Private jet cost
Chicago → San Diego
A private flight from Chicago to San Diego covers 1,499 nautical miles (2,776 km) and takes about 3h 52m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $25,306 – $36,904 one-way — about $7,776 per seat.
1,499 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 52m
Flight time (light jet)
4.9h vs 7.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,389 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 278 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 24m | $25,839 – $38,189 | $40,584 – $53,792 | $46,384 – $66,392 | $8,004 | 919 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 06m | $24,056 – $34,288 | $37,932 – $48,535 | $44,132 – $61,935 | $7,293 | 976 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 52m | $25,306 – $36,904 | $39,625 – $51,834 | $47,125 – $68,834 | $7,776 | 1,389 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 42m | $32,476 – $47,324 | $50,887 – $66,516 | $59,887 – $87,516 | $9,975 | 2,040 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 34m | $39,151 – $57,007 | $61,386 – $80,182 | $71,886 – $105K | $12,020 | 2,384 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 29m | $49,068 – $75,727 | $77,105 – $107K | $89,605 – $139K | $15,599 | 2,922 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 22m | $60,029 – $92,243 | $94,429 – $130K | $109K – $169K | $19,034 | 3,858 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 34m | $96,963 – $173K | $153K – $244K | $174K – $309K | $33,685 | 7,664 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–San Diego 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
San Diego: where you’d land
- McClellan-Palomar Airport KCRQ
Business-aviation airport · 4,897 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs - San Diego International Airport KSAN
Major hub · 9,401 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) | 4.9 h | 1,389 kg | $7,776 |
| Airline, economy | 7.1 h | 278 kg | Typically $333–$833 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.6 h | 1111 kg | Typically $1,388–$3,332 |
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.