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Private Jet Charter Gold Coast (OOL) to Essendon Fields (MEB)

Fly privately from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), a 1,331 km (719 nm) flight, from 1h 54m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $8,500 all-in.

Distance
1,331 km
Fastest
1h 54m
From
$8,500
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Gold Coast to Essendon Fields?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    2h 37m
    Est. price
    $12,700

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    2h 18m
    Est. price
    $11,900

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    2h 15m
    Est. price
    $16,100

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    2h 13m
    Est. price
    $25,200

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    2h 09m
    Est. price
    $23,500

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    2h 02m
    Est. price
    $34,400

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    3h 35m
    Est. price
    $8,500

    e.g. 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 Gold Coast to Essendon Fields non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 1,331 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Piper PA-31 Chieftain exteriorTurboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax
7
Time
4h 19m

about $10,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
2h 47m

about $15,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation Mustang exteriorVery Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax
4
Time
2h 53m

about $16,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
2h 13m

about $22,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation X+ exteriorHeavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax
9
Time
2h 01m

about $30,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
2h 12m

about $33,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gold Coast to Essendon Fields in local time

Take off from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) at about 11:54 local time, after 1h 54m in the air. Essendon Fields is on the same time as Gold Coast.

Return flight: Essendon Fields to Gold Coast

Empty legs near this route

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Gold Coast to Essendon Fields price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $8,000; December is the dearest at about $9,600.
  1. Dec: about $9,600
  2. Jan: about $9,400
  3. Feb: about $9,300
  4. Mar: about $8,400
  5. Apr: about $8,500
  6. May: about $8,000
  7. Jun: about $8,000
  8. Jul: about $8,500
  9. Aug: about $8,500
  10. Sept: about $8,500
  11. Oct: about $8,500

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 Gold Coast and Essendon Fields

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

101private jets at Gold Coast Airport

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

Arrival

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

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 Gold Coast to Essendon Fields on your date.

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
$16,300
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

4

Private jet

$3,850

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

3h 17m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

5h 12m door to door

You save 1h 56m each, 7h 43m for the group. The jet costs $2,910 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 Gold Coast to Essendon Fields cost?

$8,500 – $44,600

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $14,900 (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 Gold Coast Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Melbourne Essendon Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureGold Coast Airport (OOL)Gold Coast, AustraliaArrivalMelbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)Essendon Fields, Australia
Fastest flight time: 1h 54mUp to 19 passengers

Gold Coast to Essendon Fields, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Gold Coast to Essendon Fields cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 1,331 km flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Essendon Fields (MEB) range from about $8,500 in the turboprops category to around $44,600 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 Gold Coast to Essendon Fields by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 54m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Gold Coast to Essendon Fields non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 1,331 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from Gold Coast to Essendon Fields?
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 Gold Coast to Essendon Fields?
About $14,900 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 Gold Coast to Essendon Fields?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $8,000 and December about $9,600. 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 Gold Coast?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Gold Coast Airport (OOL): 101, so OOL is the main private-jet airport for Gold Coast. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Gold Coast.
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 Gold Coast to Essendon Fields

These jets can fly the 1,331 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km rangeEclipse 5501,815 km rangeBeechjet 400A2,135 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

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

More private jet routes from Gold Coast

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More private jet routes to Essendon Fields

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More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Gold Coast and private jet charter in Essendon Fields.

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