Private Jet Charter Launceston (LST) to Christchurch (CHC)

Fly privately from Launceston Airport (LST) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), a 2,078 km (1,122 nm) flight, from 2h 45m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $12,500 all-in.

Distance: 2,078 km
Fastest: 2h 45m
From: $12,500
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Launceston to Christchurch?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
3h 52m
Est. price
$17,700
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
3h 21m
Est. price
$15,500
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
3h 18m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
3h 14m
Est. price
$32,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
3h 08m
Est. price
$30,200
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
2h 57m
Est. price
$44,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
5h 23m
Est. price
$12,500
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	3h 52m	Non-stop	$17,700$13,000 – $22,400	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	3h 21m	Non-stop	$15,500$11,900 – $19,100	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	3h 18m	Non-stop	$20,300$14,200 – $26,400	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	3h 14m	Non-stop	$32,300$23,500 – $41,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	3h 08m	Non-stop	$30,200$22,800 – $37,500	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	2h 57m	Non-stop	$44,600$34,300 – $54,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	5h 23m	Non-stop	$12,500$10,400 – $14,600	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 Launceston to Christchurch non-stop

104 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 2,078 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 22m
Range: 3,056km

about $17,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 4h 07m
Range: 2,450km

about $19,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

HondaJet HA-420

Honda Aircraft Company

Pax: 6
Time: 3h 32m
Range: 2,660km

about $23,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 3h 15m
Range: 3,150km

about $26,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 2h 55m
Range: 6,300km

about $37,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 3h 13m
Range: 6,075km

about $41,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Launceston to Christchurch in local time

Take off from Launceston Airport (LST) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at about 14:45 local time, after 2h 45m in the air. Christchurch is 2 hours ahead of Launceston.

Return flight: Christchurch to Launceston

Empty legs near this route

Christchurch (CHC) → Napier (NPE)Feb 23, 2027 · Sovereign 680 · 8 seats≈ $6,400–$12,000

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Launceston to Christchurch price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $11,700; December is the dearest at about $14,100.

$14kDec: about $14,100
$14kJan: about $13,700
$14kFeb: about $13,600
$12kMar: about $12,400
$12kApr: about $12,400
$12kMay: about $11,700
$12kJun: about $11,700
$12kJul: about $12,400
$12kAug: about $12,400
$12kSept: about $12,400
$12kOct: about $12,400

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 Launceston and Christchurch

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Arrival

56private jets at Christchurch International Airport

Busiest on Tuesdays (20% 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 Launceston to Christchurch 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: $19,100
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

$4,780

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

4h 37m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

6h 10m door to door

You save 1h 33m each, 6h 13m for the group. The jet costs $2,740 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 Launceston to Christchurch cost?

$12,500 – $54,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $22,900 (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 Launceston Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Christchurch International Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureLaunceston Airport (LST)Launceston, Australia ArrivalChristchurch International Airport (CHC)Christchurch, New Zealand

Fastest flight time: 2h 45mUp to 19 passengers

Launceston to Christchurch, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Launceston to Christchurch cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 2,078 km flight from Launceston (LST) to Christchurch (CHC) range from about $12,500 in the turboprops category to around $54,800 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 Launceston to Christchurch by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 2h 45m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Launceston to Christchurch non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 2,078 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Launceston to Christchurch?

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 Launceston to Christchurch?

About $22,900 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 Launceston to Christchurch?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $11,700 and December about $14,100. 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 Christchurch?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Christchurch International Airport (CHC): 56, so CHC is the main private-jet airport for Christchurch. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Christchurch.

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Aircraft for Launceston to Christchurch

These jets can fly the 2,078 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Hawker 400XP2,570 km range HondaJet HA-4202,660 km range Beechcraft King Air B2002,926 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

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