Private Jet Charter Invercargill (IVC) to Queenstown (ZQN)

Fly privately from Invercargill Airport (IVC) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), a 159 km (86 nm) flight, from 35m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $3,900 all-in.

Distance: 159 km
Fastest: 35m
From: $3,900
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Invercargill to Queenstown?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
40m
Est. price
$7,500
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
38m
Est. price
$6,900
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
37m
Est. price
$12,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
37m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
37m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
36m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
47m
Est. price
$3,900
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	40m	Non-stop	$7,500$3,300 – $11,700	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	38m	Non-stop	$6,900$3,400 – $10,400	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	37m	Non-stop	$12,200$6,000 – $18,300	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	37m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	37m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	36m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	47m	Non-stop	$3,900$1,800 – $6,000	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 Invercargill to Queenstown non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 159 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: 52m
Range: 1,700km

about $6,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 41m
Range: 2,450km

about $10,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cirrus Vision Jet SF50

Cirrus Aircraft

Pax: 6
Time: 44m
Range: 2,100km

about $11,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 37m
Range: 3,150km

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

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 37m
Range: 6,480km

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 37m
Range: 6,075km

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Invercargill to Queenstown in local time

Take off from Invercargill Airport (IVC) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Queenstown Airport (ZQN) at about 10:35 local time, after 35m in the air. Queenstown is on the same time as Invercargill.

Return flight: Queenstown to Invercargill

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Invercargill to Queenstown price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $3,600; January is the dearest at about $4,300.

$4.3kDec: about $4,300
$4.3kJan: about $4,300
$4.2kFeb: about $4,200
$3.8kMar: about $3,800
$3.9kApr: about $3,900
$3.6kMay: about $3,600
$3.6kJun: about $3,600
$3.8kJul: about $3,800
$3.8kAug: about $3,800
$3.8kSept: about $3,800
$3.9kOct: about $3,900

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 Invercargill and Queenstown

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 Invercargill Airport

Busiest on Wednesdays (25% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Arrival

11private jets at Queenstown Airport

Busiest on Fridays (36% 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 Invercargill to Queenstown 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: $10,400
Empty legs, past year: 9 · listed ~119d 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

$2,600

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 11m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

3h 42m door to door

You save 2h 31m each, 10h 5m for the group. The jet costs $1,570 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 Invercargill to Queenstown cost?

$3,900 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $5,600 (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 Invercargill Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Queenstown Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureInvercargill Airport (IVC)Invercargill, New Zealand ArrivalQueenstown Airport (ZQN)Queenstown, New Zealand

Fastest flight time: 35mUp to 19 passengers

Invercargill to Queenstown, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Invercargill to Queenstown cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 159 km flight from Invercargill (IVC) to Queenstown (ZQN) range from about $3,900 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 Invercargill to Queenstown by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 35m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Invercargill to Queenstown non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 159 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Invercargill to Queenstown?

Right now our empty-leg board has 0 flights leaving the Invercargill area and 1 arriving in the Queenstown 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 Invercargill to Queenstown?

About $5,600 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 Invercargill to Queenstown?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $3,600 and January about $4,300. 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 Invercargill to Queenstown

These jets can fly the 159 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 on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Invercargill and private jet charter in Queenstown.