Private charter between Cairns and Lockhart River starts at US$9,500 aboard a very light jet.
This route runs both ways — Cairns (CNS) to Lockhart River (IRG) and Lockhart River to Cairns — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Cairns and Lockhart River is about 525 km (326 miles), or 284 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Cairns–Lockhart River spans US$9,500 – US$22,500: 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. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 08m | 1h 01m – 1h 15m | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 04m | 58 min – 1h 10m | A$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 08m | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 06m | 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 04m | A$17,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,000 – US$15,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 03m | A$18,000 – A$26,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 01m | A$20,000 – A$28,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 6-8 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Cairns–Lockhart River charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Cairns, Australia: Cairns International Airport.
Lockhart River, Australia: Lockhart River Airport.
| Cairns International Airport | Lockhart River Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YBCS / CNS | YLHR / IRG |
| Longest hard runway | 10,489 ft | 4,919 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 10 ft | 77 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,919 ft at Lockhart River Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,419 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,143 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,919 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,043 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,719 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,523 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,019 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,753 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,919 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,243 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,419 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,323 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,719 ft spare |
1,480 km 823 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,419 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,043 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,641 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,993 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 719 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,243 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 657 ft short |
4,600 km 3,943 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 11 ft short |
5,926 km 5,269 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 19 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,743 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 227 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,563 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 521 ft short |
7,400 km 6,743 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 381 ft short |
7,800 km 7,143 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 129 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,743 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,081 ft short |
14,260 km 13,603 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 881 ft short |
11,112 km 10,455 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,081 ft short |
12,960 km 12,303 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 119 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,288 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Mareeba Airport (4,938 ft, 41 km) · Atherton Airport · Yalkulka Airport · Green Island Helipad · Wattle Hills Airport · Batavia Downs Airport
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Cairns and Lockhart River is built around your itinerary.
Demand on Cairns–Lockhart River comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$9,500 – US$22,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 08m gate to gate over 525 km (326 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Cairns–Lockhart River charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Cairns–Lockhart River 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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