Private charter between Cairns and Hamilton Island starts at US$9,500 aboard a very light jet.
Private jet charter from Cairns (CNS) to Hamilton Island (HTI), and from Hamilton Island (HTI) back to Cairns (CNS).
As the crow flies, Cairns to Hamilton Island is roughly 513 kilometres — 319 miles, or 277 nautical miles.
From A$15,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Cairns to Hamilton Island (and Hamilton Island to Cairns) ranges from US$9,500 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$22,500 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 07m | 1h 00m – 1h 14m | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 03m | 57 min – 1h 09m | A$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 07m | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 05m | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 04m | 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 03m | A$17,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,000 – US$15,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 02m | A$18,000 – A$26,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 00m | A$20,000 – A$28,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 6-8 |
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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
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.
Hamilton Island, Australia: Hamilton Island Airport and Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport.
| Cairns International Airport | Hamilton Island Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YBCS / CNS | YBHM / HTI |
| Longest hard runway | 10,489 ft | 5,591 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 10 ft | 15 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,091 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,158 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,591 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,058 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,391 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,538 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,691 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,768 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,591 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,258 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,091 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,338 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,391 ft spare |
1,480 km 838 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,091 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,058 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,313 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,008 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,391 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,258 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 15 ft spare |
4,600 km 3,958 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 661 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,284 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 691 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,758 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 899 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,578 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 151 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,758 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 291 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,158 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 801 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,758 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 409 ft short |
14,260 km 13,618 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 209 ft short |
11,112 km 10,470 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 409 ft short |
12,960 km 12,318 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 791 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,303 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Mareeba Airport (4,938 ft, 41 km) · Atherton Airport · Yalkulka Airport · Green Island Helipad · Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (6,801 ft, 44 km) · Shute Harbour/Whitsunday Airport · Midge Point · Hideaway Bay Airport
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Cairns–Hamilton Island quote requests within 60 minutes.
Choose your wheels-up time — Cairns–Hamilton Island runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 513 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Cairns–Hamilton Island is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$9,500 – US$22,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 07m gate to gate across the 513 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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 Cairns–Hamilton Island departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Cairns–Hamilton Island 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.
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