Private Jet Charter Sydney (WSI) to Essendon Fields (MEB)

Fly privately from [Duplicate] Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) to Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), a 676 km (365 nm) flight, from 1h 10m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $5,800 all-in.

Distance: 676 km
Fastest: 1h 10m
From: $5,800
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Sydney to Essendon Fields?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
1h 32m
Est. price
$9,300
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
1h 22m
Est. price
$8,600
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
1h 21m
Est. price
$12,500
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
1h 19m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
1h 17m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
1h 14m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
2h 01m
Est. price
$5,800
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	1h 32m	Non-stop	$9,300$5,100 – $13,500	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	1h 22m	Non-stop	$8,600$5,100 – $12,100	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	1h 21m	Non-stop	$12,500$6,300 – $18,600	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	1h 19m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	1h 17m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	1h 14m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	2h 01m	Non-stop	$5,800$3,700 – $7,900	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 Sydney to Essendon Fields non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 676 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax: 7
Time: 2h 23m
Range: 1,700km

about $7,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 1h 36m
Range: 2,450km

about $12,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 1h 40m
Range: 2,161km

about $13,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 20m
Range: 3,150km

about $18,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 1h 20m
Range: 6,480km

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 1h 19m
Range: 6,075km

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Sydney to Essendon Fields in local time

Take off from [Duplicate] Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) at about 11:10 local time, after 1h 10m in the air. Essendon Fields is on the same time as Sydney.

Return flight: Essendon Fields to Sydney

Empty legs near this route

Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) → Gold Coast (OOL)Nov 10, 2026 · Bombardier Global Express · 14 seatsOn request

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Sydney to Essendon Fields price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $5,400; December is the dearest at about $6,500.

$6.5kDec: about $6,500
$6.4kJan: about $6,400
$6.3kFeb: about $6,300
$5.7kMar: about $5,700
$5.8kApr: about $5,800
$5.4kMay: about $5,400
$5.4kJun: about $5,400
$5.8kJul: about $5,800
$5.8kAug: about $5,800
$5.8kSept: about $5,800
$5.8kOct: about $5,800

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 Sydney and Essendon Fields

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

No jets counted at WSI in the last 30 days (tracking coverage is thin in some regions).

Other private-jet airports near Sydney

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)43 km away333 jets
Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU)26 km away269 jets
RAAF Base Richmond (XRH)32 km away4 jets

Arrival

325private jets at Melbourne Essendon Airport

Busiest on Wednesdays (18% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Essendon Fields

Melbourne Airport (MEL)9 km away69 jets
Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV)52 km away19 jets
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW)33 km away17 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 Sydney to Essendon Fields 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: $12,850
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

$3,030

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

2h 6m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 22m door to door

You save 2h 16m each, 9h 2m for the group. The jet costs $2,040 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 Sydney to Essendon Fields cost?

$5,800 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $9,500 (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 [Duplicate] Western Sydney International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Melbourne Essendon Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

Departure[Duplicate] Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)Sydney, Australia ArrivalMelbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)Essendon Fields, Australia

Fastest flight time: 1h 10mUp to 19 passengers

Sydney to Essendon Fields, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Sydney to Essendon Fields cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 676 km flight from Sydney (WSI) to Essendon Fields (MEB) range from about $5,800 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 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 Sydney to Essendon Fields by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 10m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Sydney to Essendon Fields non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 676 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Sydney to Essendon Fields?

Right now our empty-leg board has 1 flight leaving the Sydney area and 0 arriving in the Essendon Fields 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 Sydney to Essendon Fields?

About $9,500 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 Sydney to Essendon Fields?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $5,400 and December about $6,500. 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 Sydney?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 333, 43 km from WSI. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Sydney.

Which airport do private jets use most near Essendon Fields?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB): 325, so MEB is the main private-jet airport for Essendon Fields. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Essendon Fields.

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Aircraft for Sydney to Essendon Fields

These jets can fly the 676 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km range Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

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More private jet routes to Essendon Fields

Hobart (HBA) → Essendon Fields610 km Adelaide (ADL) → Essendon Fields649 km Sydney Mascot (SYD) → Essendon Fields705 km Williamtown (NTL) → Essendon Fields834 km Toowoomba (WTB) → Essendon Fields1,301 km Gold Coast (OOL) → Essendon Fields1,331 km Brisbane (BNE) → Essendon Fields1,383 km Maroochydore (MCY) → Essendon Fields1,457 km Queenstown (ZQN) → Essendon Fields2,138 km

More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Sydney and private jet charter in Essendon Fields.