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Private jet from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

We have seen 2 empty legs from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, from US$ 15,490. A full charter is estimated at US$ 24,600–49,200. 1,029 nm, about 2h35 in the air.

Distance
1,029 nm
Flight time
2h35
Typical empty leg, heavy jet
US$ 28,290
One-way charter, heavy jet
US$ 49,200

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
2
Lowest price
US$ 15,490
Median price
US$ 15,490
Latest flight
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Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.

What a full charter costs

ClassTimeHourCharter
Very light jet, 4 seats 3h26 US$ 3,600 US$ 12,300–US$ 24,600
Light jet, 7 seats 2h51 US$ 4,800 US$ 13,700–US$ 27,400
Midsize jet, 8 seats 2h44 US$ 6,000 US$ 16,400–US$ 32,800
Super-midsize jet, 9 seats 2h38 US$ 7,500 US$ 19,800–US$ 39,600
Heavy jet, 12 seats 2h35 US$ 9,500 US$ 24,600–US$ 49,200

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 28,290, against US$ 49,200 for a full charter on a heavy jet: about 43% less.

An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.

Airports in Chicago

Airports in Fort Lauderdale

Questions

How much is a private jet from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

A full charter runs about US$ 24,600–49,200 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 15,490, with a median of US$ 15,490.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

It is 1,029 nautical miles (1,906 km): about 2h35 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly Chicago → Fort Lauderdale?

Non-stop: very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Bombardier Challenger 850, Cessna Citation CJ3.

Are there empty legs from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale right now?

Yes, 2 listed now, from US$ 15,490. They are at the top of this page.

Which airports do the flights use?

In Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago Executive Airport (PWK). In Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami International Airport (MIA), President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?

The return route has its own page, with 2 empty legs seen. Asking for a round trip in one request is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.

What is an empty leg?

It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.