Private charter between Reno and Austin starts at US$44,000 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Reno (RNO) to Austin (AUS) and Austin to Reno — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Reno and Austin is about 2,258 km (1,403 miles), or 1,219 nautical miles.
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Expect US$44,000 – US$84,500 for a one-way charter between Reno 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. | 3h 13m | 2h 54m – 3h 32m | US$44,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 00m | 2h 42m – 3h 18m | US$60,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 13m | US$44,000 – US$61,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 11m | US$48,500 – US$67,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 03m | US$53,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 00m | US$60,500 – US$84,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 00m | US$66,500 – US$93,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 03m | US$72,500 – US$100,000 | 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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Reno, United States: Reno Tahoe International Airport, Reno-Stead Airport, Carson Airport, Truckee Tahoe Airport, Dayton Valley Airpark and Silver Springs 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.
Austin→Reno runs about 9 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno → Austin | 9 | 176 min | 164 min | Cessna Citation Latitude (4) |
| Austin → Reno | 20 | 185 min | — | Bombardier Challenger 300 (5), Gulfstream 5 (3), Gulfstream G200 (2), Dassault Falcon 7X (2) |
29 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
29 business-aviation flights were tracked between Reno and Austin from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.6 a week, on 28 separate days.
100% were jets and 0% turboprops. 9 flights set out from the Reno side and 20 from the Austin side.
Busiest full month: July 2026 (5 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Wednesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Reno | Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) – 29 flights |
| Austin | Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 21 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 4 flights; Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 4 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.
| Reno Tahoe International Airport | Austin Bergstrom International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KRNO / RNO | KAUS / AUS |
| Longest hard runway | 11,001 ft | 12,250 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 4,415 ft | 542 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 7,801 ft spare |
2,180 km 643 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 8,101 ft spare |
2,410 km 413 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 7,501 ft spare |
3,700 km 877 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 7,723 ft spare |
3,650 km 827 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 6,801 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,077 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 5,425 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,777 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 6,071 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,103 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 6,101 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,577 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 6,309 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,397 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 5,561 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,577 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 5,701 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,977 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 6,211 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,577 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,001 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,437 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 5,201 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,289 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,001 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,137 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 6,201 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,122 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Reno-Stead Airport (9,000 ft, 21 km) · Carson Airport (6,101 ft, 34 km) · Truckee Tahoe Airport (7,001 ft, 38 km) · Dayton Valley Airpark (5,343 ft, 34 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)
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Reno to Austin.
Pets are welcome on every Reno–Austin charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Reno–Austin is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$44,000 – US$84,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 3h 13m gate to gate across the 2,258 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Reno–Austin departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Reno–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 29 business-aviation flights between Reno and Austin – about 0.6 a week, flown on 28 different days. Wednesday was the busiest day of the week and July 2026 the busiest full month (5 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) – 29 flights on the Reno side, and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 21 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 4 flights; Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 4 flights on the Austin side.
100% of the tracked flights were jets and 0% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Bombardier Challenger 300.
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