Private jet cost
Guadalajara → Chicago
A private flight from Guadalajara to Chicago covers 1,501 nautical miles (2,780 km) and takes about 3h 52m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $25,334 – $36,946 one-way — about $7,785 per seat.
1,501 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 52m
Flight time (light jet)
4.9h vs 7.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,390 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 25m | $25,865 – $38,228 | $40,623 – $53,846 | $46,423 – $66,446 | $8,012 | 920 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 06m | $24,078 – $34,321 | $37,966 – $48,580 | $44,166 – $61,980 | $7,300 | 978 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 52m | $25,334 – $36,946 | $39,668 – $51,890 | $47,168 – $68,890 | $7,785 | 1,390 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 43m | $32,512 – $47,376 | $50,941 – $66,588 | $59,941 – $87,588 | $9,986 | 2,042 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 34m | $39,193 – $57,069 | $61,451 – $80,268 | $71,951 – $105K | $12,033 | 2,387 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 30m | $49,120 – $75,809 | $77,185 – $107K | $89,685 – $139K | $15,616 | 2,926 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 22m | $60,092 – $92,343 | $94,526 – $130K | $110K – $169K | $19,054 | 3,863 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 34m | $97,063 – $173K | $153K – $244K | $174K – $309K | $33,721 | 7,673 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 Guadalajara–Chicago non-stop
Guadalajara: where you’d land
- Guadalajara International Airport MMGL
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 30 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) | 4.9 h | 1,390 kg | $7,785 |
| Airline, economy | 7.1 h | 278 kg | Typically $334–$834 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.6 h | 1112 kg | Typically $1,390–$3,336 |
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.