Private jet cost
Scottsdale → Melbourne
A private flight from Scottsdale to Melbourne covers 7,162 nautical miles (13,264 km) and takes about 30h 23m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $118K – $175K one-way — about $36,548 per seat.
7,162 nm
Great-circle distance
30h 23m
Flight time (turboprop)
31.4h vs 19.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,361 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1326 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 | 6 fuel stops | 30h 23m | $118K – $175K | $184K – $245K | $190K – $258K | $36,548 | 4,361 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 7 fuel stops | 24h 54m | $112K – $161K | $177K – $227K | $183K – $240K | $34,167 | 4,767 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 20h 21m | $128K – $186K | $200K – $262K | $207K – $279K | $39,254 | 7,304 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 18h 50m | $156K – $229K | $244K – $320K | $253K – $341K | $48,140 | 10,360 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 17h 22m | $179K – $262K | $279K – $366K | $289K – $391K | $55,131 | 11,635 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 17h 02m | $223K – $348K | $349K – $486K | $361K – $518K | $71,414 | 14,267 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 40m | $257K – $400K | $399K – $557K | $414K – $596K | $82,075 | 17,991 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 16h 37m | $412K – $750K | $641K – $1,045K | $662K – $1,110K | $145,149 | 35,785 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 Scottsdale–Melbourne non-stop
Scottsdale: where you’d land
- Scottsdale Airport KSDL
Business-aviation airport · 8,249 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport KPHX
Major hub · 11,489 ft runway · 25 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) | 31.4 h | 4,361 kg | $36,548 |
| Airline, economy | 19.1 h | 1326 kg | Typically $1,592–$3,979 |
| Airline, first / business | 18.6 h | 5305 kg | Typically $6,632–$15,916 |
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.