Fly private between Charleston and Austin from US$35,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
We fly Charleston () ⇄ Austin (AUS) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Charleston and Austin is about 1,696 km (1,054 miles), or 916 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Charleston–Austin spans US$35,500 – US$68,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 31m | 2h 16m – 2h 46m | US$35,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 21m | 2h 07m – 2h 35m | US$48,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 31m | US$35,500 – US$49,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 30m | US$39,000 – US$54,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 24m | US$42,500 – US$59,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 21m | US$48,500 – US$68,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 21m | US$53,500 – US$75,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 24m | US$58,000 – US$81,500 | 9-12 |
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.
Jet charter costs between Charleston and Austin are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Charleston, United States: Charleston International Airport, Charleston Executive Airport, Summerville Airport, Berkeley County Airport and Lowcountry Regional 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 points to an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate, on the departures logged so far.
Charleston→Austin runs about 18 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston → Austin | 8 | 154 min | 139 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
| Austin → Charleston | 11 | 136 min | 112 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (2), Gulfstream G280 (2) |
19 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Charleston Executive Airport | Austin Bergstrom International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KJZI | KAUS / AUS |
| Longest hard runway | 5,350 ft | 12,250 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 17 ft | 542 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,150 ft spare |
2,180 km 60 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,450 ft spare |
2,410 km 290 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,850 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,580 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,072 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,530 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,150 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,780 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 226 ft short |
4,600 km 2,480 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 420 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,806 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 450 ft spare |
6,400 km 4,280 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 658 ft spare |
7,220 km 5,100 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 90 ft short |
7,400 km 5,280 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 50 ft spare |
7,800 km 5,680 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 560 ft spare |
7,400 km 5,280 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 650 ft short |
14,260 km 12,140 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 450 ft short |
11,112 km 8,992 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 650 ft short |
12,960 km 10,840 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 550 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,825 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Charleston Executive Airport (5,350 ft, 22 km) · Summerville Airport (5,000 ft, 29 km) · Berkeley County Airport (5,001 ft, 32 km) · Lowcountry Regional Airport (6,002 ft, 56 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)
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Charleston–Austin quote requests within 60 minutes.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Charleston–Austin when the time is right.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
The Charleston 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$35,500 – US$68,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 31m gate to gate across the 1,696 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Charleston–Austin departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Charleston–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.
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