Private Jet Charter Launceston (LST) to Melbourne (MEL)

Fly privately from Launceston Airport (LST) to Melbourne Airport (MEL), a 476 km (257 nm) flight, from 56m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $5,000 all-in.

Distance: 476 km
Fastest: 56m
From: $5,000
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Launceston to Melbourne?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
1h 12m
Est. price
$8,300
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
1h 05m
Est. price
$7,600
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
1h 04m
Est. price
$12,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
1h 03m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
1h 02m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
59m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
1h 32m
Est. price
$5,000
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	1h 12m	Non-stop	$8,300$4,100 – $12,500	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	1h 05m	Non-stop	$7,600$4,100 – $11,100	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	1h 04m	Non-stop	$12,200$6,000 – $18,300	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	1h 03m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	1h 02m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	59m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	1h 32m	Non-stop	$5,000$2,900 – $7,100	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 Launceston to Melbourne non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 476 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: 1h 48m
Range: 1,700km

about $7,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 1h 15m
Range: 2,450km

about $11,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 1h 17m
Range: 2,161km

about $12,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 03m
Range: 3,150km

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

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 1h 04m
Range: 6,480km

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

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 1h 03m
Range: 6,075km

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

Launceston to Melbourne in local time

Take off from Launceston Airport (LST) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at about 10:56 local time, after 56m in the air. Melbourne is on the same time as Launceston.

Return flight: Melbourne to Launceston

Empty legs near this route

No empty legs near Launceston or Melbourne right now. They appear when an aircraft has to fly there empty, often at a fraction of the charter price.

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Launceston to Melbourne price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $4,700; December is the dearest at about $5,600.

$5.6kDec: about $5,600
$5.5kJan: about $5,500
$5.4kFeb: about $5,400
$4.9kMar: about $4,900
$5.0kApr: about $5,000
$4.7kMay: about $4,700
$4.7kJun: about $4,700
$5.0kJul: about $5,000
$4.9kAug: about $4,900
$4.9kSept: about $4,900
$5.0kOct: about $5,000

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 Launceston and Melbourne

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

69private jets at Melbourne Airport

Busiest on Wednesdays (22% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)9 km away329 jets
Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV)52 km away22 jets
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW)41 km away17 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.

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Our read of the market for Launceston to Melbourne 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: $11,100
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

$2,780

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 45m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 7m door to door

You save 2h 22m each, 9h 27m for the group. The jet costs $1,770 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 Melbourne cost?

$5,000 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $7,900 (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 Melbourne Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureLaunceston Airport (LST)Launceston, Australia ArrivalMelbourne Airport (MEL)Melbourne, Australia

Fastest flight time: 56mUp to 19 passengers

Launceston to Melbourne, Frequently Asked Questions

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

Estimated charter prices for the 476 km flight from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne (MEL) range from about $5,000 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 Launceston to Melbourne by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 56m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

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

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 476 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 Melbourne?

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 Melbourne?

About $7,900 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 Melbourne?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $4,700 and December about $5,600. 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 Melbourne?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB): 329, 9 km from MEL. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Melbourne.

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Aircraft for Launceston to Melbourne

These jets can fly the 476 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

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

More private jet routes from Launceston

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More private jet routes to Melbourne

Merimbula (MIM) → Melbourne456 km Canberra (CBR) → Melbourne470 km Hobart (HBA) → Melbourne618 km Adelaide (ADL) → Melbourne641 km Sydney Mascot (SYD) → Melbourne706 km Williamtown (NTL) → Melbourne835 km Gold Coast (OOL) → Melbourne1,330 km Brisbane (BNE) → Melbourne1,381 km Maroochydore (MCY) → Melbourne1,455 km

More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Launceston and private jet charter in Melbourne.