Charter Tubuai to Rurutu privately from US$8,000, about 50 min in the air. 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 (134 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 light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. 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.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| 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 |
| Light Jet | 41 min | 37 min – 45 min | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| 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 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 41 min | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 40 min | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 39 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
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. The confirmed quote is always checked against live availability, so you see a real number, not a range.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Tubuai, French Polynesia: Tubuai Airport.
Rurutu, French Polynesia: Rurutu Airport.
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 airborne across the 215 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet, 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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