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 midsize jet such as the Cessna Citation XLS+. 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.
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.
| 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 |
| Midsize Jet | 1h 02m | 56 min – 1h 08m | A$24,000 | 7-9 |
| 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 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 02m | A$24,000 – A$34,000 (~US$16,000 – US$22,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 02m | A$27,000 – A$38,000 (~US$17,500 – US$25,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 00m | A$29,000 – A$41,000 (~US$19,000 – US$27,000) | 8-10 |
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. The confirmed quote is always checked against live availability, so you see a real number, not a range.
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.
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 airborne across the 513 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Midsize 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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