Private jet cost
Nice → Chicago
A private flight from Nice to Chicago covers 3,938 nautical miles (7,293 km) and takes about 8h 20m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $138K – $215K one-way — about $44,073 per seat.
3,938 nm
Great-circle distance
8h 20m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
9.3h vs 12.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
9,573 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 729 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 | 16h 37m | $64,801 – $96,242 | $101K – $135K | $107K – $148K | $20,130 | 2,385 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 13h 57m | $63,833 – $91,129 | $101K – $129K | $107K – $142K | $19,370 | 2,669 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 11h 11m | $71,047 – $103K | $111K – $146K | $119K – $163K | $21,814 | 4,011 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 00m | $83,556 – $122K | $130K – $171K | $139K – $192K | $25,734 | 5,502 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 37m | $101K – $147K | $157K – $206K | $168K – $231K | $30,988 | 6,438 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 26m | $126K – $195K | $197K – $274K | $209K – $306K | $40,173 | 7,895 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 8h 20m | $138K – $215K | $214K – $299K | $229K – $338K | $44,073 | 9,573 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 8h 52m | $221K – $403K | $344K – $562K | $365K – $627K | $78,017 | 19,079 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 Nice–Chicago non-stop
Nice: where you’d land
- La Môle–Saint-Tropez Airport LFTZ
Business-aviation airport · 3,871 ft runway · 110 min to centre · customs - Nice Côte d'Azur Airport LFMN
Airport with private terminal · 9,711 ft runway · 20 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 (ultra-long-range jet) | 9.3 h | 9,573 kg | $44,073 |
| Airline, economy | 12.3 h | 729 kg | Typically $875–$2,188 |
| Airline, first / business | 11.8 h | 2917 kg | Typically $3,646–$8,751 |
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.