Private jet cost
Chicago → Medellín
A private flight from Chicago to Medellín covers 2,238 nautical miles (4,145 km) and takes about 5h 10m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $54,816 – $80,303 one-way — about $16,890 per seat.
2,238 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 10m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
6.2h vs 8.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,461 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 415 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 | 2 fuel stops | 9h 48m | $39,077 – $57,765 | $61,365 – $81,352 | $67,165 – $93,952 | $12,105 | 1,406 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 51m | $36,485 – $52,020 | $57,515 – $73,614 | $63,715 – $87,014 | $11,063 | 1,502 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 23m | $41,488 – $60,239 | $65,212 – $84,950 | $72,712 – $102K | $12,716 | 2,289 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 08m | $53,428 – $77,508 | $84,043 – $109K | $93,043 – $130K | $16,367 | 3,377 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 5h 10m | $54,816 – $80,303 | $85,486 – $112K | $95,986 – $137K | $16,890 | 3,461 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 5h 04m | $68,488 – $107K | $107K – $149K | $119K – $181K | $21,875 | 4,239 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 52m | $83,558 – $129K | $131K – $181K | $146K – $220K | $26,623 | 5,590 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 5h 10m | $135K – $242K | $211K – $340K | $232K – $405K | $47,121 | 11,123 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–Medellín 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
Medellín: where you’d land
- Olaya Herrera Airport SKMD
Airport with private terminal · 8,202 ft runway · 10 min to centre - José María Córdova International Airport SKRG
Major hub · 11,483 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (super-midsize jet) | 6.2 h | 3,461 kg | $16,890 |
| Airline, economy | 8.7 h | 415 kg | Typically $497–$1,244 |
| Airline, first / business | 8.2 h | 1658 kg | Typically $2,073–$4,974 |
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.