Private Jet Charter Essendon Fields (MEB) to Cairns (CNS)

Fly privately from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) to Cairns International Airport (CNS), a 2,320 km (1,253 nm) flight, from 3h 01m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $13,500 all-in.

Distance: 2,320 km
Fastest: 3h 01m
From: $13,500
Non-stop sizes: 6

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Which private jet is right for Essendon Fields to Cairns?

Very Light JetsFuel stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
5h 17m
Est. price
$19,500
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
3h 42m
Est. price
$17,200
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
3h 38m
Est. price
$21,700
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
3h 34m
Est. price
$34,600
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
3h 27m
Est. price
$32,300
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
3h 15m
Est. price
$47,800
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
5h 58m
Est. price
$13,500
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	5h 17m	Fuel stop	$19,500$15,200 – $23,700	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	3h 42m	Non-stop	$17,200$13,100 – $21,300	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	3h 38m	Non-stop	$21,700$15,500 – $27,800	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	3h 34m	Non-stop	$34,600$25,800 – $43,300	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	3h 27m	Non-stop	$32,300$25,000 – $39,600	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	3h 15m	Non-stop	$47,800$37,600 – $58,000	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	5h 58m	Non-stop	$13,500$11,400 – $15,600	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 Essendon Fields to Cairns non-stop

99 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 2,320 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Epic E1000

Epic Aircraft

Pax: 5
Time: 4h 49m
Range: 3,056km

about $18,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

Mitsubishi

Pax: 8
Time: 3h 54m
Range: 2,880km

about $21,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 3h 35m
Range: 3,150km

about $27,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 3h 13m
Range: 6,300km

about $39,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 3h 32m
Range: 6,075km

about $43,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Ultra Long Range

Gulfstream V

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 14
Time: 3h 30m
Range: 12,040km

about $58,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Essendon Fields to Cairns in local time

Take off from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Cairns International Airport (CNS) at about 12:01 local time, after 3h 01m in the air. Cairns is 1 hour behind Essendon Fields.

Return flight: Cairns to Essendon Fields

Empty legs near this route

No empty legs near Essendon Fields 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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Essendon Fields to Cairns price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in June at about $12,600; December is the dearest at about $15,200.

$15kDec: about $15,200
$15kJan: about $14,800
$15kFeb: about $14,600
$13kMar: about $13,400
$13kApr: about $13,400
$13kMay: about $12,700
$13kJun: about $12,600
$13kJul: about $13,400
$13kAug: about $13,400
$13kSept: about $13,400
$13kOct: about $13,400

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 Cairns

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

325private 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 away69 jets
Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV)52 km away19 jets
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW)33 km away17 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.

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Our read of the market for Essendon Fields to Cairns 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: $22,600
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

$5,330

per person · Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

4h 24m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

6h 28m door to door

You save 2h 5m each, 8h 18m for the group. The jet costs $3,210 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 Cairns cost?

$13,500 – $58,000

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $24,900 (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 Melbourne Essendon 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.

DepartureMelbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)Essendon Fields, Australia ArrivalCairns International Airport (CNS)Cairns, Australia

Fastest flight time: 3h 01mUp to 19 passengers

Essendon Fields to Cairns, Frequently Asked Questions

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

Estimated charter prices for the 2,320 km flight from Essendon Fields (MEB) to Cairns (CNS) range from about $13,500 in the turboprops category to around $58,000 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 Cairns by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 3h 01m 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 Essendon Fields to Cairns non-stop?

Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 2,320 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, Cessna Citation XLS+.

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

About $24,900 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 Essendon Fields to Cairns?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), June averages about $12,600 and December about $15,200. 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 Essendon Fields?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB): 325, 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.

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Aircraft for Essendon Fields to Cairns

These jets can fly the 2,320 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Beechcraft King Air B2002,926 km range Nextant 400XTi3,480 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range Gulfstream G60012,220 km range

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

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