Private jet cost
Palm Springs → Chicago
A private flight from Palm Springs to Chicago covers 1,437 nautical miles (2,662 km) and takes about 3h 43m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $24,446 – $35,626 one-way — about $7,509 per seat.
1,437 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 43m
Flight time (light jet)
4.7h vs 7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,336 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 266 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 11m | $25,037 – $36,974 | $39,349 – $52,116 | $45,149 – $64,716 | $7,751 | 888 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 56m | $23,361 – $33,272 | $36,864 – $47,134 | $43,064 – $60,534 | $7,079 | 945 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 43m | $24,446 – $35,626 | $38,302 – $50,070 | $45,802 – $67,070 | $7,509 | 1,336 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 34m | $31,382 – $45,696 | $49,203 – $64,270 | $58,203 – $85,270 | $9,635 | 1,963 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 25m | $37,842 – $55,061 | $59,373 – $77,497 | $69,873 – $102K | $11,613 | 2,294 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 22m | $47,446 – $73,155 | $74,609 – $103K | $87,109 – $135K | $15,075 | 2,812 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 14m | $58,063 – $89,137 | $91,405 – $126K | $106K – $165K | $18,400 | 3,713 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 25m | $93,822 – $167K | $148K – $235K | $169K – $300K | $32,563 | 7,375 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 Palm Springs–Chicago non-stop
Palm Springs: where you’d land
- Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport KTRM
Business-aviation airport · 8,500 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Palm Springs International Airport KPSP
Airport with private terminal · 10,000 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) | 4.7 h | 1,336 kg | $7,509 |
| Airline, economy | 7 h | 266 kg | Typically $319–$799 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.5 h | 1065 kg | Typically $1,331–$3,195 |
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.