Fly private between Lord Howe Island and Sydney from US$9,500 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Sydney (SYD), and from Sydney (SYD) back to Lord Howe Island (LDH).
Lord Howe Island and Sydney lie approximately 785 km apart (488 mi / 424 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Lord Howe Island to Sydney (and Sydney to Lord Howe Island) ranges from US$9,500 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$28,500 for a short-field turboprop such as the De Havilland Twin Otter 400. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. It seats and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. It seats and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. It seats 7-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. 6-9 seats and 1,980 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. 9-12 seats and 1,480 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | On request | |||
| Turboprop | On request | |||
| Turboprop | On request | 7-8 | ||
| Short-Field Turboprop | On request | 6-9 | ||
| Short-Field Turboprop | On request | 9-12 |
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.
What determines the price between Lord Howe Island and Sydney? 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Lord Howe Island, Australia: Lord Howe Island Airport.
Sydney, Australia: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and RAAF Base Richmond.
| Lord Howe Island Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YLHI / LDH | YSSY / SYD |
| Longest hard runway | — | 12,999 ft |
| Surface | B | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 5 ft | 21 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 11,499 ft spare |
1,800 km 818 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 10,999 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,718 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 9,799 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,198 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 10,099 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,428 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 9,999 ft spare |
2,900 km 1,918 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 9,499 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,718 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 9,721 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,668 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 8,799 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,918 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 7,423 ft spare |
4,600 km 3,618 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 8,069 ft spare |
5,926 km 4,944 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 8,099 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,418 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 8,307 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,238 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 7,559 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,418 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 7,699 ft spare |
7,800 km 6,818 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 8,209 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,418 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 6,999 ft spare |
14,260 km 13,278 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 7,199 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,130 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 6,999 ft spare |
12,960 km 11,978 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 8,199 ft spare |
11,945 km 10,963 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (12,139 ft, 43 km) · RAAF Base Richmond (7,001 ft, 53 km) · Sydney Bankstown Airport (4,644 ft, 17 km) · Camden Airport (4,804 ft, 46 km)
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Choose your wheels-up time — Lord Howe Island–Sydney runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Demand on Lord Howe Island–Sydney comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$9,500 – US$28,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly gate to gate across the 785 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Short-Field Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Lord Howe Island–Sydney 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.
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