Charter Tubuai to Rurutu privately from US$8,000, about 50 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Tubuai (TUB) ⇄ Rurutu (RUR) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Tubuai and Rurutu lie approximately 215 km apart (133 mi / 116 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Tubuai to Rurutu (and Rurutu to Tubuai) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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.
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 (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 50 min | 45 min – 55 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 42 min | 38 min – 46 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 50 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 48 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 42 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 41 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 41 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Tubuai, French Polynesia: Tubuai Airport.
Rurutu, French Polynesia: Rurutu Airport.
| Tubuai Airport | Rurutu Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NTAT / TUB | NTAR / RUR |
| Longest hard runway | 4,921 ft | 4,757 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 7 ft | 18 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,757 ft at Rurutu Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,257 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,531 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,757 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,431 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,557 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,911 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,857 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,141 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,757 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,631 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,257 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,711 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,557 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,211 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,257 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,431 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,479 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,381 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 557 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,631 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 819 ft short |
4,600 km 4,331 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 173 ft short |
5,926 km 5,657 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 143 ft short |
6,400 km 6,131 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 65 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,951 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 683 ft short |
7,400 km 7,131 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 543 ft short |
7,800 km 7,531 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 33 ft short |
7,400 km 7,131 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,243 ft short |
14,260 km 13,991 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,043 ft short |
11,112 km 10,843 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,243 ft short |
12,960 km 12,691 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 43 ft short |
11,945 km 11,676 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
We publish the price band (US$8,000 – US$15,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
The Tubuai to Rurutu 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 50 min gate to gate across the 215 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 Tubuai–Rurutu 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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