Fly private between Canberra and Melbourne from US$8,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Canberra (CBR) to Melbourne (MEL), and from Melbourne (MEL) back to Canberra (CBR).
As the crow flies, Canberra to Melbourne is roughly 470 kilometres — 292 miles, or 254 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Canberra–Melbourne spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 03m | 57 min – 1h 09m | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 00m | 54 min – 1h 06m | A$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 20m | 1h 12m – 1h 28m | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 03m | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 02m | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 00m | 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 00m | A$17,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,000 – US$15,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 59 min | A$18,000 – A$26,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 57 min | A$20,000 – A$28,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 20m | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 16m | A$14,000 – A$18,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
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.
Every Canberra–Melbourne quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Canberra, Australia: Canberra Airport.
Melbourne, Australia: Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport and Melbourne Avalon International Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Canberra: Canberra (CBR); Melbourne: Essendon Fields (MEB), Geelong/Melbourne (AVV), Melbourne (MEL).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 02:00 UTC.
Canberra→Melbourne runs about 10 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Fri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra → Melbourne | 53 | 54 min | 43 min | Dassault Falcon 7X (25), Cessna Citation Mustang (7), Embraer Phenom 300 (4), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (3) |
| Melbourne → Canberra | 32 | 44 min | — | Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (7), Cessna Citation Mustang (4), Bombardier Challenger (4), Dassault Falcon 7X (3) |
85 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Canberra Airport | Melbourne Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YSCB / CBR | YMML / MEL |
| Longest hard runway | 10,771 ft | 11,998 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,886 ft | 434 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Canberra to Melbourne can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Canberra Airport has 10,771 ft and Melbourne Airport 11,998 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 470 km.
Alternates within range: Collector Airport · Braidwood Airport · Majura Training Area Heliport · Southcare Base - Canberra Heliport · 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)
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Canberra–Melbourne when the time is right.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Canberra–Melbourne trip to about 1h 03m gate to gate.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
The Canberra to Melbourne 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$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 03m gate to gate across the 470 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop 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 Canberra–Melbourne 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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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