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Private Jet Charter Wanaka (WKA) to Geelong/Melbourne (AVV)

Fly privately from Wanaka Airport (WKA) to Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV), a 2,186 km (1,180 nm) flight, from 2h 52m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $13,000 all-in.

Distance
2,186 km
Fastest
2h 52m
From
$13,000
Non-stop sizes
6
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Wanaka to Geelong/Melbourne?

  • Very Light JetsFuel stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    5h 03m
    Est. price
    $18,300

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

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    3h 30m
    Est. price
    $16,500

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

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    3h 27m
    Est. price
    $20,900

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    3h 23m
    Est. price
    $33,300

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    3h 17m
    Est. price
    $31,100

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    3h 05m
    Est. price
    $46,000

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    5h 38m
    Est. price
    $13,000

    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 Wanaka to Geelong/Melbourne non-stop

101 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 2,186 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
4h 34m

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

Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond exteriorLight

Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

Mitsubishi

Pax
8
Time
3h 42m

about $20,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

HondaJet HA-420 exteriorVery Light

HondaJet HA-420

Honda Aircraft Company

Pax
6
Time
3h 41m

about $24,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
3h 24m

about $27,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation X+ exteriorHeavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax
9
Time
3h 03m

about $38,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
3h 21m

about $42,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Wanaka to Geelong/Melbourne in local time

Take off from Wanaka Airport (WKA) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) at about 10:52 local time, after 2h 52m in the air. Geelong/Melbourne is 2 hours behind Wanaka.

Return flight: Geelong/Melbourne to Wanaka

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Wanaka to Geelong/Melbourne price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $12,100; December is the dearest at about $14,600.
  1. Dec: about $14,600
  2. Jan: about $14,200
  3. Feb: about $14,000
  4. Mar: about $12,800
  5. Apr: about $12,900
  6. May: about $12,100
  7. Jun: about $12,100
  8. Jul: about $12,900
  9. Aug: about $12,900
  10. Sept: about $12,900
  11. Oct: 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.

Private jet traffic at Wanaka and Geelong/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

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

Other private-jet airports near Wanaka

Arrival

19private jets at Melbourne Avalon International Airport

Busiest on Fridays (32% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Geelong/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 Wanaka to Geelong/Melbourne on your date.

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
$21,850
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

$5,150

per person · Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

4h 12m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

6h 18m door to door

You save 2h 6m each, 8h 25m for the group. The jet costs $3,030 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 Wanaka to Geelong/Melbourne cost?

$13,000 – $56,200

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $23,800 (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 Wanaka Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Melbourne Avalon International Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureWanaka Airport (WKA)Wanaka, New ZealandArrivalMelbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV)Geelong/Melbourne, Australia
Fastest flight time: 2h 52mUp to 19 passengers

Wanaka to Geelong/Melbourne, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Wanaka to Geelong/Melbourne cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 2,186 km flight from Wanaka (WKA) to Geelong/Melbourne (AVV) range from about $13,000 in the turboprops category to around $56,200 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 Wanaka to Geelong/Melbourne by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 2h 52m 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 Wanaka to Geelong/Melbourne non-stop?
Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 2,186 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, Cessna Citation XLS+.
Can I book an empty leg from Wanaka to Geelong/Melbourne?
Right now our empty-leg board has 3 flights leaving the Wanaka area and 0 arriving in the Geelong/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 Wanaka to Geelong/Melbourne?
About $23,800 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 Wanaka to Geelong/Melbourne?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $12,100 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.
Which airport do private jets use most near Geelong/Melbourne?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB): 325, 52 km from AVV. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Geelong/Melbourne.

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Aircraft for Wanaka to Geelong/Melbourne

These jets can fly the 2,186 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

HondaJet HA-4202,660 km rangeBeechcraft King Air B2002,926 km rangeNextant 400XTi3,480 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier 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 Wanaka

Wanaka → Christchurch (CHC)296 kmWanaka → Wellington (WLG)589 kmWanaka → Auckland (AKL)975 kmWanaka → Hobart (HBA)1,752 kmWanaka → Sydney Mascot (SYD)1,955 kmWanaka → Sydney (WSI)1,990 kmWanaka → Williamtown (NTL)2,002 kmWanaka → Melbourne (MEL)2,177 kmWanaka → Gold Coast (OOL)2,309 kmWanaka → Brisbane (BNE)2,403 kmWanaka → Toowoomba (WTB)2,458 kmWanaka → Maroochydore (MCY)2,479 km

More private jet routes to Geelong/Melbourne

Launceston (LST) → Geelong/Melbourne455 kmCanberra (CBR) → Geelong/Melbourne520 kmHobart (HBA) → Geelong/Melbourne592 kmAdelaide (ADL) → Geelong/Melbourne632 kmSydney Mascot (SYD) → Geelong/Melbourne756 kmWilliamtown (NTL) → Geelong/Melbourne886 kmGold Coast (OOL) → Geelong/Melbourne1,382 kmBrisbane (BNE) → Geelong/Melbourne1,433 kmMaroochydore (MCY) → Geelong/Melbourne1,507 km

More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Wanaka and private jet charter in Geelong/Melbourne.

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