Private jet cost
Chicago → Los Cabos
A private flight from Chicago to Los Cabos covers 1,569 nautical miles (2,906 km) and takes about 3h 52m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $33,717 – $49,168 one-way — about $10,361 per seat.
1,569 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 52m
Flight time (midsize jet)
4.9h vs 7.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,127 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 291 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 | 6h 39m | $26,749 – $39,566 | $41,983 – $55,691 | $47,783 – $68,291 | $8,289 | 955 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 17m | $24,842 – $35,440 | $39,142 – $50,124 | $45,342 – $63,524 | $7,535 | 1,013 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 47m | $32,168 – $46,379 | $50,875 – $65,833 | $58,375 – $82,833 | $9,818 | 1,718 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 52m | $33,717 – $49,168 | $52,795 – $69,060 | $61,795 – $90,060 | $10,361 | 2,127 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 43m | $40,634 – $59,212 | $63,668 – $83,224 | $74,168 – $108K | $12,481 | 2,486 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 38m | $50,907 – $78,641 | $79,934 – $111K | $92,434 – $143K | $16,194 | 3,047 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 30m | $62,256 – $95,763 | $97,856 – $135K | $113K – $174K | $19,752 | 4,022 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 43m | $101K – $179K | $159K – $253K | $180K – $318K | $34,957 | 7,991 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 →
Actually planning this trip?
We’ll send your route to vetted operators and brokers for real quotes — free, no obligation. You already know what a fair price looks like.
Aircraft that fly Chicago–Los Cabos 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
Los Cabos: where you’d land
- Cabo San Lucas International Airport MMSL
Business-aviation airport · 6,969 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs - Los Cabos International Airport MMSD
Major hub · 9,843 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 (midsize jet) | 4.9 h | 2,127 kg | $10,361 |
| Airline, economy | 7.2 h | 291 kg | Typically $349–$872 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.7 h | 1162 kg | Typically $1,453–$3,487 |
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.