Private jet cost
Chicago → Palm Beach
A private flight from Chicago to Palm Beach covers 982 nautical miles (1,819 km) and takes about 2h 38m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $18,109 – $26,200 one-way — about $5,539 per seat.
982 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 38m
Flight time (light jet)
3.6h vs 6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
947 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 182 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 | Non-stop | 3h 49m | $15,491 – $22,988 | $24,248 – $32,266 | $30,048 – $44,866 | $4,810 | 547 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 42m | $18,246 – $25,783 | $28,993 – $36,804 | $35,193 – $50,204 | $5,504 | 709 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 38m | $18,109 – $26,200 | $28,552 – $37,069 | $36,052 – $54,069 | $5,539 | 947 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 32m | $23,316 – $33,700 | $36,793 – $47,724 | $45,793 – $68,724 | $7,127 | 1,394 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 26m | $28,198 – $40,718 | $44,536 – $57,714 | $55,036 – $82,714 | $8,615 | 1,632 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 23m | $35,490 – $54,204 | $56,215 – $76,937 | $68,715 – $109K | $11,212 | 2,002 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 18m | $43,577 – $66,247 | $69,119 – $94,168 | $84,119 – $133K | $13,728 | 2,647 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 26m | $70,675 – $124K | $113K – $176K | $134K – $241K | $24,291 | 5,245 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–Palm Beach 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
Palm Beach: where you’d land
- Boca Raton Airport KBCT
Business-aviation airport · 6,276 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Palm Beach International Airport KPBI
Airport with private terminal · 10,008 ft runway · 10 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) | 3.6 h | 947 kg | $5,539 |
| Airline, economy | 6 h | 182 kg | Typically $218–$546 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.5 h | 728 kg | Typically $910–$2,183 |
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.