Fly private between Raleigh/Durham and Austin from US$38,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
We fly Raleigh/Durham (RDU) ⇄ Austin (AUS) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Raleigh/Durham to Austin is roughly 1,866 kilometres — 1,159 miles, or 1,007 nautical miles.
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Expect US$38,000 – US$73,500 for a one-way charter between Raleigh/Durham and Austin, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
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. 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 44m | 2h 28m – 3h 00m | US$38,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 33m | 2h 18m – 2h 48m | US$52,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 44m | US$38,000 – US$53,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 42m | US$42,000 – US$58,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 36m | US$45,500 – US$63,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 33m | US$52,500 – US$73,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 33m | US$58,000 – US$81,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 36m | US$63,000 – US$88,000 | 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.
What determines the price between Raleigh/Durham and Austin? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Raleigh/Durham, United States: Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Johnston Regional Airport, Raleigh Executive Jetport, Triangle North Executive Airport, Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County and Henderson Oxford 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.
22 business-aviation flights were tracked between Raleigh/Durham and Austin from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.4 a week, on 22 separate days.
100% were jets and 0% turboprops. 0 flights set out from the Raleigh/Durham side and 22 from the Austin side.
Busiest full month: February 2026 (4 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Tuesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Raleigh/Durham | Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) – 21 flights; Raleigh Executive Jetport – 1 flights |
| Austin | Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 20 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 2 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.
| Raleigh-Durham International Airport | Austin Bergstrom International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KRDU / RDU | KAUS / AUS |
| Longest hard runway | 10,000 ft | 12,250 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 435 ft | 542 ft |
15 of the 16 aircraft we quote for Raleigh/Durham to Austin use both airfields and fly it non-stop. The exception is the Embraer Phenom 100EV, 153 km short after reserves on a 1,866 km leg — it would need a fuel stop. Raleigh-Durham International Airport has 10,000 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.
Alternates within range: Johnston Regional Airport (5,500 ft, 52 km) · Raleigh Executive Jetport (6,501 ft, 43 km) · Triangle North Executive Airport (5,498 ft, 44 km) · Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County (6,005 ft, 49 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)
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Raleigh/Durham–Austin sector leaves when you do.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Raleigh/Durham–Austin trip to about 2h 44m gate to gate.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$38,000 – US$73,500 range for Raleigh/Durham–Austin, confirmed once we check live availability.
Raleigh/Durham–Austin is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$38,000 – US$73,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 44m gate to gate across the 1,866 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 Raleigh/Durham–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.
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 22 business-aviation flights between Raleigh/Durham and Austin – about 0.4 a week, flown on 22 different days. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week and February 2026 the busiest full month (4 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) – 21 flights; Raleigh Executive Jetport – 1 flights on the Raleigh/Durham side, and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 20 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 2 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 Latitude.
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