Private Jet Charter Essendon Fields (MEB) to Wellington (WLG)

Fly privately from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) to Wellington International Airport (WLG), a 2,583 km (1,395 nm) flight, from 3h 19m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $14,600 all-in.

Distance: 2,583 km
Fastest: 3h 19m
From: $14,600
Non-stop sizes: 6

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Which private jet is right for Essendon Fields to Wellington?

Very Light JetsFuel stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
5h 43m
Est. price
$20,900
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
4h 04m
Est. price
$18,600
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
4h 00m
Est. price
$23,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
3h 56m
Est. price
$37,000
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
3h 48m
Est. price
$34,600
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
3h 34m
Est. price
$51,400
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
6h 36m
Est. price
$14,600
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 43m	Fuel stop	$20,900$16,600 – $25,100	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	4h 04m	Non-stop	$18,600$14,300 – $22,900	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	4h 00m	Non-stop	$23,200$17,000 – $29,300	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	3h 56m	Non-stop	$37,000$28,300 – $45,700	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	3h 48m	Non-stop	$34,600$27,300 – $41,900	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	3h 34m	Non-stop	$51,400$41,200 – $61,600	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	6h 36m	Non-stop	$14,600$12,500 – $16,700	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 Wellington non-stop

93 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 2,583 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: 5h 20m
Range: 3,056km

about $20,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Dassault Falcon 10

Dassault Aviation

Pax: 7
Time: 3h 59m
Range: 3,560km

about $22,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 3h 56m
Range: 3,150km

about $29,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 3h 32m
Range: 6,300km

about $41,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 3h 54m
Range: 6,075km

about $45,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Ultra Long Range

Gulfstream V

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 14
Time: 3h 51m
Range: 12,040km

about $61,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Essendon Fields to Wellington in local time

Take off from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Wellington International Airport (WLG) at about 15:19 local time, after 3h 19m in the air. Wellington is 2 hours ahead of Essendon Fields.

Return flight: Wellington to Essendon Fields

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Essendon Fields to Wellington price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in June at about $13,600; December is the dearest at about $16,400.

$16kDec: about $16,400
$16kJan: about $16,000
$16kFeb: about $15,800
$14kMar: about $14,400
$15kApr: about $14,500
$14kMay: about $13,700
$14kJun: about $13,600
$15kJul: about $14,500
$15kAug: about $14,500
$15kSept: about $14,500
$15kOct: about $14,500

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 Essendon Fields and Wellington

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

327private jets at Melbourne Essendon Airport

Busiest on Wednesdays (17% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Essendon Fields

Melbourne Airport (MEL)9 km away68 jets
Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV)52 km away20 jets
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW)33 km away17 jets

Arrival

19private jets at Wellington International Airport

Busiest on Sundays (37% 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 Essendon Fields to Wellington 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 Mon 23 Nov: $22,900
Empty legs, past year: 0

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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

$5,730

per person · Dassault Falcon 10

4h 29m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

6h 49m door to door

You save 2h 20m each, 9h 21m for the group. The jet costs $3,570 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 Wellington cost?

$14,600 – $61,600

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $27,100 (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 Wellington 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 ArrivalWellington International Airport (WLG)Wellington, New Zealand

Fastest flight time: 3h 19mUp to 19 passengers

Essendon Fields to Wellington, Frequently Asked Questions

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

Estimated charter prices for the 2,583 km flight from Essendon Fields (MEB) to Wellington (WLG) range from about $14,600 in the turboprops category to around $61,600 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 Essendon Fields to Wellington by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 3h 19m 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 Wellington non-stop?

Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 2,583 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 Wellington?

Right now our empty-leg board has 0 flights leaving the Essendon Fields area and 1 arriving in the Wellington 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 Essendon Fields to Wellington?

About $27,100 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 Wellington?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), June averages about $13,600 and December about $16,400. 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): 327, 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 Wellington

These jets can fly the 2,583 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Pilatus PC-12 NGX3,339 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

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