Private charter between Hamilton Island and Melbourne starts at US$28,000 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Hamilton Island (HTI) to Melbourne (MEL) and Melbourne to Hamilton Island — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Hamilton Island to Melbourne is roughly 1,966 kilometres — 1,221 miles, or 1,061 nautical miles.
From A$43,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$28,000 – US$76,500 for a one-way charter between Hamilton Island and Melbourne, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
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 51m | 2h 34m – 3h 08m | A$60,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 40m | 2h 24m – 2h 56m | A$83,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 51m | A$60,000 – A$85,000 (~US$39,500 – US$55,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 50m | A$67,000 – A$93,000 (~US$43,500 – US$61,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 43m | A$73,000 – A$100,000 (~US$47,500 – US$66,500) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 40m | A$83,000 – A$120,000 (~US$54,500 – US$76,500) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 40m | A$92,000 – A$130,000 (~US$60,000 – US$84,000) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 43m | A$100,000 – A$140,000 (~US$65,500 – US$92,000) | 9-12 |
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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Hamilton Island, Australia: Hamilton Island Airport and Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport.
Melbourne, Australia: Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport and Melbourne Avalon International Airport.
| Hamilton Island Airport | Melbourne Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YBHM / HTI | YMML / MEL |
| Longest hard runway | 5,591 ft | 11,998 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 15 ft | 434 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,391 ft spare |
2,180 km 278 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,691 ft spare |
2,410 km 48 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,091 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,242 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,313 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,192 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,391 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,442 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 15 ft spare |
4,600 km 2,142 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 661 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,468 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 691 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,942 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 899 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,762 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 151 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,942 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 291 ft spare |
7,800 km 5,342 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 801 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,942 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 409 ft short |
14,260 km 11,802 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 209 ft short |
11,112 km 8,654 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 409 ft short |
12,960 km 10,502 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 791 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,487 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (6,801 ft, 44 km) · Shute Harbour/Whitsunday Airport · Midge Point · Hideaway Bay 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)
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 2h 51m to your destination. That's the full journey.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Hamilton Island–Melbourne is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$28,000 – US$76,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 2h 51m gate to gate over 1,966 km (1,221 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 Hamilton Island–Melbourne departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Hamilton Island–Melbourne 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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