Fly private between Cairns and Melbourne from US$31,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Cairns (CNS) to Melbourne (MEL), and from Melbourne (MEL) back to Cairns (CNS).
Cairns and Melbourne lie approximately 2,314 km apart (1,438 mi / 1,249 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$31,500 – US$86,000 for a one-way charter between Cairns and Melbourne, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 18m | 2h 58m – 3h 38m | A$69,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 04m | 2h 46m – 3h 22m | A$94,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 18m | A$69,000 – A$96,000 (~US$45,000 – US$63,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 15m | A$76,000 – A$110,000 (~US$49,500 – US$69,500) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 07m | A$83,000 – A$110,000 (~US$54,000 – US$70,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 04m | A$94,000 – A$130,000 (~US$61,500 – US$86,000) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 04m | A$100,000 – A$140,000 (~US$67,500 – US$94,500) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 07m | A$110,000 – A$150,000 (~US$74,000 – US$100,000) | 9-12 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
The guide range for Cairns–Melbourne is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Cairns, Australia: Cairns International Airport.
Melbourne, Australia: Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport and Melbourne Avalon International Airport.
| Cairns International Airport | Melbourne Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YBCS / CNS | YMML / MEL |
| Longest hard runway | 10,489 ft | 11,998 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 10 ft | 434 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 7,289 ft spare |
2,180 km 713 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 7,589 ft spare |
2,410 km 483 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,989 ft spare |
3,700 km 807 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 7,211 ft spare |
3,650 km 757 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 6,289 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,007 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,913 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,707 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,559 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,033 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,589 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,507 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,797 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,327 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 5,049 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,507 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 5,189 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,907 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,699 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,507 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,489 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,367 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,689 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,219 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,489 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,067 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,689 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,052 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Mareeba Airport (4,938 ft, 41 km) · Atherton Airport · Yalkulka Airport · Green Island Helipad · Melbourne Essendon Airport (6,302 ft, 9 km) · Melbourne Avalon International Airport (10,000 ft, 52 km) · RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base (4,508 ft, 30 km) · Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (4,380 ft, 41 km)
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Our team responds to Cairns–Melbourne quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
Choose your wheels-up time — Cairns–Melbourne runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Demand on Cairns–Melbourne comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$31,500 – US$86,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 3h 18m gate to gate across the 2,314 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Cairns–Melbourne departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Cairns–Melbourne charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
