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Private jet from Houston to Austin

We have seen 16 empty legs from Houston to Austin, from US$ 1,735. A full charter is estimated at US$ 6,000–12,000. 128 nm, about 1h00 in the air.

Distance
128 nm
Flight time
1h00
Typical empty leg, midsize jet
US$ 2,890
One-way charter, midsize jet
US$ 12,000

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
16
Lowest price
US$ 1,735
Median price
US$ 3,990
Latest flight
11 Feb 2027

Earlier flights

11 Feb 2027 Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650 US$ 8,338
20 Oct 2026 Pilatus PC-12 US$ 5,690
14 Oct 2026 Beech King Air 350/360 US$ 6,990
13 Oct 2026 Cessna Citation Excel/XLS US$ 1,735
12 Oct 2026 Bombardier Challenger 300 Price on request
12 Oct 2026 Pilatus PC-12 US$ 2,150

Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.

What a full charter costs

ClassTimeHourCharter
Turboprop, 8 seats 1h00 US$ 2,800 US$ 2,800–US$ 5,600
Very light jet, 4 seats 1h00 US$ 3,600 US$ 3,600–US$ 7,200
Light jet, 7 seats 1h00 US$ 4,800 US$ 4,800–US$ 9,600
Midsize jet, 8 seats 1h00 US$ 6,000 US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 2,890, against US$ 12,000 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 76% less.

An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.

Airports in Houston

Airports in Austin

Questions

How much is a private jet from Houston to Austin?

A full charter runs about US$ 6,000–12,000 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 1,735, with a median of US$ 3,990.

How long is the flight from Houston to Austin?

It is 128 nautical miles (237 km): about 1h00 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly Houston → Austin?

Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650, Pilatus PC-12, Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore, Learjet 60, Cessna Citation Excel/XLS.

Are there empty legs from Houston to Austin right now?

Yes, 10 listed now, from US$ 2,150. They are at the top of this page.

Which airports do the flights use?

In Houston: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Ellington Airport (EFD). In Austin: Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Austin Executive Airport (KEDC), San Marcos Regional Airport (KHYI). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, Austin to Houston?

The return route has its own page, with 18 empty legs seen. Asking for a round trip in one request is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.

What is an empty leg?

It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.