Private jet cost
Chicago → Sun Valley
A private flight from Chicago to Sun Valley covers 1,172 nautical miles (2,171 km) and takes about 3h 05m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $20,750 – $30,128 one-way — about $6,360 per seat.
1,172 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 05m
Flight time (light jet)
4.1h vs 6.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,109 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 217 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 | 5h 14m | $21,586 – $31,751 | $34,041 – $44,912 | $39,841 – $57,512 | $6,667 | 752 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 13m | $20,377 – $28,904 | $32,273 – $41,108 | $38,473 – $54,508 | $6,160 | 807 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 05m | $20,750 – $30,128 | $32,615 – $42,487 | $40,115 – $59,487 | $6,360 | 1,109 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 58m | $26,677 – $38,699 | $41,964 – $54,619 | $50,964 – $75,619 | $8,172 | 1,631 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 51m | $32,217 – $46,694 | $50,718 – $65,958 | $61,218 – $90,958 | $9,864 | 1,908 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 48m | $40,472 – $62,101 | $63,880 – $87,829 | $76,380 – $120K | $12,822 | 2,339 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 42m | $49,614 – $75,785 | $78,406 – $107K | $93,406 – $146K | $15,675 | 3,091 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 51m | $80,321 – $142K | $128K – $201K | $149K – $266K | $27,738 | 6,132 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–Sun Valley 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
Sun Valley: where you’d land
- Friedman Memorial Airport KSUN
Airport with private terminal · 7,550 ft runway · 25 min to centre
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 4.1 h | 1,109 kg | $6,360 |
| Airline, economy | 6.4 h | 217 kg | Typically $260–$651 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.9 h | 868 kg | Typically $1,085–$2,605 |
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.