Private jet cost
Chicago → Aruba
A private flight from Chicago to Aruba covers 1,988 nautical miles (3,682 km) and takes about 4h 49m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $41,146 – $60,217 one-way — about $12,670 per seat.
1,988 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 49m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.8h vs 8.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,652 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 368 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 | 8h 09m | $32,197 – $47,813 | $50,364 – $67,066 | $56,164 – $79,666 | $10,001 | 1,170 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 10m | $33,674 – $47,905 | $53,191 – $67,938 | $59,391 – $81,338 | $10,197 | 1,373 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 47m | $38,005 – $55,059 | $59,855 – $77,806 | $67,355 – $94,806 | $11,633 | 2,076 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 49m | $41,146 – $60,217 | $64,224 – $84,299 | $73,224 – $105K | $12,670 | 2,652 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 37m | $49,516 – $72,422 | $77,333 – $101K | $87,833 – $126K | $15,242 | 3,096 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 32m | $61,918 – $96,094 | $96,875 – $135K | $109K – $167K | $19,752 | 3,794 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 21m | $75,598 – $117K | $118K – $164K | $133K – $203K | $24,055 | 5,004 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 37m | $122K – $219K | $192K – $307K | $213K – $372K | $42,576 | 9,953 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 Chicago–Aruba non-stop
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
Aruba: where you’d land
- Queen Beatrix International Airport TNCA
Major hub · 9,000 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (midsize jet) | 5.8 h | 2,652 kg | $12,670 |
| Airline, economy | 8.1 h | 368 kg | Typically $442–$1,105 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.6 h | 1473 kg | Typically $1,841–$4,419 |
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.