Private jet cost
Chicago → Reykjavik
A private flight from Chicago to Reykjavik covers 2,574 nautical miles (4,767 km) and takes about 5h 54m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $61,928 – $90,881 one-way — about $19,101 per seat.
2,574 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 54m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
6.9h vs 9.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,949 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 477 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 | 11h 00m | $43,439 – $64,369 | $68,076 – $90,460 | $73,876 – $103K | $13,476 | 1,578 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 8h 45m | $40,258 – $57,543 | $63,320 – $81,232 | $69,520 – $94,632 | $12,225 | 1,676 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 11m | $46,162 – $67,189 | $72,403 – $94,537 | $79,903 – $112K | $14,169 | 2,576 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 54m | $59,376 – $86,355 | $93,195 – $122K | $102K – $143K | $18,216 | 3,797 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 5h 54m | $61,928 – $90,881 | $96,428 – $127K | $107K – $152K | $19,101 | 3,949 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 5h 47m | $77,306 – $120K | $121K – $168K | $133K – $200K | $24,724 | 4,837 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 5h 33m | $94,241 – $146K | $147K – $205K | $162K – $244K | $30,068 | 6,377 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 5h 54m | $152K – $274K | $237K – $384K | $258K – $449K | $53,221 | 12,694 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–Reykjavik 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
Reykjavik: where you’d land
- Reykjavík Airport BIRK
Business-aviation airport · 5,141 ft runway · 5 min to centre · customs - Keflavík International Airport BIKF
Major hub · 10,020 ft runway · 45 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) | 6.9 h | 3,949 kg | $19,101 |
| Airline, economy | 9.4 h | 477 kg | Typically $572–$1,430 |
| Airline, first / business | 8.9 h | 1907 kg | Typically $2,383–$5,720 |
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.