Charter route · Southwest
Houston → Austin
KSGR → KAUS · 110 nm · 0h 38m typical block · $4,500–$6,000 light jet
110 nm
Distance
0h 38m
Block time (light jet)
$4,500–$6,000
Typical one-way estimate
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Operators at the endpoints
The Houston–Austin run covers 110 nautical miles, typically flown on a light jet in about 0h 38m block time from KSGR 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.
Cost by aircraft class
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 0h 46m | $2,500–$3,000 |
| Light JetTypical | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 0h 38m | $4,500–$6,000 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 0h 37m | $6,000–$8,500 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 0h 36m | $7,000–$10,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 0h 36m | $10,000–$14,000 |
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.
Airport options
Houston, TX
- Sugar Land Regional AirportPrimaryKSGR
- William P. Hobby AirportKHOU
- David Wayne Hooks Memorial AirportKDWH
- Ellington AirportKEFD
Nearby alternates
Houston destination guide →Rated operators on this route
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first — often the sharpest quotes.
04 / Answers
Houston to Austin: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Houston to Austin?
The trip covers about 110 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 0h 38m block time on a light jet — a light jet runs about 0h 38m, a heavy jet about 0h 36m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Houston to Austin cost?
One-way estimates run $4,500–$6,000 on a light jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $2,500 (turboprop) to $14,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Houston and Austin?
Departures typically use KSGR, KHOU, KDWH, KEFD; arrivals use KAUS. When KAUS is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KHYI, KBAZ, KRND, KGRK.
What size aircraft is right for Houston to Austin?
At 110 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.
Are there empty-leg flights from Houston to Austin?
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.