Private jet cost
Austin → Washington, D.C.
A private flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. covers 1,126 nautical miles (2,085 km) and takes about 2h 59m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $20,102 – $29,165 one-way — about $6,158 per seat.
1,126 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 59m
Flight time (light jet)
4h vs 6.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,069 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 208 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 | 1 fuel stop | 5h 04m | $20,982 – $30,837 | $33,111 – $43,651 | $38,911 – $56,251 | $6,477 | 728 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 06m | $19,855 – $28,139 | $31,469 – $40,053 | $37,669 – $53,453 | $5,999 | 783 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 59m | $20,102 – $29,165 | $31,619 – $41,159 | $39,119 – $58,159 | $6,158 | 1,069 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 51m | $25,853 – $37,474 | $40,697 – $52,929 | $49,697 – $73,929 | $7,916 | 1,573 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 45m | $31,232 – $45,230 | $49,203 – $63,937 | $59,703 – $88,937 | $9,558 | 1,840 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 42m | $39,251 – $60,166 | $62,001 – $85,160 | $74,501 – $117K | $12,427 | 2,257 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 36m | $48,134 – $73,448 | $76,129 – $104K | $91,129 – $143K | $15,198 | 2,982 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 45m | $77,957 – $137K | $124K – $195K | $145K – $260K | $26,893 | 5,915 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–Washington, D.C. 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
Washington, D.C.: where you’d land
- Manassas Regional Airport KHEF
Business-aviation airport · 6,200 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h - Washington Dulles International Airport KIAD
Major hub · 11,501 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport KDCA
Major hub · 7,169 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 4 h | 1,069 kg | $6,158 |
| Airline, economy | 6.3 h | 208 kg | Typically $250–$625 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.8 h | 834 kg | Typically $1,042–$2,501 |
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.