Private Jet Charter Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Cairns (CNS)

Fly privately from Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) to Cairns International Airport (CNS), a 1,771 km (956 nm) flight, from 2h 24m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $11,200 all-in.

Distance: 1,771 km
Fastest: 2h 24m
From: $11,200
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Port Macquarie to Cairns?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
3h 22m
Est. price
$15,000
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
2h 55m
Est. price
$14,100
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
2h 52m
Est. price
$18,600
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
2h 49m
Est. price
$29,400
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
2h 44m
Est. price
$27,400
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
2h 34m
Est. price
$40,400
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
4h 39m
Est. price
$11,200
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	3h 22m	Non-stop	$15,000$10,700 – $19,200	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	2h 55m	Non-stop	$14,100$10,500 – $17,600	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	2h 52m	Non-stop	$18,600$12,500 – $24,700	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	2h 49m	Non-stop	$29,400$20,600 – $38,100	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	2h 44m	Non-stop	$27,400$20,100 – $34,700	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	2h 34m	Non-stop	$40,400$30,100 – $50,600	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	4h 39m	Non-stop	$11,200$9,100 – $13,300	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 Macquarie to Cairns non-stop

114 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 1,771 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: 3h 47m
Range: 3,056km

about $16,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 3h 34m
Range: 2,450km

about $17,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 3h 42m
Range: 2,161km

about $19,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 2h 50m
Range: 3,150km

about $24,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 2h 33m
Range: 6,300km

about $34,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 2h 48m
Range: 6,075km

about $38,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Port Macquarie to Cairns in local time

Take off from Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Cairns International Airport (CNS) at about 11:24 local time, after 2h 24m in the air. Cairns is 1 hour behind Port Macquarie.

Return flight: Cairns to Port Macquarie

Empty legs near this route

No empty legs near Port Macquarie 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 Macquarie 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 $10,500; December is the dearest at about $12,600.

$13kDec: about $12,600
$12kJan: about $12,300
$12kFeb: about $12,200
$11kMar: about $11,200
$11kApr: about $11,200
$11kMay: about $10,500
$11kJun: about $10,500
$11kJul: about $11,200
$11kAug: about $11,200
$11kSept: about $11,200
$11kOct: about $11,200

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 Port Macquarie 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

22private jets at Port Macquarie Airport

Busiest on Wednesdays (23% 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.

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Our read of the market for Port Macquarie 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: $18,650
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

$4,400

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

4h 4m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

5h 46m door to door

You save 1h 43m each, 6h 50m for the group. The jet costs $2,340 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 Macquarie to Cairns cost?

$11,200 – $50,600

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $20,400 (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 Port Macquarie 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 Macquarie Airport (PQQ)Port Macquarie, Australia ArrivalCairns International Airport (CNS)Cairns, Australia

Fastest flight time: 2h 24mUp to 19 passengers

Port Macquarie to Cairns, Frequently Asked Questions

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

Estimated charter prices for the 1,771 km flight from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Cairns (CNS) range from about $11,200 in the turboprops category to around $50,600 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 Macquarie to Cairns by private jet?

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

Which private jets can fly Port Macquarie to Cairns non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 1,771 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

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

About $20,400 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 Macquarie to Cairns?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $10,500 and December about $12,600. 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 Port Macquarie?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ): 22, so PQQ is the main private-jet airport for Port Macquarie. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Port Macquarie.

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Aircraft for Port Macquarie to Cairns

These jets can fly the 1,771 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Cirrus Vision Jet SF502,100 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Beechcraft King Air B2002,926 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.

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