Fly private between Buffalo and Austin from US$43,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Buffalo (BUF) to Austin () and Austin to Buffalo — timed and priced alike.
Buffalo and Austin lie approximately 2,174 km apart (1,351 mi / 1,174 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Buffalo–Austin spans US$43,000 – US$82,500: 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. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 07m | 2h 48m – 3h 26m | US$43,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 54m | 2h 37m – 3h 11m | US$59,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 07m | US$43,000 – US$60,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 05m | US$47,500 – US$66,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 58m | US$51,500 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 54m | US$59,000 – US$82,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 54m | US$65,000 – US$91,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 58m | US$71,000 – US$99,000 | 9-12 |
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.
Every Buffalo–Austin quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Buffalo, United States: Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Niagara Falls International Airport, Genesee County Airport, Niagara District Airport and Chautauqua County-Dunkirk 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 a weekday route with afternoon departures, on the departures logged so far.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo → Austin | 11 | 199 min | 168 min | Cessna Citation XLS (5) |
| Austin → Buffalo | 15 | 198 min | — | Cessna Citation XLS (7), Learjet 45 (2), Bombardier Challenger 350 (2) |
26 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
26 business-aviation flights were tracked between Buffalo and Austin from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.5 a week, on 25 separate days.
100% were jets and 0% turboprops. 11 flights set out from the Buffalo side and 15 from the Austin side.
Busiest full month: October 2025 (5 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) |
|---|---|
| Buffalo | Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) – 26 flights |
| Austin | Austin Executive Airport – 16 flights; Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 9 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.
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | Austin Executive Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KBUF / BUF | KEDC |
| Longest hard runway | 8,829 ft | 6,025 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | ASPH-G |
| Field elevation | 728 ft | 620 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,825 ft spare |
2,180 km 538 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,125 ft spare |
2,410 km 308 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,525 ft spare |
3,700 km 982 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,747 ft spare |
3,650 km 932 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,825 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,182 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 449 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,882 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,095 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,208 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,125 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,682 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,333 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,502 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 585 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,682 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 725 ft spare |
7,800 km 5,082 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,235 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,682 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 25 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,542 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 225 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,394 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 25 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,242 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,225 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,227 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Niagara Falls International Airport (9,826 ft, 25 km) · Genesee County Airport (5,499 ft, 47 km) · Niagara District Airport (5,000 ft, 45 km) · Chautauqua County-Dunkirk Airport (6,000 ft, 67 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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Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Buffalo and Austin is built around your itinerary.
The Buffalo 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$43,000 – US$82,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 3h 07m gate to gate across the 2,174 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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 Buffalo–Austin 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: Austin to Buffalo runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 26 business-aviation flights between Buffalo and Austin – about 0.5 a week, flown on 25 different days. Monday was the busiest day of the week and October 2025 the busiest full month (5 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) – 26 flights on the Buffalo side, and Austin Executive Airport – 16 flights; Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 9 flights; New Braunfels National Airport – 1 flights on the Austin side.
100% of the tracked flights were jets and 0% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation XLS.
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