Private jet cost
Auckland → Sydney
A private flight from Auckland to Sydney covers 1,166 nautical miles (2,159 km) and takes about 3h 05m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $20,663 – $29,998 one-way — about $6,333 per seat.
1,166 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 05m
Flight time (light jet)
4.1h vs 6.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,104 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 216 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 13m | $21,505 – $31,628 | $33,916 – $44,743 | $39,716 – $57,343 | $6,642 | 748 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 12m | $20,307 – $28,801 | $32,165 – $40,966 | $38,365 – $54,366 | $6,139 | 804 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 05m | $20,663 – $29,998 | $32,481 – $42,308 | $39,981 – $59,308 | $6,333 | 1,104 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 57m | $26,566 – $38,534 | $41,794 – $54,392 | $50,794 – $75,392 | $8,138 | 1,623 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 50m | $32,084 – $46,497 | $50,515 – $65,686 | $61,015 – $90,686 | $9,823 | 1,899 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 47m | $40,308 – $61,841 | $63,627 – $87,470 | $76,127 – $119K | $12,769 | 2,328 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 41m | $49,415 – $75,471 | $78,099 – $107K | $93,099 – $146K | $15,611 | 3,077 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 50m | $80,003 – $141K | $127K – $200K | $148K – $265K | $27,624 | 6,103 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–Sydney non-stop
Auckland: where you’d land
- Auckland Airport NZAA
Major hub · 11,926 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h
Sydney: where you’d land
- Bankstown Airport YSBK
Business-aviation airport · 4,646 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs - Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport YSSY
Major hub · 13,000 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 4.1 h | 1,104 kg | $6,333 |
| Airline, economy | 6.4 h | 216 kg | Typically $259–$648 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.9 h | 864 kg | Typically $1,080–$2,591 |
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.