Private jet cost
London Luton → Chicago
A private flight from London Luton to Chicago covers 3,420 nautical miles (6,334 km) and takes about 7h 35m in a large jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $99,536 – $156K one-way — about $31,907 per seat.
3,420 nm
Great-circle distance
7h 35m
Flight time (large jet)
8.6h vs 11.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
6,344 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 633 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 | 3 fuel stops | 14h 46m | $58,068 – $86,050 | $90,996 – $121K | $96,796 – $134K | $18,015 | 2,119 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 11h 48m | $53,890 – $77,036 | $84,754 – $109K | $90,954 – $122K | $16,366 | 2,257 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 9h 57m | $63,833 – $92,739 | $100K – $131K | $108K – $148K | $19,572 | 3,568 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 49m | $74,374 – $109K | $116K – $152K | $125K – $173K | $22,879 | 4,855 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 29m | $89,673 – $131K | $140K – $184K | $151K – $209K | $27,575 | 5,684 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 7h 35m | $99,536 – $156K | $155K – $217K | $167K – $249K | $31,907 | 6,344 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 7h 17m | $121K – $189K | $189K – $263K | $204K – $302K | $38,755 | 8,359 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 7h 44m | $195K – $354K | $304K – $494K | $325K – $559K | $68,601 | 16,654 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 London Luton–Chicago non-stop
London Luton: where you’d land
- London Luton Airport EGGW
Airport with private terminal · 7,093 ft runway · 60 min to centre · customs · 24h - London Stansted Airport EGSS
Airport with private terminal · 10,003 ft runway · 70 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 (large jet) | 8.6 h | 6,344 kg | $31,907 |
| Airline, economy | 11.2 h | 633 kg | Typically $760–$1,900 |
| Airline, first / business | 10.7 h | 2533 kg | Typically $3,167–$7,600 |
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.