorts for incentive travel or client entertainment who need scheduling certainty and coordinated ground arrangements at both ends.

Destination wedding parties traveling together for a multi-day event, where a single private departure keeps the group on a unified schedule.

Empty legs on this route surface regularly, particularly on Sunday afternoons as aircraft position back to Houston after Cabo weekends, and at the end of peak holiday periods. Thanksgiving and spring break generate the most frequent availability.

Savings typically run 25 to 50 percent off standard one-way pricing on the same aircraft operated under the same Part 135 standards. 

Contact Hogani Jets at +1-855-660-0573 to register for empty leg alerts on the Houston to Cabo corridor.

Hogani Jets coordinates private jet charters on the Houston to Cabo San Lucas corridor including Mexican overflight permits, landing fee coordination, and customs documentation. All known costs are included in the all-in quote before booking is confirmed.

Charters coordinated through Hogani Jets are facilitated through licensed Part 135 direct air carriers who hold full operational control and regulatory compliance for every flight.

Contact Hogani Jets at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573 to plan your Houston to Cabo San Lucas charter.