Private jet cost
Miami → Melbourne
A private flight from Miami to Melbourne covers 8,421 nautical miles (15,595 km) and takes about 35h 37m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $138K – $205K one-way — about $42,774 per seat.
8,421 nm
Great-circle distance
35h 37m
Flight time (turboprop)
36.6h vs 21.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
5,114 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1560 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 | 35h 37m | $138K – $205K | $215K – $287K | $221K – $299K | $42,774 | 5,114 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 9 fuel stops | 29h 49m | $135K – $193K | $212K – $272K | $218K – $285K | $40,949 | 5,705 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 5 fuel stops | 24h 06m | $151K – $220K | $237K – $310K | $244K – $327K | $46,444 | 8,649 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 21h 41m | $179K – $262K | $279K – $366K | $288K – $387K | $55,078 | 11,934 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 3 fuel stops | 20h 51m | $215K – $315K | $336K – $441K | $346K – $466K | $66,326 | 13,971 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 19h 43m | $256K – $400K | $399K – $559K | $412K – $591K | $82,104 | 16,510 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 18h 14m | $297K – $463K | $460K – $645K | $475K – $684K | $95,002 | 20,941 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 19h 21m | $476K – $869K | $740K – $1,209K | $761K – $1,274K | $168,036 | 41,678 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 Miami–Melbourne non-stop
Miami: where you’d land
- Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport KOPF
Business-aviation airport · 8,002 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Miami Executive Airport KTMB
Business-aviation airport · 5,002 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h - Miami International Airport KMIA
Major hub · 13,016 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 (turboprop) | 36.6 h | 5,114 kg | $42,774 |
| Airline, economy | 21.8 h | 1560 kg | Typically $1,871–$4,679 |
| Airline, first / business | 21.3 h | 6238 kg | Typically $7,798–$18,714 |
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.