Private Jet Charter Melbourne (MBW) to Cairns (CNS)

Fly privately from Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) to Cairns International Airport (CNS), a 2,347 km (1,267 nm) flight, from 3h 03m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $13,600 all-in.

Distance: 2,347 km
Fastest: 3h 03m
From: $13,600
Non-stop sizes: 6

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Which private jet is right for Melbourne to Cairns?

Very Light JetsFuel stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
5h 19m
Est. price
$19,600
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
3h 44m
Est. price
$17,300
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
3h 41m
Est. price
$21,800
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
3h 36m
Est. price
$34,800
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
3h 29m
Est. price
$32,500
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
3h 17m
Est. price
$48,200
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
6h 02m
Est. price
$13,600
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	5h 19m	Fuel stop	$19,600$15,400 – $23,800	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	3h 44m	Non-stop	$17,300$13,200 – $21,400	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	3h 41m	Non-stop	$21,800$15,700 – $27,900	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	3h 36m	Non-stop	$34,800$26,000 – $43,500	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	3h 29m	Non-stop	$32,500$25,200 – $39,800	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	3h 17m	Non-stop	$48,200$38,000 – $58,400	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	6h 02m	Non-stop	$13,600$11,500 – $15,700	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 Melbourne to Cairns non-stop

96 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 2,347 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 53m
Range: 3,056km

about $19,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

Mitsubishi

Pax: 8
Time: 3h 56m
Range: 2,880km

about $21,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

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

about $27,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 3h 15m
Range: 6,300km

about $39,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 3h 34m
Range: 6,075km

about $43,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Ultra Long Range

Gulfstream V

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 14
Time: 3h 32m
Range: 12,040km

about $58,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Melbourne to Cairns in local time

Take off from Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Cairns International Airport (CNS) at about 12:03 local time, after 3h 03m in the air. Cairns is 1 hour behind Melbourne.

Return flight: Cairns to Melbourne

Empty legs near this route

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

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Melbourne to Cairns price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in June at about $12,700; December is the dearest at about $15,300.

$15kDec: about $15,300
$15kJan: about $15,000
$15kFeb: about $14,800
$14kMar: about $13,500
$14kApr: about $13,500
$13kMay: about $12,800
$13kJun: about $12,700
$14kJul: about $13,500
$14kAug: about $13,500
$14kSept: about $13,500
$14kOct: about $13,500

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 Melbourne and Cairns

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

17private jets at Melbourne Moorabbin Airport

Busiest on Tuesdays (24% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)33 km away325 jets
Melbourne Airport (MEL)41 km away69 jets
Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV)56 km away19 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 Melbourne to Cairns on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

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: $22,700
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

$5,350

per person · Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

4h 26m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

6h 31m door to door

You save 2h 4m each, 8h 17m for the group. The jet costs $3,240 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 Melbourne to Cairns cost?

$13,600 – $58,400

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $25,100 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
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 Melbourne Moorabbin Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Cairns International Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureMelbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW)Melbourne, Australia ArrivalCairns International Airport (CNS)Cairns, Australia

Fastest flight time: 3h 03mUp to 19 passengers

Melbourne to Cairns, Frequently Asked Questions

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

Estimated charter prices for the 2,347 km flight from Melbourne (MBW) to Cairns (CNS) range from about $13,600 in the turboprops category to around $58,400 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 Melbourne to Cairns by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 3h 03m in the fastest category, while smaller aircraft may need a fuel stop. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

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

Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 2,347 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, Cessna Citation XLS+.

Can I book an empty leg from Melbourne to Cairns?

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 Melbourne to Cairns?

About $25,100 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 Melbourne to Cairns?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), June averages about $12,700 and December about $15,300. 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): 325, 33 km from MBW. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Melbourne.

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Aircraft for Melbourne to Cairns

These jets can fly the 2,347 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Beechcraft King Air B2002,926 km range Nextant 400XTi3,480 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range Gulfstream G60012,220 km range

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

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More private jet routes to Cairns

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