Private Jet Charter Mackay (MKY) to Gold Coast (OOL)

Fly privately from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), a 892 km (482 nm) flight, from 1h 24m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $6,700 all-in.

Distance: 892 km
Fastest: 1h 24m
From: $6,700
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Mackay to Gold Coast?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
1h 53m
Est. price
$10,500
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
1h 40m
Est. price
$9,700
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
1h 39m
Est. price
$13,700
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
1h 37m
Est. price
$21,100
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
1h 34m
Est. price
$19,700
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
1h 30m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
2h 32m
Est. price
$6,700
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 53m	Non-stop	$10,500$6,300 – $14,600	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	1h 40m	Non-stop	$9,700$6,200 – $13,200	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	1h 39m	Non-stop	$13,700$7,500 – $19,800	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	1h 37m	Non-stop	$21,100$12,300 – $29,800	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	1h 34m	Non-stop	$19,700$12,500 – $26,900	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	1h 30m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	2h 32m	Non-stop	$6,700$4,600 – $8,800	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 Mackay to Gold Coast non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 892 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 01m
Range: 1,700km

about $8,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 2h 00m
Range: 2,450km

about $13,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 2h 04m
Range: 2,161km

about $14,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 37m
Range: 3,150km

about $19,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 1h 38m
Range: 6,480km

about $26,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 1h 36m
Range: 6,075km

about $29,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Mackay to Gold Coast in local time

Take off from Mackay Airport (MKY) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Gold Coast Airport (OOL) at about 12:24 local time, after 1h 24m in the air. Gold Coast is 1 hour ahead of Mackay.

Return flight: Gold Coast to Mackay

Empty legs near this route

Brisbane (BNE) → Sydney (Mascot) (SYD)Nov 18, 2026 · Bombardier Global Express · 14 seatsOn request

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Mackay to Gold Coast price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $6,300; December is the dearest at about $7,600.

$7.6kDec: about $7,600
$7.4kJan: about $7,400
$7.3kFeb: about $7,300
$6.7kMar: about $6,700
$6.7kApr: about $6,700
$6.3kMay: about $6,300
$6.3kJun: about $6,300
$6.7kJul: about $6,700
$6.7kAug: about $6,700
$6.7kSept: about $6,700
$6.7kOct: about $6,700

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 Mackay and Gold Coast

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

18private jets at Mackay Airport

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

Arrival

100private jets at Gold Coast Airport

Busiest on Sundays (17% 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.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for Mackay to Gold Coast 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: $13,200
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

$3,300

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

2h 30m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 39m door to door

You save 2h 9m each, 8h 36m for the group. The jet costs $2,330 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 Mackay to Gold Coast cost?

$6,700 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $11,300 (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 Mackay Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Gold Coast Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureMackay Airport (MKY)Mackay, Australia ArrivalGold Coast Airport (OOL)Gold Coast, Australia

Fastest flight time: 1h 24mUp to 19 passengers

Mackay to Gold Coast, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Mackay to Gold Coast cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 892 km flight from Mackay (MKY) to Gold Coast (OOL) range from about $6,700 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 Mackay to Gold Coast by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 24m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Mackay to Gold Coast non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 892 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Mackay to Gold Coast?

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 Mackay to Gold Coast?

About $11,300 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 Mackay to Gold Coast?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $6,300 and December about $7,600. 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): 100, 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.

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Aircraft for Mackay to Gold Coast

These jets can fly the 892 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 to Gold Coast

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