Private charter between Melbourne and Wellington starts at US$49,000 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG) and Wellington to Melbourne — timed and priced alike.
Melbourne and Wellington lie approximately 2,590 km apart (1,609 mi / 1,399 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Melbourne–Wellington spans US$49,000 – US$127,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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 (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 38m | 3h 16m – 4h 00m | US$49,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 23m | 3h 03m – 3h 43m | US$67,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 38m | US$49,000 – US$68,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 36m | US$54,000 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 27m | US$59,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 23m | US$67,000 – US$94,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 23m | US$73,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 27m | US$80,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Melbourne–Wellington charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs across the regions you cross, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Melbourne, Australia: Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport and Melbourne Avalon International Airport.
Wellington, New Zealand: Wellington International Airport.
| Melbourne Airport | Wellington International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YMML / MEL | NZWN / WLG |
| Longest hard runway | 11,998 ft | 6,352 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 434 ft | 41 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 3,152 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,058 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,452 ft spare |
2,410 km 828 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,852 ft spare |
3,700 km 462 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3,074 ft spare |
3,650 km 412 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 2,152 ft spare |
3,900 km 662 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 776 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,362 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,422 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,688 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,452 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,162 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,660 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,982 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 912 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,162 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,052 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,562 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,562 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,162 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 352 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,022 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 552 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,874 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 352 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,722 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,552 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,707 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: 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) · Paraparaumu Airport (4,429 ft, 49 km) · Martinborough Airport · Marlborough Sounds Water Aerodrome · Queens Wharf Heliport
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Melbourne–Wellington quote requests within 60 minutes.
Choose your wheels-up time — Melbourne–Wellington runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 2,590 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Melbourne and Wellington.
Melbourne–Wellington is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$49,000 – US$127,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 3h 38m gate to gate over 2,590 km (1,609 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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 Melbourne–Wellington 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: Wellington to Melbourne runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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