18Oct
Sun
Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450 Heavy jet, 13 seats
US$ 23,390
whole aircraft
Private jet from Chicago/West Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
We have seen 1 empty legs from Chicago/West Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, from US$ 23,390. A full charter is estimated at US$ 24,600–49,200. 1,031 nm, about 2h36 in the air.
- Distance
- 1,031 nm
- Flight time
- 2h36
- Typical empty leg, heavy jet
- US$ 23,390
- One-way charter, heavy jet
- US$ 49,200
Published flights
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 1
- Lowest price
- US$ 23,390
- Median price
- US$ 23,390
- Latest flight
- —
Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.
What a full charter costs
| Class | Time | Hour | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 3h26 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 12,400–US$ 24,800 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 2h51 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 13,700–US$ 27,400 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 2h45 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 16,500–US$ 33,000 |
| Super-midsize jet, 9 seats | 2h38 | US$ 7,500 | US$ 19,800–US$ 39,600 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 2h36 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 24,600–US$ 49,200 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 23,390, against US$ 49,200 for a full charter on a heavy jet: about 52% 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/West Chicago
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD30 km from the centre
- Chicago Midway International Airport MDW43 km from the centre
- Dupage Airport DPA0 km from the centre
- Chicago Executive Airport PWK37 km from the centre
- Aurora Municipal Airport AUZ24 km from the centre
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL0 km from the centre
- Miami International Airport MIA34 km from the centre
- President Donald J. Trump International Airport DJT68 km from the centre
- North Perry Airport HWO12 km from the centre
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport FXE14 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Chicago/West 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$ 23,390, with a median of US$ 23,390.
How long is the flight from Chicago/West Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
It is 1,031 nautical miles (1,909 km): about 2h36 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Chicago/West 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: Gulfstream IV/G300/G400/G450.
Are there empty legs from Chicago/West Chicago to Fort Lauderdale right now?
Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 23,390. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Chicago/West Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Dupage Airport (DPA). 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/West 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.