Private jet cost
Austin → Palm Springs
A private flight from Austin to Palm Springs covers 982 nautical miles (1,819 km) and takes about 2h 38m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $18,106 – $26,196 one-way — about $5,538 per seat.
982 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 38m
Flight time (light jet)
3.6h vs 6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
947 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 182 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 48m | $15,489 – $22,984 | $24,244 – $32,260 | $30,044 – $44,860 | $4,809 | 547 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 42m | $18,243 – $25,779 | $28,990 – $36,799 | $35,190 – $50,199 | $5,503 | 709 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 38m | $18,106 – $26,196 | $28,548 – $37,064 | $36,048 – $54,064 | $5,538 | 947 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 32m | $23,312 – $33,695 | $36,788 – $47,717 | $45,788 – $68,717 | $7,126 | 1,393 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 26m | $28,194 – $40,711 | $44,529 – $57,705 | $55,029 – $82,705 | $8,613 | 1,631 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 23m | $35,484 – $54,196 | $56,207 – $76,926 | $68,707 – $109K | $11,210 | 2,001 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 18m | $43,571 – $66,237 | $69,109 – $94,154 | $84,109 – $133K | $13,726 | 2,647 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 26m | $70,665 – $124K | $113K – $176K | $134K – $241K | $24,287 | 5,244 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly Austin–Palm Springs non-stop
Austin: where you’d land
- Austin Executive Airport KEDC
Business-aviation airport · 6,025 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport KAUS
Major hub · 12,250 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h
Palm Springs: where you’d land
- Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport KTRM
Business-aviation airport · 8,500 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Palm Springs International Airport KPSP
Airport with private terminal · 10,000 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 3.6 h | 947 kg | $5,538 |
| Airline, economy | 6 h | 182 kg | Typically $218–$546 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.5 h | 728 kg | Typically $910–$2,183 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.