Charter Tucson to Austin privately from US$28,500, about 2h 00m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Tucson (TUS) to Austin (AUS) and Austin to Tucson — timed and priced alike.
Tucson and Austin lie approximately 1,280 km apart (796 mi / 691 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Tucson to Austin (and Austin to Tucson) ranges from US$28,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$55,500 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 00m | 1h 48m – 2h 12m | US$28,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 52m | 1h 41m – 2h 03m | US$39,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 00m | US$28,500 – US$40,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 59m | US$31,500 – US$44,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 54m | US$34,000 – US$48,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 52m | US$39,500 – US$55,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 52m | US$43,500 – US$61,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 1h 54m | US$47,500 – US$66,500 | 9-12 |
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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Tucson–Austin charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Tucson, United States: Tucson International Airport, Ryan Field, Marana Regional Airport and Pinal Airpark.
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 weekend leisure route, on the departures logged so far.
Austin→Tucson runs about 27 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson → Austin | 6 | 101 min | 92 min | Bombardier Challenger (2), Embraer Phenom 300 (2) |
| Austin → Tucson | 21 | 128 min | — | Cessna Citation 1SP (3), Embraer Phenom 300 (3), Raytheon Premier 1 (2) |
27 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
27 business-aviation flights were tracked between Tucson and Austin from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.5 a week, on 23 separate days.
100% were jets and 0% turboprops. 6 flights set out from the Tucson side and 21 from the Austin side.
Busiest full month: February 2026 (6 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) |
|---|---|
| Tucson | Tucson International Airport (TUS) – 18 flights; Marana Regional Airport (AVW) – 8 flights; Pinal Airpark (MZJ) – 1 flights |
| Austin | Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 22 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 4 flights; Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 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.
| Tucson International Airport | Austin Bergstrom International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KTUS / TUS | KAUS / AUS |
| Longest hard runway | 10,996 ft | 12,250 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 2,643 ft | 542 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Tucson to Austin can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Tucson International Airport has 10,996 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 1,280 km.
Alternates within range: Ryan Field (5,500 ft, 23 km) · Marana Regional Airport (6,901 ft, 42 km) · Pinal Airpark (6,849 ft, 57 km) · Ruby Star Airpark (4,300 ft, 29 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)
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Tucson–Austin when the time is right.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Guide pricing on Tucson–Austin is published clearly: US$28,500 – US$55,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
Tucson–Austin is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$28,500 – US$55,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 00m gate to gate across the 1,280 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.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Tucson–Austin departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Tucson–Austin charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Austin to Tucson runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 27 business-aviation flights between Tucson and Austin – about 0.5 a week, flown on 23 different days. Monday was the busiest day of the week and February 2026 the busiest full month (6 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Tucson International Airport (TUS) – 18 flights; Marana Regional Airport (AVW) – 8 flights; Pinal Airpark (MZJ) – 1 flights on the Tucson side, and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – 22 flights; Austin Executive Airport – 4 flights; Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field – 1 flights on the Austin side.
100% of the tracked flights were jets and 0% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Embraer Phenom 300.
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