Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 12m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide priceA$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500)
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Fly private between Esperance and Perth from US$9,500 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Esperance (EPR) to Perth (PER) and Perth to Esperance — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Esperance and Perth is about 581 km (361 miles), or 313 nautical miles.
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Expect US$9,500 – US$23,000 for a one-way charter between Esperance and Perth, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 12m | 1h 05m – 1h 19m | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 09m | 1h 02m – 1h 16m | A$18,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 12m | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 10m | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 09m | 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 09m | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 07m | A$19,000 – A$27,000 (~US$12,500 – US$17,500) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 05m | A$21,000 – A$29,000 (~US$14,000 – US$19,000) | 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.
What determines the price between Esperance and Perth? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Esperance, Australia: Esperance Airport.
Perth, Australia: Perth International Airport, RAAF Base Pearce and RAAF Gingin.
| Esperance Airport | Perth International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YESP / EPR | YPPH / PER |
| Longest hard runway | 4,921 ft | 11,299 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 470 ft | 67 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,921 ft at Esperance Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,421 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,073 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,921 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,973 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,721 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,453 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,021 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,683 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,921 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,173 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,421 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,253 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,721 ft spare |
1,480 km 753 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,421 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,973 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,643 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,923 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 721 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,173 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 655 ft short |
4,600 km 3,873 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 9 ft short |
5,926 km 5,199 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 21 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,673 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 229 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,493 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 519 ft short |
7,400 km 6,673 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 379 ft short |
7,800 km 7,073 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 131 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,673 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,079 ft short |
14,260 km 13,533 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 879 ft short |
11,112 km 10,385 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,079 ft short |
12,960 km 12,233 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 121 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,218 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: RAAF Base Pearce (8,002 ft, 31 km) · RAAF Gingin (5,997 ft, 54 km) · Perth Jandakot Airport (4,948 ft, 19 km) · Rottnest Island Airport (4,242 ft, 41 km)
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 4-6 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Pets are welcome on every Esperance–Perth charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
The Esperance to Perth route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$9,500 – US$23,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 12m gate to gate across the 581 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Esperance–Perth 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.