19Oct
Mon
Cessna Citation Sovereign Super-midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 8,490
whole aircraft
Private jet from Pontiac to Chicago
We have seen 3 empty legs from Pontiac to Chicago, from US$ 7,890. A full charter is estimated at US$ 9,500–19,000. 203 nm, about 1h00 in the air.
- Distance
- 203 nm
- Flight time
- 1h00
- Typical empty leg, heavy jet
- US$ 10,490
- One-way charter, heavy jet
- US$ 19,000
Published flights
18Dec
Fri
Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650 Heavy jet, 12 seats
US$ 10,490
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 3
- Lowest price
- US$ 7,890
- Median price
- US$ 8,490
- Latest flight
- 13 Oct 2026
Earlier flights
| 13 Oct 2026 | Cessna Citation CJ3 | US$ 7,890 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 1h08 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 3,200–US$ 6,400 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 1h00 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 3,600–US$ 7,200 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 1h00 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 4,800–US$ 9,600 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 1h00 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 6,000–US$ 12,000 |
| Heavy jet, 12 seats | 1h00 | US$ 9,500 | US$ 9,500–US$ 19,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 10,490, against US$ 19,000 for a full charter on a heavy jet: about 45% 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 Pontiac
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW51 km from the centre
- Windsor International Airport YQG58 km from the centre
- Oakland County International Airport PTK0 km from the centre
- Bishop International Airport FNT43 km from the centre
- Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport DET44 km from the centre
Airports in Chicago
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD0 km from the centre
- Chicago Midway International Airport MDW25 km from the centre
- Chicago Executive Airport PWK15 km from the centre
- Dupage Airport DPA30 km from the centre
- Gary/Chicago International Airport GYY57 km from the centre
Questions
How much is a private jet from Pontiac to Chicago?
A full charter runs about US$ 9,500–19,000 on a heavy jet (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 7,890, with a median of US$ 8,490.
How long is the flight from Pontiac to Chicago?
It is 203 nautical miles (376 km): about 1h00 on a heavy jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly Pontiac → Chicago?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats), heavy jet (12 seats). Seen on this route: Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605/650, Cessna Citation CJ3, Cessna Citation Sovereign.
Are there empty legs from Pontiac to Chicago right now?
Yes, 2 listed now, from US$ 8,490. They are at the top of this page.
Which airports do the flights use?
In Pontiac: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Windsor International Airport (YQG), Oakland County International Airport (PTK). 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 Pontiac?
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.