Private jet cost
Melbourne → Houston
A private flight from Melbourne to Houston covers 7,813 nautical miles (14,470 km) and takes about 33h 27m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $130K – $193K one-way — about $40,292 per seat.
7,813 nm
Great-circle distance
33h 27m
Flight time (turboprop)
34.5h vs 20.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,802 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1447 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 | 7 fuel stops | 33h 27m | $130K – $193K | $203K – $270K | $209K – $283K | $40,292 | 4,802 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 8 fuel stops | 27h 25m | $124K – $177K | $195K – $250K | $201K – $263K | $37,634 | 5,248 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 5 fuel stops | 22h 39m | $143K – $208K | $224K – $292K | $231K – $309K | $43,813 | 8,129 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 20h 18m | $168K – $246K | $262K – $344K | $271K – $365K | $51,730 | 11,174 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 18h 47m | $193K – $283K | $300K – $395K | $310K – $420K | $59,423 | 12,584 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 18h 25m | $241K – $375K | $375K – $524K | $387K – $556K | $76,945 | 15,427 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 17h 00m | $277K – $433K | $431K – $603K | $446K – $642K | $88,763 | 19,517 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 18h 02m | $445K – $811K | $692K – $1,130K | $713K – $1,195K | $156,990 | 38,834 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 Melbourne–Houston non-stop
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
Houston: where you’d land
- Sugar Land Regional Airport KSGR
Business-aviation airport · 8,000 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - William P. Hobby Airport KHOU
Airport with private terminal · 7,602 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - George Bush Intercontinental Airport KIAH
Major hub · 12,001 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 34.5 h | 4,802 kg | $40,292 |
| Airline, economy | 20.5 h | 1447 kg | Typically $1,736–$4,341 |
| Airline, first / business | 20 h | 5788 kg | Typically $7,235–$17,364 |
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.