Private jet cost
Salt Lake City → Chicago
A private flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago covers 1,091 nautical miles (2,021 km) and takes about 2h 54m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $19,623 – $28,452 one-way — about $6,009 per seat.
1,091 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 54m
Flight time (light jet)
3.9h vs 6.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,040 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 202 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 | Non-stop | 4h 12m | $16,905 – $25,127 | $26,422 – $35,216 | $32,222 – $47,816 | $5,254 | 602 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 00m | $19,468 – $27,572 | $30,873 – $39,271 | $37,073 – $52,671 | $5,880 | 765 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 54m | $19,623 – $28,452 | $30,881 – $40,175 | $38,381 – $57,175 | $6,009 | 1,040 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 47m | $25,243 – $36,566 | $39,758 – $51,677 | $48,758 – $72,677 | $7,726 | 1,530 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 40m | $30,502 – $44,144 | $48,080 – $62,440 | $58,580 – $87,440 | $9,331 | 1,790 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 37m | $38,346 – $58,731 | $60,609 – $83,181 | $73,109 – $115K | $12,135 | 2,195 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 32m | $47,038 – $71,715 | $74,443 – $102K | $89,443 – $141K | $14,844 | 2,902 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 40m | $76,205 – $134K | $121K – $190K | $142K – $255K | $26,267 | 5,753 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 Salt Lake City–Chicago non-stop
Salt Lake City: where you’d land
- Salt Lake City International Airport KSLC
Major hub · 12,002 ft runway · 15 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) | 3.9 h | 1,040 kg | $6,009 |
| Airline, economy | 6.2 h | 202 kg | Typically $242–$606 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.7 h | 808 kg | Typically $1,010–$2,425 |
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.