Charter Sydney to Cairns privately from US$28,000, about 2h 52m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Sydney (SYD) to Cairns (CNS), and from Cairns (CNS) back to Sydney (SYD).
As the crow flies, Sydney to Cairns is roughly 1,974 kilometres — 1,226 miles, or 1,066 nautical miles.
From A$43,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Sydney to Cairns (and Cairns to Sydney) ranges from US$28,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$76,500 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 52m | 2h 35m – 3h 09m | A$61,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 40m | 2h 24m – 2h 56m | A$83,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 52m | A$61,000 – A$86,000 (~US$40,000 – US$56,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 50m | A$67,000 – A$94,000 (~US$44,000 – US$61,500) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 43m | A$73,000 – A$100,000 (~US$48,000 – US$67,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 40m | A$83,000 – A$120,000 (~US$54,500 – US$76,500) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 40m | A$92,000 – A$130,000 (~US$60,000 – US$84,000) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 43m | A$100,000 – A$140,000 (~US$65,500 – US$92,000) | 9-12 |
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. Currency conversion is approximate.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Sydney–Cairns 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:
Sydney, Australia: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and RAAF Base Richmond.
Cairns, Australia: Cairns International Airport.
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | Cairns International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YSSY / SYD | YBCS / CNS |
| Longest hard runway | 12,999 ft | 10,489 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 21 ft | 10 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 7,289 ft spare |
2,180 km 288 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 7,589 ft spare |
2,410 km 58 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,989 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,232 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 7,211 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,182 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 6,289 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,432 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,913 ft spare |
4,600 km 2,132 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,559 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,458 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,589 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,932 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,797 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,752 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 5,049 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,932 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 5,189 ft spare |
7,800 km 5,332 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,699 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,932 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,489 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,792 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,689 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,644 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,489 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,492 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,689 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,477 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (12,139 ft, 43 km) · RAAF Base Richmond (7,001 ft, 53 km) · Sydney Bankstown Airport (4,644 ft, 17 km) · Camden Airport (4,804 ft, 46 km) · Mareeba Airport (4,938 ft, 41 km) · Atherton Airport · Yalkulka Airport · Green Island Helipad
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Sydney–Cairns is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$28,000 – US$76,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 52m gate to gate over 1,974 km (1,226 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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 Sydney–Cairns 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.
