Private charter between Flinders Island and Launceston starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Flinders Island (FLS) to Launceston (LST) and Launceston to Flinders Island — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Flinders Island and Launceston is about 174 km (108 miles), or 94 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Flinders Island–Launceston spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 45 min | 41 min – 50 min | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 45 min | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 43 min | A$14,000 – A$18,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
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.
The guide range for Flinders Island–Launceston is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Flinders Island, Australia: Flinders Island Airport.
Launceston, Australia: Launceston Airport.
| Flinders Island Airport | Launceston Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YFLI / FLS | YMLT / LST |
| Longest hard runway | — | 6,499 ft |
| Surface | X | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 10 ft | 562 ft |
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,999 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,582 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 4,499 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,482 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 3,299 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,962 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,599 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,192 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 3,499 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,682 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,999 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,762 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 5,299 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,262 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,999 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,482 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3,221 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,432 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 2,299 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,682 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 923 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,382 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,569 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,708 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,599 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,182 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,807 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,002 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,059 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,182 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,199 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,582 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,709 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,182 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 499 ft spare |
14,260 km 14,042 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 699 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,894 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 499 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,742 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,699 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,727 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Lady Barron Aerodrome · Killiecrankie Airfield · Cape Barren Island Airport · Clarke Island Airport · Longdown Airport · Valley Field Airport · Cranbourn Airfield · Campbell Town Airport
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 6-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Demand on Flinders Island–Launceston 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$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 45 min gate to gate across the 174 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Flinders Island–Launceston charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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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