Private jet cost
Auckland → Melbourne
A private flight from Auckland to Melbourne covers 1,421 nautical miles (2,631 km) and takes about 3h 41m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $24,215 – $35,281 one-way — about $7,437 per seat.
1,421 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 41m
Flight time (light jet)
4.7h vs 6.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,322 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 263 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 | 6h 07m | $24,821 – $36,647 | $39,016 – $51,665 | $44,816 – $64,265 | $7,684 | 879 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 53m | $23,175 – $32,998 | $36,576 – $46,756 | $42,776 – $60,156 | $7,022 | 936 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 41m | $24,215 – $35,281 | $37,946 – $49,595 | $45,446 – $66,595 | $7,437 | 1,322 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 32m | $31,087 – $45,258 | $48,749 – $63,666 | $57,749 – $84,666 | $9,543 | 1,942 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 23m | $37,490 – $54,536 | $58,831 – $76,774 | $69,331 – $102K | $11,503 | 2,270 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 19m | $47,009 – $72,463 | $73,937 – $102K | $86,437 – $134K | $14,934 | 2,783 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 12m | $57,534 – $88,301 | $90,591 – $125K | $106K – $164K | $18,229 | 3,674 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 23m | $92,976 – $165K | $147K – $233K | $168K – $298K | $32,261 | 7,297 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 Auckland–Melbourne non-stop
Auckland: where you’d land
- Auckland Airport NZAA
Major hub · 11,926 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h
Melbourne: where you’d land
- Essendon Fields Airport YMEN
Business-aviation airport · 6,302 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) YMML
Major hub · 12,000 ft runway · 30 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) | 4.7 h | 1,322 kg | $7,437 |
| Airline, economy | 6.9 h | 263 kg | Typically $316–$789 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.4 h | 1053 kg | Typically $1,316–$3,158 |
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.