Fly private between Lord Howe Island and Sydney from US$9,500 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant, guaranteed 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 very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$28,500 for a midsize jet such as the Cessna Citation XLS+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 29m | 1h 20m – 1h 38m | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 24m | 1h 16m – 1h 32m | A$21,000 | 6-8 |
| Midsize Jet | 1h 23m | 1h 15m – 1h 31m | A$31,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 29m | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 27m | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 25m | 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 24m | A$21,000 – A$30,000 (~US$14,000 – US$19,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 22m | A$24,000 – A$33,000 (~US$15,500 – US$21,500) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 19m | A$26,000 – A$36,000 (~US$17,000 – US$23,500) | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 23m | A$31,000 – A$44,000 (~US$20,500 – US$28,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 22m | A$34,000 – A$48,000 (~US$22,500 – US$31,500) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 19m | A$37,000 – A$52,000 (~US$24,500 – US$34,000) | 8-10 |
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.
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 very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 29m airborne across the 785 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Midsize Jet. We lead with a very light jet 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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