Charter Melbourne to Adelaide privately from US$9,500, about 1h 17m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide (ADL) and Adelaide to Melbourne — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Melbourne to Adelaide is roughly 641 kilometres — 398 miles, or 346 nautical miles.
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Expect US$9,500 – US$24,500 for a one-way charter between Melbourne and Adelaide, 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. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 17m | 1h 09m – 1h 25m | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 13m | 1h 06m – 1h 20m | A$19,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 17m | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 15m | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 13m | 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 13m | A$19,000 – A$27,000 (~US$12,500 – US$17,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 11m | A$21,000 – A$29,000 (~US$14,000 – US$19,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 09m | A$23,000 – A$32,000 (~US$15,000 – US$21,000) | 6-8 |
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.
The guide range for Melbourne–Adelaide 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:
Melbourne, Australia: Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport and Melbourne Avalon International Airport.
Adelaide, Australia: Adelaide International Airport and RAAF Base Edinburgh.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Melbourne: Essendon Fields (MEB), Geelong/Melbourne (AVV), Melbourne (MEL, MBW), Point Cook (YMPC); Adelaide: Adelaide (ADL, YPPF).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Melbourne→Adelaide runs about 8 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Adelaide | 117 | 78 min | 55 min | Pilatus PC-12 (22), Cessna Citation CJ2 (16), Cessna CitationJet (13), Bombardier Challenger (11) |
| Adelaide → Melbourne | 133 | 70 min | — | Pilatus PC-12 (32), Cessna Citation CJ2 (26), Bombardier Challenger (13), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (10) |
250 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Melbourne Airport | Adelaide International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YMML / MEL | YPAD / ADL |
| Longest hard runway | 11,998 ft | 10,171 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 434 ft | 20 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Melbourne to Adelaide can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Melbourne Airport has 11,998 ft and Adelaide International Airport 10,171 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 641 km.
Alternates within range: 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) · RAAF Base Edinburgh (8,399 ft, 28 km) · Adelaide Parafield Airport (4,429 ft, 19 km) · Gawler Airport · Aldinga Airport (2,515 ft, 38 km)
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Melbourne and Adelaide.
We publish the price band (US$9,500 – US$24,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Melbourne to Adelaide.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Melbourne–Adelaide is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$9,500 – US$24,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 17m gate to gate across the 641 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Melbourne–Adelaide 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.
Of course: Adelaide to Melbourne runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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