Private Jet Charter Port Lincoln (PLO) to Cairns (CNS)

Fly privately from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Cairns International Airport (CNS), a 2,202 km (1,189 nm) flight, from 2h 53m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $13,000 all-in.

Distance: 2,202 km
Fastest: 2h 53m
From: $13,000
Non-stop sizes: 6

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Which private jet is right for Port Lincoln to Cairns?

Very Light JetsFuel stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
5h 05m
Est. price
$18,400
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
3h 32m
Est. price
$16,600
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
3h 28m
Est. price
$21,000
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
3h 24m
Est. price
$33,400
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
3h 18m
Est. price
$31,300
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
3h 06m
Est. price
$46,200
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
5h 41m
Est. price
$13,000
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	5h 05m	Fuel stop	$18,400$13,700 – $23,100	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	3h 32m	Non-stop	$16,600$12,500 – $20,700	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	3h 28m	Non-stop	$21,000$14,900 – $27,100	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	3h 24m	Non-stop	$33,400$24,700 – $42,100	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	3h 18m	Non-stop	$31,300$23,900 – $38,600	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	3h 06m	Non-stop	$46,200$36,000 – $56,400	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	5h 41m	Non-stop	$13,000$10,900 – $15,100	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 Port Lincoln to Cairns non-stop

100 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 2,202 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 36m
Range: 3,056km

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

Light

Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

Mitsubishi

Pax: 8
Time: 3h 43m
Range: 2,880km

about $20,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

HondaJet HA-420

Honda Aircraft Company

Pax: 6
Time: 3h 43m
Range: 2,660km

about $24,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 3h 25m
Range: 3,150km

about $27,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 3h 04m
Range: 6,300km

about $38,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 3h 23m
Range: 6,075km

about $42,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Port Lincoln to Cairns in local time

Take off from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Cairns International Airport (CNS) at about 12:23 local time, after 2h 53m in the air. Cairns is 0.5 hours behind Port Lincoln.

Return flight: Cairns to Port Lincoln

Empty legs near this route

No empty legs near Port Lincoln 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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Port Lincoln to Cairns price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $12,200; December is the dearest at about $14,600.

$15kDec: about $14,600
$14kJan: about $14,300
$14kFeb: about $14,100
$13kMar: about $12,900
$13kApr: about $12,900
$12kMay: about $12,200
$12kJun: about $12,200
$13kJul: about $12,900
$13kAug: about $12,900
$13kSept: about $12,900
$13kOct: about $12,900

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.

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Our read of the market for Port Lincoln 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: $21,950
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

$5,180

per person · Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

4h 13m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

6h 19m door to door

You save 2h 6m each, 8h 24m for the group. The jet costs $3,060 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 Port Lincoln to Cairns cost?

$13,000 – $56,400

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $23,900 (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 Port Lincoln 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.

DeparturePort Lincoln Airport (PLO)Port Lincoln, Australia ArrivalCairns International Airport (CNS)Cairns, Australia

Fastest flight time: 2h 53mUp to 19 passengers

Port Lincoln to Cairns, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Port Lincoln to Cairns cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 2,202 km flight from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Cairns (CNS) range from about $13,000 in the turboprops category to around $56,400 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 Port Lincoln to Cairns by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 2h 53m 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 Port Lincoln to Cairns non-stop?

Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 2,202 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, Cessna Citation XLS+.

Can I book an empty leg from Port Lincoln 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 Port Lincoln to Cairns?

About $23,900 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 Port Lincoln to Cairns?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $12,200 and December about $14,600. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

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Aircraft for Port Lincoln to Cairns

These jets can fly the 2,202 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

HondaJet HA-4202,660 km range 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

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