The HondaJet Elite is the updated and longer-range version of the HA-420, extending the DFW entry-level jet market’s reach further west and north with 1,437 nautical miles of range in the same distinctive over-wing-engine design. For five or six passengers running routes beyond the standard Texas triangle, it opens destinations the base HondaJet cannot reach as comfortably.
Honda Aircraft updated the HA-420 to produce the Elite, adding higher-thrust GE Honda HF120 engines, winglets, and an improved cabin interior. Five to six seats, 422 knots cruise, 1,437 nautical miles of range, and single-pilot certification retained. The Elite II and Elite S variants added further refinements. 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: Entry-Level 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 Dallas
The 1,437-nautical-mile range changes which routes the HondaJet can cover from Dallas without a stop. Albuquerque (ABQ) at roughly 520 nautical miles is a clean single-leg trip in the Elite where the base model would be working harder. For Dallas clients with operations or connections in New Mexico, Colorado, or further into the Mountain West, the Elite’s range is the reason to pay the premium over the standard HA-420.
The winglets and updated engines also improve the Elite’s summer performance. Dallas summers regularly see highs near 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and the effective density altitude at Addison Airport (KADS) at 644 feet elevation on a hot August afternoon is a real planning variable for full-payload departures. The Elite’s improved thrust margins give the operator more flexibility on those days.
Six seats at the entry-level jet rate is the core argument in the Dallas market. When the group is five or six people and the route stays within the Texas and surrounding-state corridor, the Elite keeps the charter in the entry-level band where a light jet would cost more without meaningfully changing the cabin experience for a 90-minute flight.
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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.
The HondaJet Elite quotes at the upper end of the Dallas entry-level jet band, and the extra range and cabin refinement over the base model make it the version worth pricing when the route pushes past 400 nautical miles.
Other Entry-Level Jets Available
- Cessna Citation CJ1
- Cessna Citation M2
- Cessna Citation Mustang CE-510
- Cirrus Vision Jet SF50
- Eclipse 500
- Embraer Phenom 100
The full entry-level jets category page lists every entry-level jet we arrange for Dallas departures.
Contact
For a quote on a HondaJet Elite charter from Dallas, 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.