The Honda HA-420 HondaJet is a distinctive entry-level jet with over-wing-mounted engines and a wider-than-expected cabin, and it is a growing presence in the Dallas charter market for five or six passengers on Texas regional routes. Honda’s engineering approach produces an aircraft that competes on cabin comfort and fuel efficiency at a rate that sits within the entry-level jet band.
Honda Aircraft built the HA-420 with two GE Honda HF120 turbofans mounted on pylons above the wing, a configuration that opens up the fuselage floor and improves cabin width relative to aircraft of similar external size. Five to six seats, around 420 knots cruise, and 1,206 nautical miles of range with single-pilot certification. Every Honda HA-420 HondaJet 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: 2015
- Seating: 5 to 6
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,206 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 Honda HA-420 HondaJet Fits Dallas
The over-wing engine placement translates directly to cabin benefit in the Dallas corporate market. The fuselage gains usable width that passengers feel, and the aft baggage compartment is larger than the aircraft’s external size suggests. For a five-person team from a Plano or Frisco company flying to Austin or San Antonio, the cabin experience is closer to a CJ3 than to most aircraft in this price range.
Dallas to Oklahoma City (OKC) at roughly 180 nautical miles and Dallas to Midland (MAF) at about 300 are both well inside the HondaJet’s 1,206-nautical-mile range. Energy and financial services clients making same-day regional runs from the Metroplex to secondary Texas cities find the aircraft’s economics work at those distances, where step-up to a light jet is difficult to justify.
The HondaJet fleet in North America is growing but remains smaller than the Citation CJ line or the Phenom family. Short-notice availability in the Dallas market may be more variable than for higher-volume types, and building in lead time on booking is worth flagging for clients who need flexibility.
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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 Honda HA-420 HondaJet run $3,200 to $4,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The HondaJet quotes in the mid-range of the Dallas entry-level jet band, and the cabin width advantage over similarly priced aircraft makes it a strong option when passenger comfort is the deciding factor.
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 Honda HA-420 HondaJet 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.