16Oct
Fri 12:00
Hawker 125-700/800/850/900 Midsize jet
US$ 11,800
whole aircraft
Private jet from Sydney to Melbourne
We have seen 4 empty legs from Sydney to Melbourne, from US$ 10,100. A full charter is estimated at US$ 15,300–30,600. 381 nm, about 1h11 in the air.
- Distance
- 381 nm
- Flight time
- 1h11
- Typical empty leg, ultra long range
- US$ 20,600
- One-way charter, ultra long range
- US$ 30,600
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 4
- Lowest price
- US$ 10,100
- Median price
- US$ 11,800
- Latest flight
- 14 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 14 Oct 2026 | Bombardier Global Express/6000/6500 | US$ 20,600 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Cessna CitationJet/CJ1/M2 | US$ 10,100 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Gulfstream V/G500/G550 | US$ 146,000 |
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 1h46 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 4,900–US$ 9,800 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h31 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 5,500–US$ 11,000 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h18 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 6,300–US$ 12,600 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h16 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 7,600–US$ 15,200 |
| Ultra long range, 14 seats | 1h11 | US$ 13,000 | US$ 15,300–US$ 30,600 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 20,600, against US$ 30,600 for a full charter on a ultra long range: about 33% less.
An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.
Airports in Sydney
- Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD0 km from the centre
- Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport WSI43 km from the centre
- Sydney Bankstown Airport BWU17 km from the centre
- Camden Airport CDU46 km from the centre
- RAAF Base Richmond XRH53 km from the centre
Airports in Melbourne
- Melbourne Airport MEL0 km from the centre
- Melbourne Avalon International Airport AVV52 km from the centre
- Melbourne Essendon Airport MEB9 km from the centre
- Melbourne Moorabbin Airport MBW41 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Sydney to Melbourne?
A full charter runs about US$ 15,300–30,600 on a ultra long range (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 10,100, with a median of US$ 11,800.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Melbourne?
It is 381 nautical miles (706 km): about 1h11 on a ultra long range, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Sydney → Melbourne?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), ultra long range (14 seats). Seen on this route: Bombardier Global Express/6000/6500, Cessna CitationJet/CJ1/M2, Gulfstream V/G500/G550, Hawker 125-700/800/850/900.
Are there empty legs from Sydney to Melbourne right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 11,800. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI), Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU). In Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL), Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.
What about the way back, Melbourne to Sydney?
Ask for a round trip in one request: the aircraft would fly back empty anyway, so it is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.
What is an empty leg?
It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.