Private jet cost
Scottsdale → Chicago
A private flight from Scottsdale to Chicago covers 1,243 nautical miles (2,301 km) and takes about 3h 16m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $21,733 – $31,590 one-way — about $6,665 per seat.
1,243 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 16m
Flight time (light jet)
4.3h vs 6.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,169 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 230 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 | 5h 29m | $22,504 – $33,141 | $35,453 – $46,828 | $41,253 – $59,428 | $6,956 | 788 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 25m | $21,171 – $30,065 | $33,494 – $42,711 | $39,694 – $56,111 | $6,405 | 844 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 16m | $21,733 – $31,590 | $34,128 – $44,504 | $41,628 – $61,504 | $6,665 | 1,169 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 07m | $27,928 – $40,560 | $43,890 – $57,186 | $52,890 – $78,186 | $8,561 | 1,719 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 00m | $33,713 – $48,920 | $53,020 – $69,027 | $63,520 – $94,027 | $10,329 | 2,011 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 57m | $42,327 – $65,042 | $66,734 – $91,885 | $79,234 – $124K | $13,421 | 2,465 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 50m | $51,861 – $79,337 | $81,863 – $112K | $96,863 – $151K | $16,400 | 3,257 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 00m | $83,912 – $148K | $133K – $210K | $154K – $275K | $29,021 | 6,463 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 Scottsdale–Chicago non-stop
Scottsdale: where you’d land
- Scottsdale Airport KSDL
Business-aviation airport · 8,249 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport KPHX
Major hub · 11,489 ft runway · 25 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) | 4.3 h | 1,169 kg | $6,665 |
| Airline, economy | 6.5 h | 230 kg | Typically $276–$690 |
| Airline, first / business | 6 h | 921 kg | Typically $1,151–$2,762 |
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.