Charter Santo to Pentecost Island privately from US$8,000, about 36 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Santo (SON) to Pentecost Island (LOD) and Pentecost Island to Santo — timed and priced alike.
Santo and Pentecost Island lie approximately 83 km apart (52 mi / 45 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$11,000 for a one-way charter between Santo and Pentecost 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. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 36 min | 32 min – 40 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 36 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
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.
Charter pricing on Santo–Pentecost Island moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Santo, Vanuatu: Santo Pekoa International Airport.
Pentecost Island, Vanuatu: Longana Airport.
| Santo Pekoa International Airport | Longana Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NVSS / SON | NVSG / LOD |
| Longest hard runway | 6,523 ft | — |
| Surface | Asphalt | Grass |
| Field elevation | 184 ft | 167 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 27 km |
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 1,696 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 4,523 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,596 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 3,323 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,076 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,623 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,306 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 3,523 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,796 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 5,023 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,876 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 1,376 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 3,023 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,596 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3,245 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,546 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 2,323 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,796 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 947 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,496 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,593 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,822 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,623 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,296 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,831 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,116 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,083 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,296 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,223 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,696 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,733 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,296 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 523 ft spare |
14,260 km 14,156 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 723 ft spare |
11,112 km 11,008 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 523 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,856 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,723 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,841 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Walaha Airport · Norsup Airport (2,972 ft, 67 km) · Redcliffe Airport · Redcliffe Airport · Lonorore Airport · Walaha Airport · Maewo-Naone Airport
Guide pricing on Santo–Pentecost Island is published clearly: US$8,000 – US$11,000. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
The Santo to Pentecost Island route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$8,000 – US$11,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 36 min gate to gate over 83 km (52 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Santo–Pentecost Island charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Santo–Pentecost Island 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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