Fly private between Devonport and Melbourne from US$8,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Devonport (DPO) to Melbourne (MEL), and from Melbourne (MEL) back to Devonport (DPO).
As the crow flies, Devonport to Melbourne is roughly 412 kilometres — 256 miles, or 223 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Devonport–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. 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. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 58 min | 52 min – 1h 04m | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 56 min | 50 min – 1h 02m | A$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 13m | 1h 06m – 1h 20m | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 58 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 57 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 56 min | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 56 min | A$17,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,000 – US$15,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 55 min | A$18,000 – A$26,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 53 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 13m | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 10m | 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.
Jet charter costs between Devonport and Melbourne are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Devonport, Australia: Devonport Airport and Wynyard Airport.
Melbourne, Australia: Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport and Melbourne Avalon International Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Devonport: Burnie (BWT), Devonport (DPO); Melbourne: Essendon Fields (MEB), Geelong/Melbourne (AVV), Melbourne (MBW).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Sat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport → Melbourne | 31 | 40 min | 33 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (20), Beech Super King Air (3), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (2), Pilatus PC-12 (2) |
| Melbourne → Devonport | 32 | 38 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (24), Cessna Citation CJ2 (2), Pilatus PC-12 (1), Embraer Praetor 500 (1) |
63 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Devonport Airport | Melbourne Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YDPO / DPO | YMML / MEL |
| Longest hard runway | 6,030 ft | 11,998 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 33 ft | 434 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Devonport to Melbourne can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. The tighter of the two runways is Devonport Airport at 6,030 ft, against the 6,000 ft needed by the most demanding type on the list, the Bombardier Global 7500 — 30 ft of margin. The leg is 412 km.
Alternates within range: Wynyard Airport (5,413 ft, 62 km) · Long Hill Airport · The Vale Airport · George Town Airport · 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)
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Devonport to Melbourne.
Pets are welcome on every Devonport–Melbourne charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
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 Devonport–Melbourne quote requests within 60 minutes.
Devonport–Melbourne is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
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 58 min airborne across the 412 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Devonport–Melbourne charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Devonport–Melbourne charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Melbourne to Devonport runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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