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Private Jet Charter Nelson (NSN) to Melbourne (MEL)

Fly privately from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL), a 2,458 km (1,327 nm) flight, from 3h 10m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $14,100 all-in.

Distance
2,458 km
Fastest
3h 10m
From
$14,100
Non-stop sizes
6
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Nelson to Melbourne?

  • Very Light JetsFuel stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    5h 30m
    Est. price
    $20,200

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    3h 54m
    Est. price
    $18,000

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    3h 50m
    Est. price
    $22,500

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    3h 45m
    Est. price
    $35,900

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    3h 38m
    Est. price
    $33,500

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    3h 25m
    Est. price
    $49,700

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    6h 18m
    Est. price
    $14,100

    e.g. 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 Nelson to Melbourne non-stop

95 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 2,458 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Epic E1000 exteriorTurboprops

Epic E1000

Epic Aircraft

Pax
5
Time
5h 05m

about $19,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Dassault Falcon 10 exteriorLight

Dassault Falcon 10

Dassault Aviation

Pax
7
Time
3h 48m

about $22,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
3h 46m

about $28,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation X+ exteriorHeavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax
9
Time
3h 23m

about $40,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
3h 43m

about $44,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream V exteriorUltra Long Range

Gulfstream V

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
14
Time
3h 41m

about $59,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Nelson to Melbourne in local time

Take off from Nelson Airport (NSN) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at about 11:10 local time, after 3h 10m in the air. Melbourne is 2 hours behind Nelson.

Return flight: Melbourne to Nelson

Empty legs near this route

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Nelson to Melbourne price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in June at about $13,100; December is the dearest at about $15,800.
  1. Dec: about $15,800
  2. Jan: about $15,500
  3. Feb: about $15,300
  4. Mar: about $13,900
  5. Apr: about $14,000
  6. May: about $13,200
  7. Jun: about $13,100
  8. Jul: about $14,000
  9. Aug: about $13,900
  10. Sept: about $13,900
  11. Oct: about $14,000

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 Nelson 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.

Departure

2private jets at Nelson Airport

Busiest on Thursdays (50% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Arrival

68private jets at Melbourne Airport

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

Other private-jet airports near Melbourne

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 Nelson to Melbourne on your date.

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov
$22,300
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

4

Private jet

$5,580

per person · Dassault Falcon 10

4h 18m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

6h 39m door to door

You save 2h 21m each, 9h 24m for the group. The jet costs $3,420 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 Nelson to Melbourne cost?

$14,100 – $59,900

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $26,000 (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 Nelson 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.
DepartureNelson Airport (NSN)Nelson, New ZealandArrivalMelbourne Airport (MEL)Melbourne, Australia
Fastest flight time: 3h 10mUp to 19 passengers

Nelson to Melbourne, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Nelson to Melbourne cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 2,458 km flight from Nelson (NSN) to Melbourne (MEL) range from about $14,100 in the turboprops category to around $59,900 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 Nelson to Melbourne by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 3h 10m 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 Nelson to Melbourne non-stop?
Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 2,458 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, Cessna Citation XLS+.
Can I book an empty leg from Nelson 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 Nelson to Melbourne?
About $26,000 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 Nelson to Melbourne?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), June averages about $13,100 and December about $15,800. 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): 327, 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 Nelson to Melbourne

These jets can fly the 2,458 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Beechcraft King Air B2002,926 km rangeNextant 400XTi3,480 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km rangeGulfstream G60012,220 km range

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

More private jet routes from Nelson

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More private jet routes to Melbourne

Merimbula (MIM) → Melbourne456 kmCanberra (CBR) → Melbourne470 kmLaunceston (LST) → Melbourne476 kmHobart (HBA) → Melbourne618 kmAdelaide (ADL) → Melbourne641 kmSydney Mascot (SYD) → Melbourne706 kmWilliamtown (NTL) → Melbourne835 kmGold Coast (OOL) → Melbourne1,330 kmBrisbane (BNE) → Melbourne1,381 km

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

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