Fly private between Maroochydore and Brisbane from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Maroochydore (MCY) to Brisbane (BNE), and from Brisbane (BNE) back to Maroochydore (MCY).
Maroochydore and Brisbane lie approximately 88 km apart (55 mi / 48 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$13,500 for a one-way charter between Maroochydore and Brisbane, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 35 min | 32 min – 39 min | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 31 min | 28 min – 34 min | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 35 min | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 34 min | A$14,000 – A$18,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 31 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 31 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 31 min | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
On Maroochydore–Brisbane, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Maroochydore, Australia: Sunshine Coast Airport.
Brisbane, Australia: Brisbane International Airport and RAAF Base Amberley.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday business corridor: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 05:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Wed is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maroochydore → Brisbane | 196 | 20 min | 13 min | Beech Super King Air (72), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (25), Cessna Citation CJ4 (24), Cessna Citation CJ2 (19) |
| Brisbane → Maroochydore | 161 | 19 min | — | Cessna Citation CJ4 (52), Beech Super King Air (38), Cessna Citation CJ2 (20), Learjet 45 (15) |
357 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
357 business-aviation flights were tracked between Maroochydore and Brisbane from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 6.8 a week, on 224 separate days.
60% were jets and 40% turboprops. 196 flights set out from the Maroochydore side and 161 from the Brisbane side.
Busiest full month: September 2025 (45 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Thursday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Maroochydore | Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) – 357 flights |
| Brisbane | Brisbane International Airport (BNE) – 198 flights; Brisbane Archerfield Airport – 159 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Sunshine Coast Airport | Brisbane International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YBSU / MCY | YBBN / BNE |
| Longest hard runway | 9,186 ft | 11,680 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 15 ft | 13 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Maroochydore to Brisbane can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Sunshine Coast Airport has 9,186 ft and Brisbane International Airport 11,680 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 88 km.
Alternates within range: Gympie Airport (4,600 ft, 51 km) · Noosa Airport · Caloundra Airport · Caboolture Airport · RAAF Base Amberley (9,997 ft, 49 km) · Brisbane Archerfield Airport (4,859 ft, 24 km) · Redcliffe Airport · Caboolture Airport
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Maroochydore and Brisbane.
Guide pricing on Maroochydore–Brisbane is published clearly: US$8,000 – US$13,500. 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.
The Maroochydore to Brisbane route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$8,000 – US$13,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 35 min gate to gate across the 88 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Maroochydore–Brisbane charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 357 business-aviation flights between Maroochydore and Brisbane – about 6.8 a week, flown on 224 different days. Thursday was the busiest day of the week and September 2025 the busiest full month (45 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) – 357 flights on the Maroochydore side, and Brisbane International Airport (BNE) – 198 flights; Brisbane Archerfield Airport – 159 flights on the Brisbane side.
60% of the tracked flights were jets and 40% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Beech Super King Air.
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