Private charter between Darwin and Alice Springs starts at US$20,500 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly Darwin (DRW) ⇄ Alice Springs (ASP) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Darwin to Alice Springs is roughly 1,306 kilometres — 812 miles, or 705 nautical miles.
From A$31,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Darwin–Alice Springs spans US$20,500 – US$56,000: 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. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 02m | 1h 50m – 2h 14m | A$44,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 54m | 1h 43m – 2h 05m | A$61,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 02m | A$44,000 – A$62,000 (~US$29,000 – US$40,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 01m | A$49,000 – A$68,000 (~US$32,000 – US$44,500) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 56m | A$54,000 – A$74,000 (~US$35,000 – US$48,500) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 54m | A$61,000 – A$86,000 (~US$40,000 – US$56,000) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 54m | A$67,000 – A$94,000 (~US$44,000 – US$61,500) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 1h 56m | A$73,000 – A$100,000 (~US$48,000 – US$67,000) | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Every Darwin–Alice Springs 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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Darwin, Australia: Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin.
Alice Springs, Australia: Alice Springs Airport.
| Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin | Alice Springs Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YPDN / DRW | YBAS / ASP |
| Longest hard runway | 11,004 ft | 7,999 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 103 ft | 1,789 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Darwin to Alice Springs can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin has 11,004 ft and Alice Springs Airport 7,999 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 1,306 km.
Alternates within range: Delissaville Airport · Emkaytee (Unlic) Airport · Palmer Airport · Robertson Barracks Heliport (59 ft, 10 km) · Santa Teresa Airport · Deep Well Airport · Ross River Airport
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Darwin–Alice Springs sector leaves when you do.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 1,306 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
The Darwin to Alice Springs route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$20,500 – US$56,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 2h 02m gate to gate over 1,306 km (812 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Darwin–Alice Springs departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Darwin–Alice Springs 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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