Skyline of the Houston, TX downtown district. The photo was taken from the west, over Buffalo Bayou.

Private Jet from Austin to Houston

One of the busiest private routes in Texas: a short hop between the state capital and the energy capital.

Estimate this trip

Austin to Houston by Jet Size

AUS to HOU is 147 statute miles (128 nautical). Showing aircraft that fly it nonstop. Estimates exclude taxes, fees and repositioning.

Jet sizeSeatsTimeOne way, estimated
Turboprop6–845 mindaily minimum$9,000–$14,000
Very light jet4–540 mindaily minimum$9,000–$14,000
Light jet5–740 mindaily minimum$10,900–$15,900
Midsize jet7–940 mindaily minimum$16,600–$21,500
Super-midsize jet8–1035 mindaily minimum$20,500–$31,000
Heavy jet10–1635 mindaily minimum$36,500–$56,000
Ultra-long-range jet12–1935 mindaily minimum$49,500–$86,500

Tips for This Route

Faster Than I-10 and US-290

The drive takes close to three hours with traffic. The flight is under an hour, so same-day meetings in Houston are easy.

Turboprops and Very Light Jets

On a hop this short, a turboprop or very light jet is the most economical choice, and the cabin time is short.

Departure and Arrival Airports

Other options: Georgetown (GTU) or San Marcos (HYI) instead of Austin-Bergstrom; Sugar Land (SGR), Conroe (CXO) or Bush Intercontinental (IAH) instead of Hobby.

Austin to Houston Questions

How long is a private flight from Austin to Houston?

About 45 min in a turboprop and about 35 min in an ultra-long-range jet, from takeoff to landing.

How much does a private jet from Austin to Houston cost?

Estimates start at about $9,000 to $14,000 one way in a turboprop, before taxes, fees and repositioning. Larger jets cost more; see the table above for every size. Your quote shows the exact price for your dates.

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