Private charter between Portland and Melbourne starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Portland (PTJ) ⇄ Melbourne (MEL) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Portland to Melbourne is roughly 304 kilometres — 189 miles, or 164 nautical miles.
From A$12,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Portland–Melbourne spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 01m | 55 min – 1h 07m | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 50 min | 45 min – 55 min | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 01m | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 58 min | A$14,000 – A$18,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 50 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 49 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 48 min | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
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.
The guide range for Portland–Melbourne 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:
Portland, Australia: Portland Airport.
Melbourne, Australia: Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport and Melbourne Avalon International Airport.
| Portland Airport | Melbourne Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YPOD / PTJ | YMML / MEL |
| Longest hard runway | 5,302 ft | 11,998 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 265 ft | 434 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,802 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,420 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,302 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,320 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,102 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,800 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,402 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,030 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,302 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,520 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,802 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,600 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,102 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,100 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,802 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,320 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,024 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,270 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,102 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,520 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 274 ft short |
4,600 km 4,220 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 372 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,546 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 402 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,020 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 610 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,840 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 138 ft short |
7,400 km 7,020 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 2 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,420 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 512 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,020 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 698 ft short |
14,260 km 13,880 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 498 ft short |
11,112 km 10,732 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 698 ft short |
12,960 km 12,580 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 502 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,565 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)
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Pets are welcome on every Portland–Melbourne charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Portland–Melbourne quote requests within 60 minutes.
The Portland to Melbourne route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 01m gate to gate over 304 km (189 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Portland–Melbourne charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Portland–Melbourne charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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