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Private jet from Chicago to Miami

We have seen 2 empty legs from Chicago to Miami, from US$ 5,990. A full charter is estimated at US$ 13,800–27,600. 1,042 nm, about 2h53 in the air.

Distance
1,042 nm
Flight time
2h53
Typical empty leg, light jet
US$ 15,990
One-way charter, light jet
US$ 27,600

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
2
Lowest price
US$ 5,990
Median price
US$ 5,990
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 3h28 US$ 3,600 US$ 12,500–US$ 25,000
Light jet, 7 seats 2h53 US$ 4,800 US$ 13,800–US$ 27,600
Midsize jet, 8 seats 2h46 US$ 6,000 US$ 16,600–US$ 33,200
Super-midsize jet, 9 seats 2h40 US$ 7,500 US$ 20,000–US$ 40,000

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 15,990, against US$ 27,600 for a full charter on a light jet: about 42% 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 Miami

Questions

How much is a private jet from Chicago to Miami?

A full charter runs about US$ 13,800–27,600 on a light jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 5,990, with a median of US$ 5,990.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Miami?

It is 1,042 nautical miles (1,930 km): about 2h53 on a light jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly Chicago → Miami?

Non-stop: very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation CJ4, Hawker 125-700/800/850/900.

Are there empty legs from Chicago to Miami right now?

Yes, 2 listed now, from US$ 5,990. 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 Miami: Miami International Airport (MIA), Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, Miami to Chicago?

The return route has its own page, with 3 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.