Private Jet Charter Gladstone (GLT) to Cairns (CNS)

Fly privately from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Cairns International Airport (CNS), a 964 km (521 nm) flight, from 1h 29m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $7,000 all-in.

Distance: 964 km
Fastest: 1h 29m
From: $7,000
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Gladstone to Cairns?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
2h 01m
Est. price
$10,800
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
1h 46m
Est. price
$10,100
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
1h 45m
Est. price
$14,100
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
1h 43m
Est. price
$21,700
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
1h 40m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
1h 35m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
2h 43m
Est. price
$7,000
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	2h 01m	Non-stop	$10,800$6,600 – $15,000	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	1h 46m	Non-stop	$10,100$6,600 – $13,600	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	1h 45m	Non-stop	$14,100$7,900 – $20,200	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	1h 43m	Non-stop	$21,700$13,000 – $30,400	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	1h 40m	Non-stop	$20,300$13,000 – $27,600	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	1h 35m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	2h 43m	Non-stop	$7,000$4,900 – $9,100	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 Gladstone to Cairns non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 964 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: 3h 14m
Range: 1,700km

about $9,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 2h 07m
Range: 2,450km

about $13,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 2h 12m
Range: 2,161km

about $15,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 43m
Range: 3,150km

about $20,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 1h 34m
Range: 6,300km

about $27,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 1h 42m
Range: 6,075km

about $30,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gladstone to Cairns in local time

Take off from Gladstone Airport (GLT) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Cairns International Airport (CNS) at about 11:29 local time, after 1h 29m in the air. Cairns is on the same time as Gladstone.

Return flight: Cairns to Gladstone

Empty legs near this route

No empty legs near Gladstone 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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Gladstone to Cairns price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $6,600; December is the dearest at about $7,900.

$7.9kDec: about $7,900
$7.7kJan: about $7,700
$7.6kFeb: about $7,600
$6.9kMar: about $6,900
$7.0kApr: about $7,000
$6.6kMay: about $6,600
$6.6kJun: about $6,600
$7.0kJul: about $7,000
$7.0kAug: about $7,000
$7.0kSept: about $7,000
$7.0kOct: about $7,000

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 Gladstone 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

4private jets at Gladstone Airport

Busiest on Mondays (25% 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 Gladstone 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 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $13,600
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

$3,400

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

2h 37m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 44m door to door

You save 2h 7m each, 8h 28m for the group. The jet costs $2,430 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 Gladstone to Cairns cost?

$7,000 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $11,900 (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 Gladstone 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.

DepartureGladstone Airport (GLT)Gladstone, Australia ArrivalCairns International Airport (CNS)Cairns, Australia

Fastest flight time: 1h 29mUp to 19 passengers

Gladstone to Cairns, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Gladstone to Cairns cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 964 km flight from Gladstone (GLT) to Cairns (CNS) range from about $7,000 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 Gladstone to Cairns by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 29m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Gladstone to Cairns non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 964 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Gladstone 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 Gladstone to Cairns?

About $11,900 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 Gladstone to Cairns?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $6,600 and December about $7,900. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

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Aircraft for Gladstone to Cairns

These jets can fly the 964 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 Gladstone

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More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Gladstone and private jet charter in Cairns.