30Oct
Fri
Cessna Citation CJ3 Light jet, 8 seats
US$ 15,490
whole aircraft
Private jet from West Palm Beach to Chicago
We have seen 2 empty legs from West Palm Beach to Chicago, from US$ 15,490. A full charter is estimated at US$ 13,300–26,600. 996 nm, about 2h46 in the air.
- Distance
- 996 nm
- Flight time
- 2h46
- Typical empty leg, light jet
- US$ 15,490
- One-way charter, light jet
- US$ 26,600
Published flights
2Dec
Wed
Cessna Citation Excel/XLS Midsize jet, 8 seats
US$ 17,990
whole aircraft
Empty legs seen on this route
- Flights seen
- 2
- Lowest price
- US$ 15,490
- Median price
- US$ 15,490
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop, 8 seats | 3h57 | US$ 2,800 | US$ 11,100–US$ 22,200 |
| Very light jet, 4 seats | 3h20 | US$ 3,600 | US$ 12,000–US$ 24,000 |
| Light jet, 7 seats | 2h46 | US$ 4,800 | US$ 13,300–US$ 26,600 |
| Midsize jet, 8 seats | 2h40 | US$ 6,000 | US$ 16,000–US$ 32,000 |
An empty leg on this route had a median price of US$ 15,490, against US$ 26,600 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 West Palm Beach
- President Donald J. Trump International Airport DJT0 km from the centre
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL68 km from the centre
- Boca Raton Airport BCT34 km from the centre
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport FXE55 km from the centre
- Palm Beach County Park Airport LNA10 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?
A full charter runs about US$ 13,300–26,600 on a light 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 West Palm Beach to Chicago?
It is 996 nautical miles (1,845 km): about 2h46 on a light jet, including take-off and landing.
Which aircraft fly West Palm Beach → Chicago?
Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats). Seen on this route: Cessna Citation CJ3, Cessna Citation Excel/XLS.
Are there empty legs from West Palm Beach to Chicago 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 West Palm Beach: President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT), Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Boca Raton Airport (BCT). 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 West Palm Beach?
The return route has its own page, with 1 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.