Private jet cost
Fort Lauderdale → Chicago
A private flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago covers 1,008 nautical miles (1,867 km) and takes about 2h 42m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $18,467 – $26,733 one-way — about $5,650 per seat.
1,008 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 42m
Flight time (light jet)
3.7h vs 6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
969 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 187 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 54m | $15,826 – $23,494 | $24,763 – $32,964 | $30,563 – $45,564 | $4,915 | 560 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 46m | $18,535 – $26,206 | $29,438 – $37,388 | $35,638 – $50,788 | $5,593 | 722 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 42m | $18,467 – $26,733 | $29,103 – $37,804 | $36,603 – $54,804 | $5,650 | 969 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 35m | $23,772 – $34,379 | $37,495 – $48,660 | $46,495 – $69,660 | $7,269 | 1,426 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 29m | $28,743 – $41,529 | $45,375 – $58,833 | $55,875 – $83,833 | $8,784 | 1,669 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 27m | $36,166 – $55,276 | $57,255 – $78,415 | $69,755 – $110K | $11,430 | 2,047 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 21m | $44,396 – $67,541 | $70,379 – $95,954 | $85,379 – $135K | $13,992 | 2,707 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 29m | $71,984 – $126K | $115K – $179K | $136K – $244K | $24,759 | 5,365 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 Fort Lauderdale–Chicago non-stop
Fort Lauderdale: where you’d land
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport KFXE
Business-aviation airport · 6,002 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport KFLL
Major hub · 9,000 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h
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
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 3.7 h | 969 kg | $5,650 |
| Airline, economy | 6 h | 187 kg | Typically $224–$560 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.5 h | 747 kg | Typically $934–$2,241 |
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.