Private jet cost
Melbourne → Chicago
A private flight from Melbourne to Chicago covers 8,403 nautical miles (15,562 km) and takes about 35h 34m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $137K – $204K one-way — about $42,702 per seat.
8,403 nm
Great-circle distance
35h 34m
Flight time (turboprop)
36.6h vs 21.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
5,105 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1556 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 | 7 fuel stops | 35h 34m | $137K – $204K | $215K – $286K | $220K – $299K | $42,702 | 5,105 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 8 fuel stops | 29h 01m | $131K – $187K | $205K – $263K | $211K – $277K | $39,677 | 5,553 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 5 fuel stops | 24h 03m | $151K – $220K | $236K – $309K | $244K – $326K | $46,368 | 8,634 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 21h 39m | $178K – $261K | $278K – $366K | $287K – $387K | $54,981 | 11,912 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 3 fuel stops | 20h 49m | $215K – $315K | $335K – $440K | $346K – $465K | $66,209 | 13,946 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 19h 41m | $256K – $400K | $399K – $558K | $411K – $590K | $81,954 | 16,479 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 18h 12m | $296K – $463K | $460K – $644K | $475K – $683K | $94,820 | 20,900 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 19h 19m | $475K – $867K | $739K – $1,207K | $760K – $1,272K | $167,715 | 41,595 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 Melbourne–Chicago non-stop
Melbourne: where you’d land
- Essendon Fields Airport YMEN
Business-aviation airport · 6,302 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) YMML
Major hub · 12,000 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 (turboprop) | 36.6 h | 5,105 kg | $42,702 |
| Airline, economy | 21.8 h | 1556 kg | Typically $1,867–$4,669 |
| Airline, first / business | 21.3 h | 6225 kg | Typically $7,781–$18,675 |
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.