Private jet cost
Chicago → Madrid
A private flight from Chicago to Madrid covers 3,642 nautical miles (6,745 km) and takes about 7h 44m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $128K – $200K one-way — about $41,039 per seat.
3,642 nm
Great-circle distance
7h 44m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
8.7h vs 11.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
8,881 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 675 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 | 3 fuel stops | 15h 33m | $60,959 – $90,426 | $95,445 – $127K | $101K – $140K | $18,923 | 2,233 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 12h 24m | $56,390 – $80,697 | $88,601 – $114K | $94,801 – $127K | $17,136 | 2,372 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 10h 28m | $66,931 – $97,346 | $105K – $137K | $113K – $154K | $20,535 | 3,758 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 20m | $78,317 – $115K | $122K – $160K | $131K – $181K | $24,105 | 5,133 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 58m | $94,387 – $138K | $148K – $193K | $158K – $218K | $29,040 | 6,008 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 48m | $118K – $183K | $185K – $257K | $197K – $289K | $37,663 | 7,368 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 7h 44m | $128K – $200K | $199K – $279K | $214K – $318K | $41,039 | 8,881 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 8h 13m | $206K – $375K | $321K – $523K | $342K – $588K | $72,645 | 17,695 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–Madrid 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
Madrid: where you’d land
- Madrid-Torrejón Airport LETO
Business-aviation airport · 12,139 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs - Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport LEMD
Major hub · 14,272 ft runway · 25 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) | 8.7 h | 8,881 kg | $41,039 |
| Airline, economy | 11.6 h | 675 kg | Typically $809–$2,024 |
| Airline, first / business | 11.1 h | 2698 kg | Typically $3,373–$8,094 |
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.