Empty Leg Flights from Chicago to Austin
4 empty leg flights available – up to 75% below a regular charter.
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Chicago to Austin by private jet: prices, flight time and airports
- Distance
- 1,565 km
- Flight time
- approx. 2h 35m
- Typical empty leg price
- €10,100 – €16,400
- middle 50%, incl. service fee
- Available now
- 4
- next departure September 18
There are 4 empty legs from Chicago to Austin available right now; the next one departs on September 18.
Over the last 18 months we recorded 14 empty legs from Chicago to Austin. Half of them cost between €10,100 and €16,400, with a median of €11,400. The roughly 1,565 km take a private jet approx. 2h 35m.
The most common aircraft on this route are Challenger 300 (Super Midsize), Citation VI (Midsize) and Hawker 900XP (Midsize).
Flights usually depart from Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) and land at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS). Private jets often use dedicated general aviation terminals – short walks, quick security checks.
An empty leg is a repositioning flight: the private jet has to fly without passengers to its next job or back to base, and the operator sells that flight at a steep discount. Date, time and route are set by the operator, so empty legs suit travellers with flexible plans.
FAQ: private jet Chicago to Austin
How much does a private jet from Chicago to Austin cost?
As an empty leg, this route cost a median of €11,400 over the last 18 months, mostly between €10,100 and €16,400. Prices are for the whole aircraft and include the service fee. A regular charter on the same route usually costs considerably more.
How long is a private jet flight from Chicago to Austin?
The distance is about 1,565 km. A private jet needs approx. 2h 35m including taxi, climb and descent – a little more or less depending on aircraft and wind.
Where can I find empty leg flights from Chicago to Austin?
On this page: 4 flights are listed right now, the next on September 18. Over the last 18 months there were 14 empty legs on this route. PrivJet collects empty legs from more than 200 operators. If no date fits, a charter request collects quotes from several operators.
Which airports are used between Chicago and Austin?
Departures usually from Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD), arrivals at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS).
Which private jets fly from Chicago to Austin?
Most often: Challenger 300 (Super Midsize), Citation VI (Midsize) and Hawker 900XP (Midsize).