Fly private between Austin and Minneapolis from US$24,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
We fly Austin (AUS) ⇄ Minneapolis (MSP) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Austin and Minneapolis is about 1,678 km (1,043 miles), or 906 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Austin–Minneapolis spans US$24,500 – 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. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 30m | 2h 15m – 2h 45m | US$35,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 20m | 2h 06m – 2h 34m | US$48,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 30m | US$35,000 – US$49,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 28m | US$38,500 – US$54,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 22m | US$42,000 – US$59,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 20m | US$48,500 – US$68,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 20m | US$53,500 – US$75,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 22m | US$58,000 – US$81,500 | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Jet charter costs between Austin and Minneapolis 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.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
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.
Minneapolis, United States: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field, Flying Cloud Airport, Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport, New Richmond Regional Airport and L O Simenstad Municipal Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Austin: Austin (AUS), Pflugerville (KEDC), New Braunfels (KBAZ), Georgetown (KGTU); Minneapolis: Minneapolis (FCM, MSP, KANE), Saint Paul (STP).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 17:00 UTC.
Austin→Minneapolis runs about 5 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Thu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin → Minneapolis | 45 | 143 min | 122 min | Cessna CitationJet (10), Cessna Citation Latitude (4), Gulfstream 5 (3), Dassault Falcon 2000 (3) |
| Minneapolis → Austin | 45 | 138 min | — | Cessna CitationJet (6), Dassault Falcon 2000 (5), Gulfstream G280 (4), Cessna Citation XLS (4) |
90 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Austin Bergstrom International Airport | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KAUS / AUS | KMSP / MSP |
| Longest hard runway | 12,250 ft | 11,006 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 542 ft | 841 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Austin to Minneapolis can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Austin Bergstrom International Airport has 12,250 ft and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 11,006 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. At 1,678 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: 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) · Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (6,491 ft, 14 km) · Flying Cloud Airport (5,001 ft, 19 km) · Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field) Airport (5,000 ft, 29 km) · New Richmond Regional Airport (5,507 ft, 61 km)
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Austin and Minneapolis.
Guide pricing on Austin–Minneapolis is published clearly: US$24,500 – US$68,000. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 7-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
The Austin to Minneapolis 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$24,500 – 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.
About 2h 30m gate to gate over 1,678 km (1,043 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Austin–Minneapolis charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Minneapolis to Austin runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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