Amarillo, Texas

Private charter · HOU → AMA

Houston to Amarillo

537 miles, about 3 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Houston to Amarillo, door to door faster.

Trade about 11½ hours on the road for about 3 hr 5 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from William P. Hobby Airport in Houston to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport in Amarillo, 537 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
537 mi
Flight
3 hr 5 min
Driving
11½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
HOUHoustonAMAAmarillo
HOU → AMA537 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers3 hr 5 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 40 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Houston

Airports in Houston

  • HOU

    Major airport

    William P. Hobby Airport

    Houston · KHOU

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    7,602 ft

  • IAH

    Major airport

    George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    Houston · KIAH

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    12,001 ft

  • EFD

    Commercial airport

    Ellington Airport

    Houston · KEFD

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    9,001 ft

  • SGR

    Commercial airport

    Sugar Land Regional Airport

    Houston · KSGR

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    8,000 ft

  • KLVJ

    Regional airport

    Pearland Regional Airport

    Houston

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    4,313 ft

  • KAXH

    Regional airport

    Houston Southwest Airport

    Rosharon

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 ft

Arriving Amarillo

Airports in Amarillo

  • AMA

    Commercial airport

    Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

    Amarillo · KAMA

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    13,502 ft

  • TDW

    Regional airport

    Tradewind Airport

    Amarillo · KTDW

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    5,098 ft

  • KT45

    Regional airport

    Panhandle Carson County Airport

    Panhandle

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    4,404 ft

When you land

Things to do in Amarillo

Amarillo is the business center of the Texas Panhandle, a region built on cattle, feedyards, beef processing, wheat and energy. The Pantex plant east of town, hospitals serving a wide rural area and a roster of ranching, agricultural and energy companies make it a frequent stop for executives and specialists who need to cover a lot of ground quickly.

  1. 01

    Palo Duro Canyon State Park

    Southeast of the city, this colorful canyon stretches for roughly 120 miles. Hike to the Lighthouse rock formation, ride horseback along the canyon floor or catch the outdoor musical TEXAS in summer.

  2. 02

    Cadillac Ranch

    Ten Cadillacs buried nose-down in a field along Interstate 40 have been a roadside landmark since 1974, and visitors are encouraged to add their own spray-painted layer.

  3. 03

    Route 66 Historic District

    Along Southwest Sixth Avenue, a mile of old Mother Road storefronts houses antique shops, galleries, bars and diners that recall the highway’s heyday.

  4. 04

    Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

    In nearby Canyon on the West Texas A&M campus, the largest history museum in Texas covers paleontology, Western art, petroleum history and a recreated pioneer town.

  5. 05

    The Big Texan Steak Ranch

    This Route 66 landmark is famous for its 72-ounce steak challenge, its giant cowboy sign and a dining room full of Old West character.

  6. 06

    American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum

    Amarillo is home to the American Quarter Horse Association, and its museum tells the story of the breed and the ranchers, trainers and horses that shaped it.

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Questions

Houston to Amarillo flights

How long is a private flight from Houston to Amarillo?

About 3 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 537 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 11½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Houston to Amarillo use?

You can depart from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), or Ellington Airport (EFD) and arrive at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA), Tradewind Airport (TDW), or Panhandle Carson County Airport (KT45). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Houston to Amarillo cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Houston and Amarillo?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Amarillo back to Houston are priced the same way.

Return flight

Amarillo to Houston

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