Private Jet Charter Alice Springs (ASP) to Cairns (CNS)

Fly privately from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Cairns International Airport (CNS), a 1,454 km (785 nm) flight, from 2h 02m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $9,900 all-in.

Distance: 1,454 km
Fastest: 2h 02m
From: $9,900
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Alice Springs to Cairns?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
2h 50m
Est. price
$13,400
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
2h 28m
Est. price
$12,500
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
2h 26m
Est. price
$16,800
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
2h 23m
Est. price
$26,400
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
2h 19m
Est. price
$24,600
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
2h 11m
Est. price
$36,100
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
3h 53m
Est. price
$9,900
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	2h 50m	Non-stop	$13,400$9,100 – $17,600	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	2h 28m	Non-stop	$12,500$8,900 – $16,000	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	2h 26m	Non-stop	$16,800$10,700 – $22,900	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	2h 23m	Non-stop	$26,400$17,600 – $35,100	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	2h 19m	Non-stop	$24,600$17,300 – $31,900	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	2h 11m	Non-stop	$36,100$25,800 – $46,300	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	3h 53m	Non-stop	$9,900$7,800 – $12,000	Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Alice Springs to Cairns non-stop

117 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 1,454 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Beechcraft King Air F90-1

Beechcraft

Pax: 6
Time: 3h 53m
Range: 1,852km

about $13,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 3h 00m
Range: 2,450km

about $16,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 3h 07m
Range: 2,161km

about $17,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 2h 23m
Range: 3,150km

about $22,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 2h 10m
Range: 6,300km

about $31,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 2h 22m
Range: 6,075km

about $35,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Alice Springs to Cairns in local time

Take off from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Cairns International Airport (CNS) at about 12:32 local time, after 2h 02m in the air. Cairns is 0.5 hours ahead of Alice Springs.

Return flight: Cairns to Alice Springs

Empty legs near this route

No empty legs near Alice Springs or Cairns right now. They appear when an aircraft has to fly there empty, often at a fraction of the charter price.

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Alice Springs to Cairns price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $9,300; December is the dearest at about $11,200.

$11kDec: about $11,200
$11kJan: about $10,900
$11kFeb: about $10,800
$9.8kMar: about $9,800
$9.9kApr: about $9,900
$9.3kMay: about $9,300
$9.3kJun: about $9,300
$9.9kJul: about $9,900
$9.9kAug: about $9,900
$9.8kSept: about $9,800
$9.9kOct: about $9,900

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

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Our read of the market for Alice Springs to Cairns on your date.

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My dates are flexible

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Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $16,000
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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$4,000

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

3h 30m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

5h 22m door to door

You save 1h 52m each, 7h 28m for the group. The jet costs $3,070 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Alice Springs to Cairns cost?

$9,900 – $46,300

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $17,800 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at Alice Springs Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Cairns International Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureAlice Springs Airport (ASP)Alice Springs, Australia ArrivalCairns International Airport (CNS)Cairns, Australia

Fastest flight time: 2h 02mUp to 19 passengers

Alice Springs to Cairns, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Alice Springs to Cairns cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 1,454 km flight from Alice Springs (ASP) to Cairns (CNS) range from about $9,900 in the turboprops category to around $46,300 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.

How long is the flight from Alice Springs to Cairns by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 2h 02m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Alice Springs to Cairns non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 1,454 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Alice Springs to Cairns?

Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.

How much is a return private jet from Alice Springs to Cairns?

About $17,800 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.

When is the cheapest time to fly private from Alice Springs to Cairns?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $9,300 and December about $11,200. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

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Aircraft for Alice Springs to Cairns

These jets can fly the 1,454 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Beechcraft King Air B2002,926 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

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