Private jet cost
Buenos Aires → Chicago
A private flight from Buenos Aires to Chicago covers 4,851 nautical miles (8,984 km) and takes about 10h 12m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $167K – $261K one-way — about $53,451 per seat.
4,851 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 12m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.2h vs 14.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
11,714 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 898 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 | 4 fuel stops | 20h 38m | $80,304 – $119K | $126K – $167K | $131K – $180K | $24,944 | 2,961 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 17h 10m | $78,222 – $112K | $123K – $158K | $129K – $171K | $23,744 | 3,285 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 06m | $89,656 – $130K | $141K – $184K | $148K – $201K | $27,509 | 5,060 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 50m | $108K – $157K | $168K – $220K | $177K – $241K | $33,086 | 7,057 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 36m | $120K – $176K | $187K – $246K | $197K – $271K | $37,006 | 7,768 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 22m | $150K – $234K | $234K – $326K | $246K – $358K | $47,927 | 9,522 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 12m | $167K – $261K | $259K – $363K | $274K – $402K | $53,451 | 11,714 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 10h 51m | $267K – $489K | $416K – $681K | $437K – $746K | $94,621 | 23,354 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 Buenos Aires–Chicago non-stop
Buenos Aires: where you’d land
- San Fernando Airport SADF
Business-aviation airport · 5,800 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs - Aeroparque Jorge Newbery SABE
Major hub · 6,890 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h - Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza) SAEZ
Major hub · 10,827 ft runway · 45 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 (ultra-long-range jet) | 11.2 h | 11,714 kg | $53,451 |
| Airline, economy | 14.2 h | 898 kg | Typically $1,078–$2,695 |
| Airline, first / business | 13.7 h | 3594 kg | Typically $4,492–$10,781 |
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.