Fly private between Topeka and Austin from US$24,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Topeka (LWC) to Austin (AUS) and Austin to Topeka — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Topeka and Austin is about 1,005 km (625 miles), or 543 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Topeka–Austin spans US$24,000 – US$33,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) 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. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 39m | 1h 29m – 1h 49m | US$24,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 39m | US$24,000 – US$33,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 38m | US$26,500 – US$37,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 35m | US$29,000 – US$40,000 | 8-10 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Topeka 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:
Topeka, United States: Topeka Regional Airport, Philip Billard Municipal Airport, Lawrence Municipal Airport and New Century AirCenter 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.
Topeka→Austin runs about 5 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka → Austin | 9 | 94 min | 80 min | Cessna Citation Ultra (3) |
| Austin → Topeka | 16 | 89 min | 78 min | Bombardier Challenger 350 (4), Cessna Citation Ultra (2) |
25 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
25 business-aviation flights were tracked between Topeka and Austin from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.5 a week, on 24 separate days.
88% were jets and 12% turboprops. 9 flights set out from the Topeka side and 16 from the Austin side.
Busiest full month: October 2025 (4 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) |
|---|---|
| Topeka | Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWC) – 23 flights; New Century AirCenter Airport (JCI) – 2 flights |
| Austin | Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 14 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 6 flights; New Braunfels National Airport – 3 flights; Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 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.
| Lawrence Municipal Airport | Austin Bergstrom International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KLWC / LWC | KAUS / AUS |
| Longest hard runway | 5,701 ft | 12,250 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 833 ft | 542 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,201 ft spare |
1,800 km 543 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,701 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,443 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,501 ft spare |
2,180 km 923 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,801 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,153 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,701 ft spare |
2,900 km 1,643 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,201 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,443 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,423 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,393 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,501 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,643 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 125 ft spare |
4,600 km 3,343 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 771 ft spare |
5,926 km 4,669 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 801 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,143 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,009 ft spare |
7,220 km 5,963 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 261 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,143 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 401 ft spare |
7,800 km 6,543 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 911 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,143 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 299 ft short |
14,260 km 13,003 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 99 ft short |
11,112 km 9,855 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 299 ft short |
12,960 km 11,703 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 901 ft spare |
11,945 km 10,688 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Philip Billard Municipal Airport (5,099 ft, 14 km) · Lawrence Municipal Airport (5,701 ft, 39 km) · New Century AirCenter Airport (7,339 ft, 68 km) · Ottawa Municipal Airport (4,500 ft, 58 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)
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Demand on Topeka–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$24,000 – US$33,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 39m gate to gate over 1,005 km (625 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Topeka–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 25 business-aviation flights between Topeka and Austin – about 0.5 a week, flown on 24 different days. Wednesday was the busiest day of the week and October 2025 the busiest full month (4 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWC) – 23 flights; New Century AirCenter Airport (JCI) – 2 flights on the Topeka side, and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 14 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 6 flights; New Braunfels National Airport – 3 flights; Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 2 flights on the Austin side.
88% of the tracked flights were jets and 12% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Bombardier Challenger 350.
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