Private Jet Charter Queenstown (ZQN) to Melbourne (MBW)

Fly privately from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), a 2,110 km (1,139 nm) flight, from 2h 47m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $12,600 all-in.

Distance: 2,110 km
Fastest: 2h 47m
From: $12,600
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Queenstown to Melbourne?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
3h 56m
Est. price
$17,900
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
3h 24m
Est. price
$16,200
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
3h 21m
Est. price
$20,500
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
3h 17m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
3h 11m
Est. price
$30,400
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
2h 59m
Est. price
$45,000
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
5h 28m
Est. price
$12,600
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	3h 56m	Non-stop	$17,900$13,200 – $22,600	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	3h 24m	Non-stop	$16,200$12,100 – $20,200	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	3h 21m	Non-stop	$20,500$14,400 – $26,600	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	3h 17m	Non-stop	$32,600$23,800 – $41,300	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	3h 11m	Non-stop	$30,400$23,100 – $37,700	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	2h 59m	Non-stop	$45,000$34,800 – $55,200	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	5h 28m	Non-stop	$12,600$10,500 – $14,700	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 Queenstown to Melbourne non-stop

103 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 2,110 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 25m
Range: 3,056km

about $17,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation II/SP

Cessna

Pax: 7
Time: 4h 00m
Range: 2,589km

about $20,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

HondaJet HA-420

Honda Aircraft Company

Pax: 6
Time: 3h 34m
Range: 2,660km

about $23,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 3h 17m
Range: 3,150km

about $26,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 2h 57m
Range: 6,300km

about $37,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 3h 15m
Range: 6,075km

about $41,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Queenstown to Melbourne in local time

Take off from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) at about 10:47 local time, after 2h 47m in the air. Melbourne is 2 hours behind Queenstown.

Return flight: Melbourne to Queenstown

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Queenstown to Melbourne price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $11,800; December is the dearest at about $14,200.

$14kDec: about $14,200
$14kJan: about $13,900
$14kFeb: about $13,700
$13kMar: about $12,500
$13kApr: about $12,600
$12kMay: about $11,800
$12kJun: about $11,800
$13kJul: about $12,600
$13kAug: about $12,500
$13kSept: about $12,500
$13kOct: about $12,600

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 Queenstown 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

11private jets at Queenstown Airport

Busiest on Fridays (36% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Arrival

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 away329 jets
Melbourne Airport (MEL)41 km away69 jets
Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV)56 km away22 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.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for Queenstown to Melbourne 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: $20,200
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

Your time is worth

Private jet

$5,050

per person · Cessna Citation II/SP

4h 30m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

6h 12m door to door

You save 1h 43m each, 6h 51m for the group. The jet costs $2,990 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 Queenstown to Melbourne cost?

$12,600 – $55,200

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $23,200 (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 Queenstown Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Melbourne Moorabbin Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureQueenstown Airport (ZQN)Queenstown, New Zealand ArrivalMelbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW)Melbourne, Australia

Fastest flight time: 2h 47mUp to 19 passengers

Queenstown to Melbourne, Frequently Asked Questions

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

Estimated charter prices for the 2,110 km flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Melbourne (MBW) range from about $12,600 in the turboprops category to around $55,200 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 Queenstown to Melbourne by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 2h 47m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

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

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 2,110 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Queenstown to Melbourne?

Right now our empty-leg board has 3 flights leaving the Queenstown area and 0 arriving in the Melbourne area. 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 Queenstown to Melbourne?

About $23,200 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 Queenstown to Melbourne?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $11,800 and December about $14,200. 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): 329, 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 Queenstown to Melbourne

These jets can fly the 2,110 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Hawker 400XP2,570 km range HondaJet HA-4202,660 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.

More private jet routes from Queenstown

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More private jet routes to Melbourne

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