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Private jet from El Paso to Chicago

We have seen 2 empty legs from El Paso to Chicago, from US$ 18,300. A full charter is estimated at US$ 17,000–34,000. 1,073 nm, about 2h50 in the air.

Distance
1,073 nm
Flight time
2h50
Typical empty leg, midsize jet
US$ 18,300
One-way charter, midsize jet
US$ 34,000

Published flights

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
2
Lowest price
US$ 18,300
Median price
US$ 18,300
Latest flight
31 Oct 2026

Earlier flights

31 Oct 2026 Learjet 60 US$ 18,300

Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.

What a full charter costs

ClassTimeHourCharter
Light jet, 7 seats 2h57 US$ 4,800 US$ 14,200–US$ 28,400
Midsize jet, 8 seats 2h50 US$ 6,000 US$ 17,000–US$ 34,000
Super-midsize jet, 9 seats 2h44 US$ 7,500 US$ 20,500–US$ 41,000
Heavy jet, 12 seats 2h41 US$ 9,500 US$ 25,500–US$ 51,000

An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 18,300, against US$ 34,000 for a full charter on a midsize jet: about 46% 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 El Paso

Airports in Chicago

Questions

How much is a private jet from El Paso to Chicago?

A full charter runs about US$ 17,000–34,000 on a midsize jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 18,300, with a median of US$ 18,300.

How long is the flight from El Paso to Chicago?

It is 1,073 nautical miles (1,987 km): about 2h50 on a midsize jet, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly El Paso → Chicago?

Non-stop: light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), super-midsize jet (9 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Learjet 60.

Are there empty legs from El Paso to Chicago right now?

Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 21,890. They are at the top of this page.

Which airports do the flights use?

In El Paso: El Paso International Airport (ELP), Abraham González International Airport (CJS). In Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago Executive Airport (PWK). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, Chicago to El Paso?

Ask for a round trip in one request: the aircraft would fly back empty anyway, so it 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.