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Charter routes / Southwest / Dallas to Austin
172 nm · about 0h 47m block on a light jet · typically $5,500–$7,500 one-way.
172 nm
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0h 47m typical block · Light Jet
$5,500–$7,500
One-way estimate
10
Operators at endpoints
172 nm
Distance
0h 47m
Block time (light jet)
$5,500–$7,500
Typical one-way estimate
10
Operators at the endpoints
The Dallas–Austin run covers 172 nautical miles, typically flown on a light jet in about 0h 47m block time from KADS to KAUS.
Austin peaks Year-round, strongest demand around winter and spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KAUS tighten around holidays and major events. Massive demand spikes for SXSW, ACL, F1 — book months ahead.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 0h 59m | $3,000–$4,000 |
| Light JetTypical | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 0h 47m | $5,500–$7,500 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 0h 46m | $7,500–$10,500 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 0h 45m | $9,000–$12,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 0h 44m | $12,500–$17,500 |
Estimates only, class rate card × block time on great-circle distance +8% routing, the same math as the cost estimator. Real quotes vary with dates, positioning, and demand.
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
Based near Dallas
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The trip covers about 172 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 0h 47m block time on a light jet, a light jet runs about 0h 47m, a heavy jet about 0h 44m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $5,500–$7,500 on a light jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $3,000 (turboprop) to $17,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KADS, KDAL, KFTW, KAFW; arrivals use KAUS, KEDC. When KAUS is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KHYI, KBAZ, KRND, KGRK.
At 172 nm, most charters book a light jet (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300, 4–7 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Empty legs on this route are posted by operators as repositioning flights come up, they clear in hours, not days. Watch the empty-legs board or set an alert to catch the next one.
