Private Jet Charter Cairns (CNS) to Tennant Creek (TCA)

Fly privately from Cairns International Airport (CNS) to Tennant Creek Airport (TCA), a 1,259 km (680 nm) flight, from 1h 49m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $8,200 all-in.

Distance: 1,259 km
Fastest: 1h 49m
From: $8,200
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Cairns to Tennant Creek?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
2h 30m
Est. price
$12,400
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
2h 11m
Est. price
$11,500
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
2h 09m
Est. price
$15,700
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
2h 07m
Est. price
$24,500
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
2h 03m
Est. price
$22,900
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
1h 57m
Est. price
$33,400
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
3h 25m
Est. price
$8,200
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 30m	Non-stop	$12,400$8,100 – $16,600	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	2h 11m	Non-stop	$11,500$8,000 – $15,000	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	2h 09m	Non-stop	$15,700$9,600 – $21,800	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	2h 07m	Non-stop	$24,500$15,800 – $33,200	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	2h 03m	Non-stop	$22,900$15,600 – $30,200	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	1h 57m	Non-stop	$33,400$23,200 – $43,600	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	3h 25m	Non-stop	$8,200$6,100 – $10,300	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 Cairns to Tennant Creek non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 1,259 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax: 7
Time: 4h 06m
Range: 1,700km

about $10,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 2h 39m
Range: 2,450km

about $15,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 2h 45m
Range: 2,161km

about $16,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 2h 07m
Range: 3,150km

about $21,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 1h 56m
Range: 6,300km

about $30,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 2h 06m
Range: 6,075km

about $33,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cairns to Tennant Creek in local time

Take off from Cairns International Airport (CNS) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) at about 11:19 local time, after 1h 49m in the air. Tennant Creek is 0.5 hours behind Cairns.

Return flight: Tennant Creek to Cairns

Empty legs near this route

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

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Cairns to Tennant Creek price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $7,700; December is the dearest at about $9,300.

$9.3kDec: about $9,300
$9.0kJan: about $9,000
$8.9kFeb: about $8,900
$8.1kMar: about $8,100
$8.2kApr: about $8,200
$7.7kMay: about $7,700
$7.7kJun: about $7,700
$8.2kJul: about $8,200
$8.2kAug: about $8,200
$8.2kSept: about $8,200
$8.2kOct: about $8,200

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 Cairns to Tennant Creek on your date.

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About 14 empty legs flew between these countries in the past year, usually listed 11 days before departure. Set an alert and decide by Fri 13 Nov: an empty leg can cost up to 75% less.

From, on Tue 24 Nov: $14,400
Empty legs, past year: 14 · listed ~11d ahead

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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

$3,750

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

3h 9m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

5h 7m door to door

You save 1h 58m each, 7h 52m for the group. The jet costs $2,810 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 Cairns to Tennant Creek cost?

$8,200 – $43,600

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $14,300 (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 Cairns International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Tennant Creek Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureCairns International Airport (CNS)Cairns, Australia ArrivalTennant Creek Airport (TCA)Tennant Creek, Australia

Fastest flight time: 1h 49mUp to 19 passengers

Cairns to Tennant Creek, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Cairns to Tennant Creek cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 1,259 km flight from Cairns (CNS) to Tennant Creek (TCA) range from about $8,200 in the turboprops category to around $43,600 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 Cairns to Tennant Creek by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 49m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Cairns to Tennant Creek non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 1,259 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Cairns to Tennant Creek?

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 Cairns to Tennant Creek?

About $14,300 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 Cairns to Tennant Creek?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $7,700 and December about $9,300. 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 Cairns to Tennant Creek

These jets can fly the 1,259 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km range Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

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