Charter Santo to Gaua Island privately from US$8,000, about 42 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Santo (SON) to Gaua Island (ZGU) and Gaua Island to Santo — timed and priced alike.
Santo and Gaua Island lie approximately 148 km apart (92 mi / 80 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$11,000 for a one-way charter between Santo and Gaua Island, 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. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 42 min | 38 min – 46 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 42 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 40 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Santo–Gaua Island 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.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Santo, Vanuatu: Santo Pekoa International Airport.
Gaua Island, Vanuatu: Gaua Island Airport.
| Santo Pekoa International Airport | Gaua Island Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NVSS / SON | NVSQ / ZGU |
| Longest hard runway | 6,523 ft | — |
| Surface | Asphalt | Grass |
| Field elevation | 184 ft | 100 ft |
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 5,023 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,615 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 4,523 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,515 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 3,323 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,995 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,623 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,225 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 3,523 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,715 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 5,023 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,795 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 5,323 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,295 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 3,023 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,515 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3,245 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,465 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 2,323 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,715 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 947 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,415 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,593 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,741 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,623 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,215 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,831 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,035 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,083 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,215 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,223 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,615 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,733 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,215 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 523 ft spare |
14,260 km 14,075 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 723 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,927 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 523 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,775 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,723 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,760 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Walaha Airport · Norsup Airport (2,972 ft, 67 km) · Redcliffe Airport · Sola Airport · Mota Lava Airport
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 6-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Pets are welcome on every Santo–Gaua Island charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
The Santo to Gaua Island 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$11,000 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 42 min gate to gate across the 148 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Santo–Gaua Island departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Santo–Gaua Island charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Gaua Island to Santo runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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