Private jet cost
Chicago → Vail (Eagle County)
A private flight from Chicago to Vail (Eagle County) covers 880 nautical miles (1,630 km) and takes about 2h 41m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $12,974 – $18,529 one-way — about $3,938 per seat.
880 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 41m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.7h vs 5.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
513 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 163 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 | Non-stop | 3h 27m | $14,160 – $20,972 | $22,200 – $29,486 | $28,000 – $42,086 | $4,392 | 494 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 41m | $12,974 – $18,529 | $20,422 – $26,179 | $26,622 – $39,579 | $3,938 | 513 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 24m | $16,682 – $24,079 | $26,357 – $34,143 | $33,857 – $51,143 | $5,095 | 860 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 18m | $21,500 – $31,000 | $34,000 – $44,000 | $43,000 – $65,000 | $6,563 | 1,266 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 13m | $26,027 – $37,489 | $41,196 – $53,261 | $51,696 – $78,261 | $7,940 | 1,483 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 10m | $32,799 – $49,939 | $52,075 – $71,054 | $64,575 – $103K | $10,342 | 1,819 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 06m | $40,317 – $61,095 | $64,103 – $87,062 | $79,103 – $126K | $12,677 | 2,407 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 13m | $65,466 – $114K | $105K – $163K | $126K – $228K | $22,429 | 4,765 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–Vail (Eagle County) 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
Vail (Eagle County): where you’d land
- Eagle County Regional Airport KEGE
Airport with private terminal · 9,000 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 (very light jet) | 3.7 h | 513 kg | $3,938 |
| Airline, economy | 5.8 h | 163 kg | Typically $196–$489 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.3 h | 652 kg | Typically $815–$1,956 |
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.