Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 27m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide priceUS$10,000 – US$13,500
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Fly private between Bentonville and Austin from US$10,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Bentonville () to Austin (AUS), and from Austin (AUS) back to Bentonville ().
As the crow flies, Bentonville to Austin is roughly 755 kilometres — 469 miles, or 408 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Bentonville–Austin spans US$10,000 – US$19,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 27m | 1h 18m – 1h 36m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 22m | 1h 14m – 1h 30m | US$14,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 27m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 24m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 22m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 22m | US$14,000 – US$19,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 20m | US$15,500 – US$21,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 17m | US$16,500 – US$23,500 | 6-8 |
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 Bentonville 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:
Bentonville, United States: Northwest Arkansas National Airport, Drake Field, Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field, Rogers Municipal Airport-Carter Field, Springdale Municipal Airport and Grove 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 makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 21:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Sat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville → Austin | 48 | 72 min | 62 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (6), Pilatus PC-12 (4), Cessna Citation Ultra (3), Cessna Citation Latitude (3) |
| Austin → Bentonville | 49 | 70 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (9), Cessna Citation CJ2 (7), Socata TBM-900/910/930/940 (4), Embraer Phenom 100 (4) |
97 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
97 business-aviation flights were tracked between Bentonville and Austin from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 1.9 a week, on 81 separate days.
87% were jets and 13% turboprops. 48 flights set out from the Bentonville side and 49 from the Austin side.
Busiest full month: October 2025 (20 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Sunday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Bentonville | Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field – 48 flights; Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ) – 26 flights; Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) – 19 flights; Rogers Municipal Airport-Carter Field (ROG) – 4 flights |
| Austin | Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 75 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 15 flights; Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 6 flights; New Braunfels National Airport – 1 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.
| Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field | Austin Bergstrom International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KVBT | KAUS / AUS |
| Longest hard runway | 5,053 ft | 12,250 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 1,296 ft | 542 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,553 ft spare |
1,800 km 856 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,053 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,756 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,853 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,236 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,153 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,466 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,053 ft spare |
2,900 km 1,956 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,553 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,756 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,775 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,706 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 853 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,956 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 523 ft short |
4,600 km 3,656 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 123 ft spare |
5,926 km 4,982 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 153 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,456 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 361 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,276 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 387 ft short |
7,400 km 6,456 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 247 ft short |
7,800 km 6,856 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 263 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,456 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 947 ft short |
14,260 km 13,316 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 747 ft short |
11,112 km 10,168 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 947 ft short |
12,960 km 12,016 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 253 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,001 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Drake Field (6,005 ft, 33 km) · Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field (5,053 ft, 11 km) · Rogers Municipal Airport-Carter Field (6,011 ft, 21 km) · Springdale Municipal Airport (5,302 ft, 21 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)
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 1h 27m to your destination. That's the full journey.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Guide pricing on Bentonville–Austin is published clearly: US$10,000 – US$19,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Bentonville to Austin.
Bentonville–Austin is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$10,000 – US$19,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 27m gate to gate over 755 km (469 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Bentonville–Austin departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Bentonville–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 97 business-aviation flights between Bentonville and Austin – about 1.9 a week, flown on 81 different days. Sunday was the busiest day of the week and October 2025 the busiest full month (20 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field – 48 flights; Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ) – 26 flights; Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) – 19 flights; Rogers Municipal Airport-Carter Field (ROG) – 4 flights on the Bentonville side, and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 75 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 15 flights; Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 6 flights; New Braunfels National Airport – 1 flights on the Austin side.
87% of the tracked flights were jets and 13% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Embraer Phenom 300.
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