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Private Jet Charter Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Fly privately from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), a 2,802 km (1,513 nm) flight, from 3h 34m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $15,500 all-in.

Distance
2,802 km
Fastest
3h 34m
From
$15,500
Non-stop sizes
5
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Chicago to Los Angeles?

  • Very Light JetsFuel stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    6h 05m
    Est. price
    $22,000

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    4h 23m
    Est. price
    $19,700

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    4h 19m
    Est. price
    $26,400

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    4h 14m
    Est. price
    $39,100

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    4h 05m
    Est. price
    $36,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    3h 50m
    Est. price
    $54,400

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsFuel stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    8h 07m
    Est. price
    $15,500

    e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Chicago to Los Angeles non-stop

85 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 2,802 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Cessna 441 Conquest II exteriorTurboprops

Cessna 441 Conquest II

Cessna

Pax
8
Time
5h 59m

about $21,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Dassault Falcon 10 exteriorLight

Dassault Falcon 10

Dassault Aviation

Pax
7
Time
4h 17m

about $24,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation III exteriorMidsize

Cessna Citation III

Cessna

Pax
8
Time
4h 10m

about $33,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation X+ exteriorHeavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax
9
Time
3h 48m

about $43,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
4h 11m

about $47,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream V exteriorUltra Long Range

Gulfstream V

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
14
Time
4h 08m

about $64,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Chicago to Los Angeles in local time

Take off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at about 11:34 local time, after 3h 34m in the air. Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago.

Return flight: Los Angeles to Chicago

Empty legs near this route

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Chicago to Los Angeles price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $14,500; August is the dearest at about $16,800.
  1. Dec: about $16,600
  2. Jan: about $14,900
  3. Feb: about $14,500
  4. Mar: about $15,300
  5. Apr: about $15,400
  6. May: about $15,400
  7. Jun: about $16,800
  8. Jul: about $16,800
  9. Aug: about $16,800
  10. Sept: about $15,300
  11. Oct: about $15,400

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Chicago and Los Angeles

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

295private jets at Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Busiest on Sundays (17% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Chicago

Arrival

1,308private jets at Los Angeles International Airport

Busiest on Sundays (18% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Los Angeles

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for Chicago to Los Angeles on your date.

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov
$22,550
Empty legs, past year
16116 · listed ~2d ahead
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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

4

Private jet

$6,000

per person · Dassault Falcon 10

4h 47m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

7h 6m door to door

You save 2h 19m each, 9h 15m for the group. The jet costs $3,850 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Chicago to Los Angeles cost?

$15,500 – $64,600

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $28,900 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
  • Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

  • Arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Los Angeles International Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureChicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)Chicago, United StatesArrivalLos Angeles International Airport (LAX)Los Angeles, United States
Fastest flight time: 3h 34mUp to 19 passengers

Chicago to Los Angeles, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Chicago to Los Angeles cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 2,802 km flight from Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX) range from about $15,500 in the turboprops category to around $64,600 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 3h 34m in the fastest category, while smaller aircraft may need a fuel stop. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Chicago to Los Angeles non-stop?
Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range can typically fly this 2,802 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, Cessna Citation XLS+.
Can I book an empty leg from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Right now our empty-leg board has 26 flights leaving the Chicago area and 41 arriving in the Los Angeles area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.
How much is a return private jet from Chicago to Los Angeles?
About $28,900 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.
When is the cheapest time to fly private from Chicago to Los Angeles?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $14,500 and August about $16,800. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.
Which airport do private jets use most near Chicago?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): 794, 25 km from ORD. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Chicago.
Which airport do private jets use most near Los Angeles?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Van Nuys Airport (VNY): 3,465, 31 km from LAX. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Los Angeles.

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Aircraft for Chicago to Los Angeles

These jets can fly the 2,802 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Pilatus PC-12 NGX3,339 km rangeNextant 400XTi3,480 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km rangeGulfstream G60012,220 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

More private jet routes from Chicago

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More private jet routes to Los Angeles

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More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Chicago and private jet charter in Los Angeles.

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