Private jet cost
Chicago → Mexico City
A private flight from Chicago to Mexico City covers 1,477 nautical miles (2,734 km) and takes about 3h 49m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $24,991 – $36,435 one-way — about $7,678 per seat.
1,477 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 49m
Flight time (light jet)
4.8h vs 7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,369 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 273 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 19m | $25,545 – $37,743 | $40,130 – $53,177 | $45,930 – $65,777 | $7,911 | 908 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 02m | $23,801 – $33,915 | $37,540 – $48,021 | $43,740 – $61,421 | $7,215 | 965 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 49m | $24,991 – $36,435 | $39,139 – $51,186 | $46,639 – $68,186 | $7,678 | 1,369 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 39m | $32,074 – $46,726 | $50,268 – $65,691 | $59,268 – $86,691 | $9,850 | 2,012 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 31m | $38,670 – $56,292 | $60,647 – $79,196 | $71,147 – $104K | $11,870 | 2,351 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 26m | $48,472 – $74,782 | $76,188 – $105K | $88,688 – $137K | $15,407 | 2,882 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 19m | $59,307 – $91,102 | $93,319 – $128K | $108K – $167K | $18,801 | 3,805 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 31m | $95,809 – $170K | $152K – $241K | $173K – $306K | $33,273 | 7,557 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–Mexico City 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
Mexico City: where you’d land
- Toluca International Airport MMTO
Business-aviation airport · 13,780 ft runway · 70 min to centre · customs · 24h - Mexico City International Airport (Benito Juárez) MMMX
Major hub · 12,966 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) MMSM
Major hub · 14,764 ft runway · 60 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) | 4.8 h | 1,369 kg | $7,678 |
| Airline, economy | 7 h | 273 kg | Typically $328–$820 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.5 h | 1094 kg | Typically $1,367–$3,281 |
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.