Private jet cost
Brisbane → Chicago
A private flight from Brisbane to Chicago covers 7,743 nautical miles (14,340 km) and takes about 33h 12m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $129K – $191K one-way — about $40,004 per seat.
7,743 nm
Great-circle distance
33h 12m
Flight time (turboprop)
34.2h vs 20.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,766 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1434 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | 7 fuel stops | 33h 12m | $129K – $191K | $201K – $268K | $207K – $281K | $40,004 | 4,766 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 8 fuel stops | 27h 14m | $123K – $176K | $194K – $248K | $200K – $262K | $37,390 | 5,211 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 5 fuel stops | 22h 29m | $142K – $206K | $222K – $290K | $230K – $307K | $43,509 | 8,069 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 20h 09m | $167K – $244K | $260K – $342K | $269K – $363K | $51,342 | 11,086 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 18h 38m | $191K – $281K | $297K – $392K | $308K – $417K | $58,960 | 12,482 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 18h 16m | $239K – $372K | $372K – $520K | $385K – $552K | $76,348 | 15,302 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 16h 51m | $275K – $429K | $427K – $598K | $442K – $637K | $88,041 | 19,352 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 17h 53m | $441K – $805K | $687K – $1,121K | $708K – $1,186K | $155,711 | 38,505 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly Brisbane–Chicago non-stop
Brisbane: where you’d land
- Archerfield Airport YBAF
Business-aviation airport · 4,859 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs - Brisbane Airport YBBN
Major hub · 11,680 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h
Chicago: where you’d land
- Chicago Executive Airport KPWK
Business-aviation airport · 5,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Chicago Midway International Airport KMDW
Airport with private terminal · 6,522 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h - Chicago O'Hare International Airport KORD
Major hub · 13,000 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 34.2 h | 4,766 kg | $40,004 |
| Airline, economy | 20.4 h | 1434 kg | Typically $1,721–$4,302 |
| Airline, first / business | 19.9 h | 5736 kg | Typically $7,170–$17,207 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.