Charter Hobart to Melbourne privately from US$9,500, about 1h 16m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Hobart (HBA) to Melbourne (MEL), and from Melbourne (MEL) back to Hobart (HBA).
The straight-line distance between Hobart and Melbourne is about 618 km (384 miles), or 333 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Hobart–Melbourne spans US$9,500 – US$24,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 16m | 1h 08m – 1h 24m | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 12m | 1h 05m – 1h 19m | A$18,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 16m | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 13m | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 12m | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 12m | A$18,000 – A$26,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 10m | A$20,000 – A$28,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 07m | A$22,000 – A$31,000 (~US$14,500 – US$20,500) | 6-8 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Every Hobart–Melbourne quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Hobart, Australia: Hobart International Airport.
Melbourne, Australia: Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport and Melbourne Avalon International Airport.
| Hobart International Airport | Melbourne Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YMHB / HBA | YMML / MEL |
| Longest hard runway | 8,947 ft | 11,998 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 13 ft | 434 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Hobart to Melbourne can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Hobart International Airport has 8,947 ft and Melbourne Airport 11,998 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 618 km.
Alternates within range: Cambridge Aerodrome (3,200 ft, 3 km) · Sandfly Airport · Lagoon Bay Airport · Bruny Island Airport · 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)
Guide pricing on Hobart–Melbourne is published clearly: US$9,500 – US$24,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Demand on Hobart–Melbourne comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$9,500 – US$24,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 16m gate to gate over 618 km (384 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Hobart–Melbourne departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Melbourne to Hobart runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
