Charter Melbourne to Perth privately from US$50,500, about 3h 46m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Melbourne (MEL) ⇄ Perth (PER) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Melbourne and Perth lie approximately 2,700 km apart (1,678 mi / 1,458 nm) on a direct routing.
From A$77,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$50,500 – US$131,500 for a one-way charter between Melbourne and Perth, 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. | 3h 46m | 3h 23m – 4h 09m | A$77,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 30m | 3h 09m – 3h 51m | A$110,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 46m | A$77,000 – A$110,000 (~US$50,500 – US$70,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 44m | A$85,000 – A$110,000 (~US$55,500 – US$70,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 35m | A$93,000 – A$110,000 (~US$60,500 – US$70,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 30m | A$110,000 – A$150,000 (~US$69,000 – US$96,500) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 30m | A$120,000 – A$150,000 (~US$76,000 – US$100,000) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 35m | A$130,000 – A$150,000 (~US$83,000 – US$100,000) | 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.
On Melbourne–Perth, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Melbourne, Australia: Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport and Melbourne Avalon International Airport.
Perth, Australia: Perth International Airport, RAAF Base Pearce and RAAF Gingin.
| Melbourne Airport | Perth International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YMML / MEL | YPPH / PER |
| Longest hard runway | 11,998 ft | 11,299 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 434 ft | 67 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 8,099 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,195 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 8,399 ft spare |
2,410 km 965 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 7,799 ft spare |
3,700 km 325 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 8,021 ft spare |
3,650 km 275 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 7,099 ft spare |
3,900 km 525 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 5,723 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,225 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 6,369 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,551 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 6,399 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,025 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 6,607 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,845 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 5,859 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,025 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 5,999 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,425 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 6,509 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,025 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,299 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,885 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 5,499 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,737 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,299 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,585 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 6,499 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,570 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
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 Pearce (8,002 ft, 31 km) · RAAF Gingin (5,997 ft, 54 km) · Perth Jandakot Airport (4,948 ft, 19 km) · Rottnest Island Airport (4,242 ft, 41 km)
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Melbourne–Perth trip to about 3h 46m gate to gate.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Melbourne and Perth.
Guide pricing on Melbourne–Perth is published clearly: US$50,500 – US$131,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
Melbourne–Perth is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$50,500 – US$131,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 3h 46m gate to gate over 2,700 km (1,678 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Melbourne–Perth 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.
