Private jet cost
Cancún → Chicago
A private flight from Cancún to Chicago covers 1,247 nautical miles (2,309 km) and takes about 3h 16m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $21,789 – $31,673 one-way — about $6,683 per seat.
1,247 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 16m
Flight time (light jet)
4.3h vs 6.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,173 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 231 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 | 1 fuel stop | 5h 30m | $22,556 – $33,220 | $35,533 – $46,937 | $41,333 – $59,537 | $6,972 | 790 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 25m | $21,216 – $30,131 | $33,563 – $42,802 | $39,763 – $56,202 | $6,418 | 846 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 16m | $21,789 – $31,673 | $34,214 – $44,618 | $41,714 – $61,618 | $6,683 | 1,173 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 08m | $27,999 – $40,666 | $43,999 – $57,332 | $52,999 – $78,332 | $8,583 | 1,724 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 01m | $33,798 – $49,046 | $53,151 – $69,202 | $63,651 – $94,202 | $10,356 | 2,016 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 57m | $42,432 – $65,209 | $66,896 – $92,115 | $79,396 – $124K | $13,455 | 2,472 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 51m | $51,989 – $79,538 | $82,060 – $113K | $97,060 – $152K | $16,441 | 3,266 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 01m | $84,116 – $149K | $134K – $211K | $155K – $276K | $29,094 | 6,481 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 Cancún–Chicago non-stop
Cancún: where you’d land
- Cancún International Airport MMUN
Major hub · 11,483 ft runway · 25 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 (light jet) | 4.3 h | 1,173 kg | $6,683 |
| Airline, economy | 6.6 h | 231 kg | Typically $277–$693 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.1 h | 924 kg | Typically $1,154–$2,771 |
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.