Private jet cost
Chicago → Panama City
A private flight from Chicago to Panama City covers 2,018 nautical miles (3,737 km) and takes about 4h 53m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $41,668 – $60,994 one-way — about $12,833 per seat.
2,018 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 53m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.9h vs 8.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,688 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 374 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 | 8h 15m | $32,580 – $48,393 | $50,954 – $67,866 | $56,754 – $80,466 | $10,122 | 1,185 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 15m | $34,006 – $48,390 | $53,701 – $68,607 | $59,901 – $82,007 | $10,300 | 1,388 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 51m | $38,416 – $55,670 | $60,486 – $78,649 | $67,986 – $95,649 | $11,761 | 2,101 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 53m | $41,668 – $60,994 | $65,028 – $85,371 | $74,028 – $106K | $12,833 | 2,688 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 41m | $50,141 – $73,351 | $78,295 – $103K | $88,795 – $128K | $15,437 | 3,139 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 36m | $62,693 – $97,323 | $98,067 – $136K | $111K – $168K | $20,002 | 3,846 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 25m | $76,537 – $118K | $120K – $166K | $135K – $205K | $24,358 | 5,073 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 41m | $123K – $222K | $194K – $311K | $215K – $376K | $43,112 | 10,091 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–Panama 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
Panama City: where you’d land
- Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (Albrook) MPMG
Business-aviation airport · 5,905 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs - Tocumen International Airport MPTO
Major hub · 11,024 ft runway · 30 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) | 5.9 h | 2,688 kg | $12,833 |
| Airline, economy | 8.2 h | 374 kg | Typically $448–$1,121 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.7 h | 1495 kg | Typically $1,868–$4,484 |
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.