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Private Jet Charter Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne (MBW)

Fly privately from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), a 2,379 km (1,285 nm) flight, from 3h 05m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $13,700 all-in.

Distance
2,379 km
Fastest
3h 05m
From
$13,700
Non-stop sizes
6
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Christchurch to Melbourne?

  • Very Light JetsFuel stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    5h 22m
    Est. price
    $19,800

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    3h 47m
    Est. price
    $17,500

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    3h 43m
    Est. price
    $22,000

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    3h 39m
    Est. price
    $35,100

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    3h 32m
    Est. price
    $32,800

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    3h 19m
    Est. price
    $48,700

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    6h 06m
    Est. price
    $13,700

    e.g. 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 Christchurch to Melbourne non-stop

97 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 2,379 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Epic E1000 exteriorTurboprops

Epic E1000

Epic Aircraft

Pax
5
Time
4h 56m

about $19,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond exteriorLight

Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

Mitsubishi

Pax
8
Time
3h 59m

about $21,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
3h 39m

about $28,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation X+ exteriorHeavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax
9
Time
3h 17m

about $40,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
3h 37m

about $43,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream V exteriorUltra Long Range

Gulfstream V

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
14
Time
3h 34m

about $58,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Christchurch to Melbourne in local time

Take off from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) at about 11:05 local time, after 3h 05m in the air. Melbourne is 2 hours behind Christchurch.

Return flight: Melbourne to Christchurch

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Christchurch to Melbourne price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in June at about $12,800; December is the dearest at about $15,500.
  1. Dec: about $15,500
  2. Jan: about $15,100
  3. Feb: about $14,900
  4. Mar: about $13,600
  5. Apr: about $13,700
  6. May: about $12,900
  7. Jun: about $12,800
  8. Jul: about $13,700
  9. Aug: about $13,600
  10. Sept: about $13,600
  11. Oct: about $13,700

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.

Private jet traffic at Christchurch and Melbourne

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

56private jets at Christchurch International Airport

Busiest on Tuesdays (20% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Arrival

17private jets at Melbourne Moorabbin Airport

Busiest on Tuesdays (24% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Melbourne

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for Christchurch to Melbourne on your date.

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

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

From, on Mon 23 Nov
$21,600
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0
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Private jet vs business class

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

Travellers

4

Private jet

$5,400

per person · Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

4h 29m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

6h 33m door to door

You save 2h 4m each, 8h 15m for the group. The jet costs $3,290 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 Christchurch to Melbourne cost?

$13,700 – $58,900

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $25,400 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • 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 Christchurch International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Melbourne Moorabbin Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureChristchurch International Airport (CHC)Christchurch, New ZealandArrivalMelbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW)Melbourne, Australia
Fastest flight time: 3h 05mUp to 19 passengers

Christchurch to Melbourne, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Christchurch to Melbourne cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 2,379 km flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Melbourne (MBW) range from about $13,700 in the turboprops category to around $58,900 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 Christchurch to Melbourne by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 3h 05m in the fastest category, while smaller aircraft may need a fuel stop. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Christchurch to Melbourne non-stop?
Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 2,379 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, Cessna Citation XLS+.
Can I book an empty leg from Christchurch to Melbourne?
Right now our empty-leg board has 1 flight leaving the Christchurch area and 0 arriving in the Melbourne area. 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 Christchurch to Melbourne?
About $25,400 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 Christchurch to Melbourne?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), June averages about $12,800 and December about $15,500. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.
Which airport do private jets use most near Christchurch?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Christchurch International Airport (CHC): 56, so CHC is the main private-jet airport for Christchurch. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Christchurch.
Which airport do private jets use most near Melbourne?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB): 329, 33 km from MBW. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Melbourne.

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Aircraft for Christchurch to Melbourne

These jets can fly the 2,379 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Beechcraft King Air B2002,926 km rangeNextant 400XTi3,480 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km rangeGulfstream G60012,220 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

More private jet routes from Christchurch

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More private jet routes to Melbourne

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More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Christchurch and private jet charter in Melbourne.

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