Private charter between Quesnel and Williams Lake starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Quesnel (YQZ) ⇄ Williams Lake (YWL) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Quesnel and Williams Lake is about 99 km (61 miles), or 53 nautical miles.
From C$11,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Quesnel and Williams Lake, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
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. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 36 min | 32 min – 40 min | C$11,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 32 min | 29 min – 35 min | C$13,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 36 min | C$11,000 – C$15,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 35 min | C$12,000 – C$16,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 32 min | C$13,000 – C$18,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 32 min | C$14,000 – C$20,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 32 min | C$16,000 – C$22,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Quesnel–Williams Lake charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Quesnel, Canada: Quesnel Airport.
Williams Lake, Canada: Williams Lake Airport.
| Quesnel Airport | Williams Lake Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYQZ / YQZ | CYWL / YWL |
| Longest hard runway | 5,500 ft | 7,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,789 ft | 3,085 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,000 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,676 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,500 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,576 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,300 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,056 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,600 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,286 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,500 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,776 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,000 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,856 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,300 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,356 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,000 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,576 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,222 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,526 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,300 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,776 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 76 ft short |
4,600 km 4,476 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 570 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,802 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 600 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,276 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 808 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,096 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 60 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,276 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 200 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,676 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 710 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,276 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 500 ft short |
14,260 km 14,136 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 300 ft short |
11,112 km 10,988 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 500 ft short |
12,960 km 12,836 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 700 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,821 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Springhouse Airpark · Likely Airport · Spout Lake Seaplane Base · Williams Lake / Wayne Peterson Heliport
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 36 min to your destination. That's the full journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Quesnel and Williams Lake.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Quesnel to Williams Lake.
The Quesnel to Williams Lake 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.
Roughly 36 min gate to gate across the 99 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Quesnel–Williams Lake 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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