Private Jet Charter Essendon Fields (MEB) to Adelaide (ADL)

Fly privately from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) to Adelaide International Airport (ADL), a 649 km (350 nm) flight, from 1h 08m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $5,700 all-in.

Distance: 649 km
Fastest: 1h 08m
From: $5,700
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Essendon Fields to Adelaide?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
1h 29m
Est. price
$9,200
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
1h 19m
Est. price
$8,500
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
1h 18m
Est. price
$12,300
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
1h 17m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
1h 15m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
1h 12m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
1h 57m
Est. price
$5,700
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 29m	Non-stop	$9,200$5,000 – $13,400	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	1h 19m	Non-stop	$8,500$5,000 – $12,000	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	1h 18m	Non-stop	$12,300$6,200 – $18,400	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	1h 17m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	1h 15m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	1h 12m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	1h 57m	Non-stop	$5,700$3,600 – $7,800	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 Essendon Fields to Adelaide non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 649 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 19m
Range: 1,700km

about $7,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 1h 34m
Range: 2,450km

about $12,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 1h 37m
Range: 2,161km

about $13,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 17m
Range: 3,150km

about $18,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 1h 18m
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 17m
Range: 6,075km

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

Essendon Fields to Adelaide in local time

Take off from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Adelaide International Airport (ADL) at about 10:38 local time, after 1h 08m in the air. Adelaide is 0.5 hours behind Essendon Fields.

Return flight: Adelaide to Essendon Fields

Empty legs near this route

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

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Essendon Fields to Adelaide price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $5,300; December is the dearest at about $6,400.

$6.4kDec: about $6,400
$6.3kJan: about $6,300
$6.2kFeb: about $6,200
$5.6kMar: about $5,600
$5.7kApr: about $5,700
$5.3kMay: about $5,300
$5.3kJun: about $5,300
$5.7kJul: about $5,700
$5.7kAug: about $5,700
$5.7kSept: about $5,700
$5.7kOct: about $5,700

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 Essendon Fields and Adelaide

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

324private jets at Melbourne Essendon Airport

Busiest on Wednesdays (18% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Essendon Fields

Melbourne Airport (MEL)9 km away70 jets
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW)33 km away18 jets
Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV)52 km away18 jets

Arrival

120private jets at Adelaide International Airport

Busiest on Wednesdays (18% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Adelaide

Adelaide Parafield Airport19 km away14 jets
RAAF Base Edinburgh28 km away6 jets

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 Essendon Fields to Adelaide on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

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

From, on Sat 21 Nov: $12,000
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

$3,000

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

2h 4m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 20m door to door

You save 2h 16m each, 9h 6m for the group. The jet costs $2,010 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 Essendon Fields to Adelaide cost?

$5,700 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $9,300 (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 Melbourne Essendon Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Adelaide International Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureMelbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)Essendon Fields, Australia ArrivalAdelaide International Airport (ADL)Adelaide, Australia

Fastest flight time: 1h 08mUp to 19 passengers

Essendon Fields to Adelaide, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Essendon Fields to Adelaide cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 649 km flight from Essendon Fields (MEB) to Adelaide (ADL) range from about $5,700 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 Essendon Fields to Adelaide by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 08m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Essendon Fields to Adelaide non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 649 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Essendon Fields to Adelaide?

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 Essendon Fields to Adelaide?

About $9,300 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 Essendon Fields to Adelaide?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $5,300 and December about $6,400. 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 Essendon Fields?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB): 324, so MEB is the main private-jet airport for Essendon Fields. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Essendon Fields.

Which airport do private jets use most near Adelaide?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Adelaide International Airport (ADL): 120, so ADL is the main private-jet airport for Adelaide. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Adelaide.

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Aircraft for Essendon Fields to Adelaide

These jets can fly the 649 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

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

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