Private Jet Charter Emerald (EMD) to Maroochydore (MCY)

Fly privately from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), a 598 km (323 nm) flight, from 1h 04m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $5,500 all-in.

Distance: 598 km
Fastest: 1h 04m
From: $5,500
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Emerald to Maroochydore?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
1h 24m
Est. price
$8,900
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
1h 15m
Est. price
$8,200
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
1h 14m
Est. price
$12,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
1h 13m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
1h 11m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
1h 08m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
1h 50m
Est. price
$5,500
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	1h 24m	Non-stop	$8,900$4,700 – $13,100	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	1h 15m	Non-stop	$8,200$4,700 – $11,700	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	1h 14m	Non-stop	$12,200$6,000 – $18,300	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	1h 13m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	1h 11m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	1h 08m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	1h 50m	Non-stop	$5,500$3,400 – $7,600	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 Emerald to Maroochydore non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 598 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: 2h 10m
Range: 1,700km

about $7,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 1h 28m
Range: 2,450km

about $11,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 1h 31m
Range: 2,161km

about $13,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 13m
Range: 3,150km

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 1h 14m
Range: 6,480km

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 1h 13m
Range: 6,075km

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Emerald to Maroochydore in local time

Take off from Emerald Airport (EMD) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) at about 11:04 local time, after 1h 04m in the air. Maroochydore is on the same time as Emerald.

Return flight: Maroochydore to Emerald

Empty legs near this route

Brisbane (BNE) → Sydney (Mascot) (SYD)Nov 18, 2026 · Bombardier Global Express · 14 seatsOn request

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Emerald to Maroochydore price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $5,100; December is the dearest at about $6,200.

$6.2kDec: about $6,200
$6.0kJan: about $6,000
$6.0kFeb: about $6,000
$5.4kMar: about $5,400
$5.5kApr: about $5,500
$5.1kMay: about $5,100
$5.1kJun: about $5,100
$5.5kJul: about $5,500
$5.5kAug: about $5,500
$5.5kSept: about $5,500
$5.5kOct: about $5,500

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 Emerald and Maroochydore

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

Arrival

62private jets at Sunshine Coast Airport

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

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.

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Our read of the market for Emerald to Maroochydore on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 9% less. Sunday is one of the busiest days to fly.

From, on Sun 22 Nov: $12,400
Empty legs, past year: 11 · listed ~13d 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

$2,930

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 58m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 16m door to door

You save 2h 18m each, 9h 12m for the group. The jet costs $1,930 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 Emerald to Maroochydore cost?

$5,500 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $8,900 (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 Emerald Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Sunshine Coast Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureEmerald Airport (EMD)Emerald, Australia ArrivalSunshine Coast Airport (MCY)Maroochydore, Australia

Fastest flight time: 1h 04mUp to 19 passengers

Emerald to Maroochydore, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Emerald to Maroochydore cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 598 km flight from Emerald (EMD) to Maroochydore (MCY) range from about $5,500 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 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 Emerald to Maroochydore by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 04m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Emerald to Maroochydore non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 598 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Emerald to Maroochydore?

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 Emerald to Maroochydore?

About $8,900 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 Emerald to Maroochydore?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $5,100 and December about $6,200. 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 Maroochydore?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): 62, so MCY is the main private-jet airport for Maroochydore. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Maroochydore.

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Aircraft for Emerald to Maroochydore

These jets can fly the 598 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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More private jet routes from Emerald

Emerald → Toowoomba (WTB)573 km Emerald → Brisbane (BNE)652 km Emerald → Gold Coast (OOL)738 km Emerald → Cairns (CNS)786 km Emerald → Williamtown (NTL)1,087 km Emerald → Sydney (WSI)1,174 km Emerald → Sydney Mascot (SYD)1,190 km Emerald → Adelaide (ADL)1,572 km Emerald → Port Moresby (POM)1,574 km Emerald → Melbourne (MEL)1,600 km Emerald → Geelong/Melbourne (AVV)1,647 km Emerald → Nouméa La Tontouta (NOU)1,856 km

More private jet routes to Maroochydore

Gold Coast (OOL) → Maroochydore180 km Williamtown (NTL) → Maroochydore700 km Hamilton Island (HTI) → Maroochydore811 km Proserpine (PPP) → Maroochydore820 km Sydney Mascot (SYD) → Maroochydore838 km Canberra (CBR) → Maroochydore1,037 km Cairns (CNS) → Maroochydore1,319 km Melbourne (MEL) → Maroochydore1,455 km Geelong/Melbourne (AVV) → Maroochydore1,507 km

More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Emerald and private jet charter in Maroochydore.