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Private jet from Houston to Austin

We have seen 6 empty legs from Houston to Austin, from US$ 1,935. A full charter is estimated at US$ 2,800–5,600. 135 nm, about 1h00 in the air.

Distance
135 nm
Flight time
1h00
Typical empty leg, turboprop
US$ 1,935
One-way charter, turboprop
US$ 5,600

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
6
Lowest price
US$ 1,935
Median price
US$ 1,980
Latest flight
13 Nov 2026

Earlier flights

13 Nov 2026 Aircraft Price on request
12 Oct 2026 Cessna Citation Excel/XLS US$ 4,490

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$ 1,935, against US$ 5,600 for a full charter on a turboprop: about 65% 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$ 2,800–5,600 on a turboprop (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 1,935, with a median of US$ 1,980.

How long is the flight from Houston to Austin?

It is 135 nautical miles (250 km): about 1h00 on a turboprop, 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: Pilatus PC-12, Cessna Citation Excel/XLS.

Are there empty legs from Houston to Austin right now?

Yes, 4 listed now, from US$ 1,935. 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 9 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.