Private jet cost
Chicago → Rio de Janeiro
A private flight from Chicago to Rio de Janeiro covers 4,606 nautical miles (8,531 km) and takes about 9h 42m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $159K – $249K one-way — about $50,939 per seat.
4,606 nm
Great-circle distance
9h 42m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
10.7h vs 13.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
11,141 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 853 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 | 4 fuel stops | 19h 45m | $77,124 – $114K | $121K – $161K | $127K – $173K | $23,945 | 2,835 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 15h 45m | $71,351 – $102K | $112K – $144K | $118K – $157K | $21,686 | 3,015 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 13h 31m | $86,249 – $125K | $135K – $177K | $143K – $194K | $26,449 | 4,851 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 16m | $103K – $151K | $162K – $212K | $171K – $233K | $31,738 | 6,751 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 04m | $115K – $168K | $179K – $235K | $189K – $260K | $35,394 | 7,412 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 51m | $143K – $223K | $224K – $312K | $236K – $344K | $45,850 | 9,086 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 9h 42m | $159K – $249K | $247K – $346K | $262K – $385K | $50,939 | 11,141 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 10h 19m | $255K – $466K | $397K – $649K | $418K – $714K | $90,174 | 22,209 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–Rio de Janeiro 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
Rio de Janeiro: where you’d land
- Jacarepaguá Airport SBJR
Business-aviation airport · 2,952 ft runway · 50 min to centre - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport SBRJ
Airport with private terminal · 4,341 ft runway · 10 min to centre - Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport SBGL
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (ultra-long-range jet) | 10.7 h | 11,141 kg | $50,939 |
| Airline, economy | 13.7 h | 853 kg | Typically $1,024–$2,559 |
| Airline, first / business | 13.2 h | 3412 kg | Typically $4,266–$10,237 |
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.