Private Jet Charter Geelong/Melbourne (AVV) to Wanaka (WKA)

Fly privately from Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) to Wanaka Airport (WKA), a 2,186 km (1,180 nm) flight, from 2h 52m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $13,000 all-in.

Distance: 2,186 km
Fastest: 2h 52m
From: $13,000
Non-stop sizes: 6

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Which private jet is right for Geelong/Melbourne to Wanaka?

Very Light JetsFuel stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
5h 03m
Est. price
$18,300
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
3h 30m
Est. price
$16,500
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
3h 27m
Est. price
$20,900
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
3h 23m
Est. price
$33,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
3h 17m
Est. price
$31,100
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
3h 05m
Est. price
$46,000
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
5h 38m
Est. price
$13,000
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 03m	Fuel stop	$18,300$13,600 – $23,000	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	3h 30m	Non-stop	$16,500$12,400 – $20,600	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	3h 27m	Non-stop	$20,900$14,800 – $27,000	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	3h 23m	Non-stop	$33,300$24,500 – $42,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	3h 17m	Non-stop	$31,100$23,800 – $38,400	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	3h 05m	Non-stop	$46,000$35,800 – $56,200	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	5h 38m	Non-stop	$13,000$10,900 – $15,000	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 Geelong/Melbourne to Wanaka non-stop

101 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 2,186 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 34m
Range: 3,056km

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

Light

Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

Mitsubishi

Pax: 8
Time: 3h 42m
Range: 2,880km

about $20,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

HondaJet HA-420

Honda Aircraft Company

Pax: 6
Time: 3h 41m
Range: 2,660km

about $24,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 3h 24m
Range: 3,150km

about $27,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 3h 03m
Range: 6,300km

about $38,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 3h 21m
Range: 6,075km

about $42,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Geelong/Melbourne to Wanaka in local time

Take off from Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Wanaka Airport (WKA) at about 14:52 local time, after 2h 52m in the air. Wanaka is 2 hours ahead of Geelong/Melbourne.

Return flight: Wanaka to Geelong/Melbourne

Empty legs near this route

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Geelong/Melbourne to Wanaka price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $12,100; December is the dearest at about $14,600.

$15kDec: about $14,600
$14kJan: about $14,200
$14kFeb: about $14,000
$13kMar: about $12,800
$13kApr: about $12,900
$12kMay: about $12,100
$12kJun: about $12,100
$13kJul: about $12,900
$13kAug: about $12,900
$13kSept: about $12,900
$13kOct: about $12,900

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 Geelong/Melbourne and Wanaka

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

20private jets at Melbourne Avalon International Airport

Busiest on Fridays (30% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Geelong/Melbourne

Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)52 km away327 jets
Melbourne Airport (MEL)52 km away68 jets
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW)56 km away17 jets

Arrival

No jets counted at WKA in the last 30 days (tracking coverage is thin in some regions).

Other private-jet airports near Wanaka

Queenstown Airport (ZQN)51 km away11 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 Geelong/Melbourne to Wanaka 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: $20,600
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

$5,150

per person · Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

4h 12m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

6h 18m door to door

You save 2h 6m each, 8h 25m for the group. The jet costs $3,030 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 Geelong/Melbourne to Wanaka cost?

$13,000 – $56,200

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $23,800 (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 Avalon International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Wanaka Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureMelbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV)Geelong/Melbourne, Australia ArrivalWanaka Airport (WKA)Wanaka, New Zealand

Fastest flight time: 2h 52mUp to 19 passengers

Geelong/Melbourne to Wanaka, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Geelong/Melbourne to Wanaka cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 2,186 km flight from Geelong/Melbourne (AVV) to Wanaka (WKA) range from about $13,000 in the turboprops category to around $56,200 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 Geelong/Melbourne to Wanaka by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 2h 52m 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 Geelong/Melbourne to Wanaka non-stop?

Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 2,186 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, Cessna Citation XLS+.

Can I book an empty leg from Geelong/Melbourne to Wanaka?

Right now our empty-leg board has 0 flights leaving the Geelong/Melbourne area and 1 arriving in the Wanaka 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 Geelong/Melbourne to Wanaka?

About $23,800 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 Geelong/Melbourne to Wanaka?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $12,100 and December about $14,600. 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 Geelong/Melbourne?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB): 327, 52 km from AVV. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Geelong/Melbourne.

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Aircraft for Geelong/Melbourne to Wanaka

These jets can fly the 2,186 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

HondaJet HA-4202,660 km range 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

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

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More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Geelong/Melbourne and private jet charter in Wanaka.