Private jet cost
Brisbane → Melbourne
A private flight from Brisbane to Melbourne covers 747 nautical miles (1,384 km) and takes about 2h 19m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $11,479 – $16,341 one-way — about $3,478 per seat.
747 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 19m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.3h vs 5.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
444 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 138 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 | Non-stop | 2h 58m | $12,432 – $18,356 | $19,541 – $25,877 | $25,341 – $38,477 | $3,849 | 426 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 19m | $11,479 – $16,341 | $18,122 – $23,160 | $24,322 – $36,560 | $3,478 | 444 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 05m | $14,830 – $21,324 | $23,508 – $30,344 | $31,008 – $47,344 | $4,519 | 746 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 00m | $19,143 – $27,495 | $30,374 – $39,165 | $39,374 – $60,165 | $5,830 | 1,099 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 1h 55m | $23,209 – $33,298 | $36,860 – $47,480 | $47,360 – $72,480 | $7,063 | 1,289 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 1h 53m | $29,305 – $44,401 | $46,700 – $63,415 | $59,200 – $95,415 | $9,213 | 1,582 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 49m | $36,083 – $54,406 | $57,590 – $77,836 | $72,590 – $117K | $11,311 | 2,095 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 1h 55m | $58,702 – $101K | $94,464 – $145K | $115K – $210K | $20,012 | 4,143 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 Brisbane–Melbourne non-stop
Brisbane: where you’d land
- Archerfield Airport YBAF
Business-aviation airport · 4,859 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs - Brisbane Airport YBBN
Major hub · 11,680 ft runway · 20 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 (very light jet) | 3.3 h | 444 kg | $3,478 |
| Airline, economy | 5.5 h | 138 kg | Typically $166–$415 |
| Airline, first / business | 5 h | 553 kg | Typically $692–$1,660 |
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.