Private jet cost
Melbourne → Perth
A private flight from Melbourne to Perth covers 1,461 nautical miles (2,706 km) and takes about 3h 47m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $24,777 – $36,117 one-way — about $7,612 per seat.
1,461 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 47m
Flight time (light jet)
4.8h vs 7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,356 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 271 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 16m | $25,345 – $37,441 | $39,823 – $52,760 | $45,623 – $65,360 | $7,848 | 900 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 00m | $23,628 – $33,662 | $37,274 – $47,672 | $43,474 – $61,072 | $7,161 | 957 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 47m | $24,777 – $36,117 | $38,810 – $50,747 | $46,310 – $67,747 | $7,612 | 1,356 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 37m | $31,802 – $46,321 | $49,849 – $65,132 | $58,849 – $86,132 | $9,765 | 1,992 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 29m | $38,345 – $55,808 | $60,146 – $78,528 | $70,646 – $104K | $11,769 | 2,329 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 25m | $48,069 – $74,143 | $75,567 – $104K | $88,067 – $136K | $15,277 | 2,854 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 17m | $58,818 – $90,329 | $92,566 – $127K | $108K – $166K | $18,643 | 3,769 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 29m | $95,028 – $169K | $150K – $239K | $171K – $304K | $32,994 | 7,486 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–Perth 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
Perth: where you’d land
- Jandakot Airport YPJT
Business-aviation airport · 4,567 ft runway · 25 min to centre - Perth Airport YPPH
Major hub · 11,299 ft runway · 20 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) | 4.8 h | 1,356 kg | $7,612 |
| Airline, economy | 7 h | 271 kg | Typically $325–$812 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.5 h | 1082 kg | Typically $1,353–$3,247 |
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.