Houston clients pick very light jets for short-sector business trips where the aircraft only needs to carry a handful of people. The HondaJet Elite is a practical fit for a small Houston team traveling together.
Honda Aircraft Company introduced the HondaJet Elite in 2018. It is used out of Houston partly because it can work short runways. Every HondaJet Elite we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Very Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Honda Aircraft Company
- Year introduced: 2018
- Seating: 5 to 6
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,437 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 422 knots
- Service ceiling: 43,000 feet
- Length: 42.6 feet
- Wingspan: 39.8 feet
- Height: 14.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 66 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the HondaJet Elite Fits Houston
For a small group on a short Houston leg, it moves faster than a turboprop and costs less to run than a light jet.
Working from the published 1,437 nautical miles and leaving margin for wind and reserves, Chicago, Aspen, and Miami are reachable nonstop from Houston. The operator’s own performance figures for the day are what actually govern this, not the brochure range.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the HondaJet Elite run $3,400 to $4,700 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Very Light Jets Available
- Cessna Citation CJ1
- Cessna Citation M2
- Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510
- Cirrus Vision Jet SF50
- Eclipse 500
- Embraer Phenom 100
The full very light jets category page lists every very light jet we arrange for Houston departures.
Contact
For a quote on a HondaJet Elite charter from Houston, TX, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.