Charter Abilene to Austin privately from US$10,000, about 1h 01m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Abilene (ABI) ⇄ Austin (AUS) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Abilene and Austin is about 312 km (194 miles), or 169 nautical miles.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$13,500 for a one-way charter between Abilene and Austin, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 01m | 55 min – 1h 07m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 50 min | 45 min – 55 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 01m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 58 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 50 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 49 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 48 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
On Abilene–Austin, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Abilene, United States: Abilene Regional Airport and Albany 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 Wed, most often around 18:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Sun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene → Austin | 26 | 40 min | 31 min | Cessna Citation CJ4 (5), Cessna Citation CJ2 (4), Bombardier Challenger (3), Cessna Citation 10 (2) |
| Austin → Abilene | 31 | 40 min | — | Pilatus PC-12 (4), Cessna Citation CJ2 (4), Cessna Citation CJ4 (3), Cessna Citation Latitude (3) |
57 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
57 business-aviation flights were tracked between Abilene and Austin from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 1.1 a week, on 46 separate days.
81% were jets and 19% turboprops. 26 flights set out from the Abilene side and 31 from the Austin side.
Busiest full month: May 2026 (11 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Wednesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Abilene | Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) – 57 flights |
| Austin | Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 31 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 15 flights; New Braunfels National Airport – 11 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.
| Abilene Regional Airport | Austin Bergstrom International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KABI / ABI | KAUS / AUS |
| Longest hard runway | 7,208 ft | 12,250 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 1,791 ft | 542 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Abilene to Austin can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Abilene Regional Airport is the shorter of the two at 7,208 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 1,208 ft to spare. The leg is 312 km.
Alternates within range: Albany Municipal Airport (5,000 ft, 52 km) · Coleman Municipal Airport (4,506 ft, 69 km) · Elmdale Airpark (2,950 ft, 5 km) · Abilene Executive Airpark · 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)
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 6-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Abilene–Austin is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$13,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 01m gate to gate across the 312 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Abilene–Austin charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Abilene–Austin charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 57 business-aviation flights between Abilene and Austin – about 1.1 a week, flown on 46 different days. Wednesday was the busiest day of the week and May 2026 the busiest full month (11 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) – 57 flights on the Abilene side, and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 31 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 15 flights; New Braunfels National Airport – 11 flights on the Austin side.
81% of the tracked flights were jets and 19% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation CJ4.
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