Private charter between Albuquerque and Austin starts at US$24,000 aboard a midsize jet.
Private jet charter from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Austin (AUS), and from Austin (AUS) back to Albuquerque (ABQ).
The straight-line distance between Albuquerque and Austin is about 995 km (618 miles), or 537 nautical miles.
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Expect US$24,000 – US$33,500 for a one-way charter between Albuquerque and Austin, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 39m | 1h 29m – 1h 49m | US$24,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 39m | US$24,000 – US$33,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 38m | US$26,500 – US$37,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 34m | US$29,000 – US$40,000 | 8-10 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Albuquerque–Austin moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Albuquerque, United States: Albuquerque International Sunport, Double Eagle II Airport, Belen Regional Airport and Moriarty Municipal Airport.
Austin, United States: Austin Bergstrom International Airport, San Marcos Regional Airport, Austin Executive Airport, New Braunfels National Airport and Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Mon, most often around 15:00 UTC.
Austin→Albuquerque runs about 16 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Wed is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque → Austin | 34 | 93 min | 74 min | Learjet 35 (6), Cessna Citation XLS (3), Cirrus Vision (3), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (3) |
| Austin → Albuquerque | 56 | 109 min | — | Cirrus Vision (10), Cessna Citation CJ2 (6), Embraer Phenom 300 (6), Learjet 35 (3) |
90 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
90 business-aviation flights were tracked between Albuquerque and Austin from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 1.7 a week, on 81 separate days.
84% were jets and 16% turboprops. 34 flights set out from the Albuquerque side and 56 from the Austin side.
Busiest full month: December 2025 (10 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Monday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) – 90 flights |
| Austin | Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 52 flights; Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 24 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 11 flights; New Braunfels National Airport – 3 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Albuquerque International Sunport | Austin Bergstrom International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KABQ / ABQ | KAUS / AUS |
| Longest hard runway | 13,793 ft | 12,250 ft |
| Surface | CONC-G | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 5,355 ft | 542 ft |
Albuquerque International Sunport is at 5,355 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
All 19 aircraft we quote for Albuquerque to Austin can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Albuquerque International Sunport has 13,793 ft and Austin Bergstrom International Airport 12,250 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 995 km.
Alternates within range: Double Eagle II Airport (7,398 ft, 21 km) · Belen Regional Airport (6,601 ft, 48 km) · Moriarty Municipal Airport (7,702 ft, 56 km) · Mid Valley Airpark (4,332 ft, 34 km) · San Marcos Regional Airport (6,330 ft, 39 km) · Austin Executive Airport (6,025 ft, 24 km) · New Braunfels National Airport (6,503 ft, 66 km) · Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field (5,004 ft, 53 km)
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Choose your wheels-up time — Albuquerque–Austin runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Albuquerque–Austin trip to about 1h 39m gate to gate.
The Albuquerque to Austin route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$24,000 – US$33,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 39m gate to gate over 995 km (618 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Albuquerque–Austin departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Austin to Albuquerque runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 90 business-aviation flights between Albuquerque and Austin – about 1.7 a week, flown on 81 different days. Monday was the busiest day of the week and December 2025 the busiest full month (10 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) – 90 flights on the Albuquerque side, and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 52 flights; Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 24 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 11 flights; New Braunfels National Airport – 3 flights on the Austin side.
84% of the tracked flights were jets and 16% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cirrus Vision.
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