Private charter between Laredo and Austin starts at US$10,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Laredo (LRD) ⇄ Austin (AUS) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Laredo to Austin is roughly 343 kilometres — 213 miles, or 185 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Laredo–Austin spans US$10,000 – US$13,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 05m | 59 min – 1h 12m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 53 min | 48 min – 58 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 05m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 02m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 53 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 51 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 50 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
Every Laredo–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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Laredo, United States: Laredo International Airport, Quetzalcóatl International Airport, Corralitos Airport and Zapata County 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 an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 20:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo → Austin | 296 | 41 min | 32 min | Pilatus PC-12 (42), Cessna Citation CJ2 (34), Cessna Citation Latitude (28), Embraer Phenom 300 (20) |
| Austin → Laredo | 92 | 42 min | — | Pilatus PC-12 (26), Cessna Citation CJ2 (11), Cessna Citation XLS (7), Cessna Citation Latitude (6) |
388 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
388 business-aviation flights were tracked between Laredo and Austin from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 7.4 a week, on 220 separate days.
78% were jets and 22% turboprops. 296 flights set out from the Laredo side and 92 from the Austin side.
Busiest full month: February 2026 (50 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Friday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Laredo | Laredo International Airport (LRD) – 388 flights |
| Austin | Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 306 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 56 flights; New Braunfels National Airport – 16 flights; Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 10 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.
| Laredo International Airport | Austin Bergstrom International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KLRD / LRD | KAUS / AUS |
| Longest hard runway | 8,743 ft | 12,250 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 508 ft | 542 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Laredo to Austin can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Laredo International Airport has 8,743 ft and Austin Bergstrom International Airport 12,250 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. The leg is 343 km.
Alternates within range: Quetzalcóatl International Airport (6,562 ft, 15 km) · Corralitos Airport (5,418 ft, 48 km) · Zapata County Airport (5,000 ft, 67 km) · Rancho Blanco Airport · 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)
See the guide range — US$10,000 – US$13,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Demand on Laredo–Austin comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
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 05m gate to gate across the 343 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Laredo–Austin departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Laredo–Austin charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Austin to Laredo runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 388 business-aviation flights between Laredo and Austin – about 7.4 a week, flown on 220 different days. Friday was the busiest day of the week and February 2026 the busiest full month (50 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Laredo International Airport (LRD) – 388 flights on the Laredo side, and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 306 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 56 flights; New Braunfels National Airport – 16 flights; Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 10 flights on the Austin side.
78% of the tracked flights were jets and 22% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Pilatus PC-12.
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