Private jet cost
Paris → Chicago
A private flight from Paris to Chicago covers 3,598 nautical miles (6,664 km) and takes about 7h 39m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $127K – $198K one-way — about $40,586 per seat.
3,598 nm
Great-circle distance
7h 39m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
8.6h vs 11.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
8,777 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 666 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 | 15h 24m | $60,385 – $89,558 | $94,562 – $126K | $100K – $138K | $18,743 | 2,211 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 12h 16m | $55,894 – $79,970 | $87,837 – $113K | $94,037 – $126K | $16,983 | 2,349 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 10h 22m | $66,316 – $96,432 | $104K – $136K | $112K – $153K | $20,344 | 3,720 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 14m | $77,535 – $113K | $121K – $159K | $130K – $180K | $23,862 | 5,078 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 52m | $93,452 – $137K | $146K – $191K | $157K – $216K | $28,749 | 5,943 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 42m | $117K – $181K | $183K – $254K | $196K – $286K | $37,289 | 7,290 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 7h 39m | $127K – $198K | $197K – $276K | $212K – $315K | $40,586 | 8,777 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 8h 07m | $204K – $371K | $318K – $517K | $339K – $582K | $71,842 | 17,489 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 Paris–Chicago non-stop
Paris: where you’d land
- Paris–Le Bourget Airport LFPB
Business-aviation airport · 9,843 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Toussus-le-Noble Airport LFPN
Business-aviation airport · 3,609 ft runway · 40 min to centre - Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport LFPG
Major hub · 13,829 ft runway · 45 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) | 8.6 h | 8,777 kg | $40,586 |
| Airline, economy | 11.6 h | 666 kg | Typically $800–$1,999 |
| Airline, first / business | 11.1 h | 2665 kg | Typically $3,332–$7,996 |
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.