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Private Jet Charter San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago (ORD)

Fly privately from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), a 1,677 km (906 nm) flight, from 2h 17m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $10,900 all-in.

Distance
1,677 km
Fastest
2h 17m
From
$10,900
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for San Antonio to Chicago?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    3h 12m
    Est. price
    $14,500

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

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    2h 47m
    Est. price
    $13,600

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

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    2h 44m
    Est. price
    $18,100

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    2h 41m
    Est. price
    $28,500

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    2h 36m
    Est. price
    $26,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    2h 27m
    Est. price
    $39,100

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    4h 25m
    Est. price
    $10,900

    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 San Antonio to Chicago non-stop

115 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 1,677 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Epic E1000 exteriorTurboprops

Epic E1000

Epic Aircraft

Pax
5
Time
3h 36m

about $16,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
3h 24m

about $17,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation Mustang exteriorVery Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax
4
Time
3h 32m

about $18,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
2h 42m

about $24,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation X+ exteriorHeavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax
9
Time
2h 26m

about $33,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
2h 40m

about $37,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

San Antonio to Chicago in local time

Take off from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) at about 12:17 local time, after 2h 17m in the air. Chicago is on the same time as San Antonio.

Return flight: Chicago to San Antonio

Empty legs near this route

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San Antonio to Chicago price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $10,200; August is the dearest at about $11,800.
  1. Dec: about $11,700
  2. Jan: about $10,500
  3. Feb: about $10,200
  4. Mar: about $10,800
  5. Apr: about $10,800
  6. May: about $10,800
  7. Jun: about $11,700
  8. Jul: about $11,800
  9. Aug: about $11,800
  10. Sept: about $10,800
  11. Oct: about $10,800

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 San Antonio and Chicago

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

1,306private jets at San Antonio International Airport

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

Other private-jet airports near San Antonio

Arrival

292private jets at Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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

Other private-jet airports near Chicago

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 San Antonio to Chicago 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
$16,050
Empty legs, past year
11 · listed ~3d ahead
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Private jet vs business class

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

Travellers

4

Private jet

$4,280

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

3h 54m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

5h 39m door to door

You save 1h 45m each, 7h 1m for the group. The jet costs $2,210 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 San Antonio to Chicago cost?

$10,900 – $49,300

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $19,600 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • Very 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 San Antonio International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureSan Antonio International Airport (SAT)San Antonio, United StatesArrivalChicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)Chicago, United States
Fastest flight time: 2h 17mUp to 19 passengers

San Antonio to Chicago, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from San Antonio to Chicago cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 1,677 km flight from San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago (ORD) range from about $10,900 in the turboprops category to around $49,300 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 San Antonio to Chicago by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 2h 17m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly San Antonio to Chicago non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 1,677 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from San Antonio to Chicago?
Right now our empty-leg board has 7 flights leaving the San Antonio area and 21 arriving in the Chicago 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 San Antonio to Chicago?
About $19,600 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 San Antonio to Chicago?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $10,200 and August about $11,800. 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 San Antonio?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at San Antonio International Airport (SAT): 1,306, so SAT is the main private-jet airport for San Antonio. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in San Antonio.
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): 792, 25 km from ORD. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Chicago.

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Aircraft for San Antonio to Chicago

These jets can fly the 1,677 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Cirrus Vision Jet SF502,100 km rangeBeechjet 400A2,135 km rangeBeechcraft King Air B2002,926 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

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

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