Fly private between Melbourne and Townsville from US$28,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
We fly Melbourne (MEL) ⇄ Townsville (TSV) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Townsville is about 2,056 km (1,278 miles), or 1,110 nautical miles.
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Expect US$28,500 – US$79,000 for a one-way charter between Melbourne and Townsville, 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. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 58m | 2h 40m – 3h 16m | A$63,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 46m | 2h 29m – 3h 03m | A$86,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 58m | A$63,000 – A$88,000 (~US$41,000 – US$57,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 56m | A$69,000 – A$97,000 (~US$45,000 – US$63,500) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 49m | A$75,000 – A$110,000 (~US$49,000 – US$69,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 46m | A$86,000 – A$120,000 (~US$56,500 – US$79,000) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 46m | A$95,000 – A$130,000 (~US$62,000 – US$87,000) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 49m | A$100,000 – A$150,000 (~US$68,000 – US$95,000) | 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.
What determines the price between Melbourne and Townsville? 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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Melbourne, Australia: Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport and Melbourne Avalon International Airport.
Townsville, Australia: Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville.
| Melbourne Airport | Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YMML / MEL | YBTL / TSV |
| Longest hard runway | 11,998 ft | 7,999 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 434 ft | 18 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 4,799 ft spare |
2,180 km 390 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 5,099 ft spare |
2,410 km 160 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 4,499 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,130 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 4,721 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,080 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 3,799 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,330 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2,423 ft spare |
4,600 km 2,030 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 3,069 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,356 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 3,099 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,830 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 3,307 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,650 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 2,559 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,830 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 2,699 ft spare |
7,800 km 5,230 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 3,209 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,830 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,999 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,690 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 2,199 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,542 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,999 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,390 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 3,199 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,375 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) · Ayr Airport (4,796 ft, 70 km) · Donnington Airpark · Bening Field Airport · Palm Island Airport (3,730 ft, 59 km)
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Melbourne–Townsville quote requests within 60 minutes.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Melbourne–Townsville when the time is right.
The Melbourne to Townsville route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$28,500 – US$79,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 2h 58m gate to gate across the 2,056 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Melbourne–Townsville 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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