Private Jet Charter San Jose (SJC) to Chicago (ORD)

Fly privately from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), a 2,937 km (1,586 nm) flight, from 3h 43m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $17,000 all-in.

Distance: 2,937 km
Fastest: 3h 43m
From: $17,000
Non-stop sizes: 5

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Which private jet is right for San Jose to Chicago?

Very Light JetsFuel stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
6h 18m
Est. price
$22,700
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
4h 34m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
4h 30m
Est. price
$27,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
4h 25m
Est. price
$40,400
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
4h 16m
Est. price
$37,800
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
4h 00m
Est. price
$56,300
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsFuel stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
8h 27m
Est. price
$17,000
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	6h 18m	Fuel stop	$22,700$18,400 – $26,900	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	4h 34m	Non-stop	$20,300$16,000 – $24,600	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	4h 30m	Non-stop	$27,200$20,600 – $33,800	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	4h 25m	Non-stop	$40,400$31,600 – $49,100	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	4h 16m	Non-stop	$37,800$30,400 – $45,100	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	4h 00m	Non-stop	$56,300$46,000 – $66,500	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	8h 27m	Fuel stop	$17,000$14,900 – $19,100	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 Jose to Chicago non-stop

80 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 2,937 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Cessna 441 Conquest II

Cessna

Pax: 8
Time: 6h 15m
Range: 3,700km

about $22,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Dassault Falcon 10

Dassault Aviation

Pax: 7
Time: 4h 28m
Range: 3,560km

about $24,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Cessna Citation III

Cessna

Pax: 8
Time: 4h 21m
Range: 4,348km

about $34,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 3h 58m
Range: 6,300km

about $45,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 4h 22m
Range: 6,075km

about $49,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Ultra Long Range

Gulfstream V

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 14
Time: 4h 19m
Range: 12,040km

about $66,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

San Jose to Chicago in local time

Take off from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) at about 15:43 local time, after 3h 43m in the air. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.

Return flight: Chicago to San Jose

Empty legs near this route

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San Jose 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 $15,900; August is the dearest at about $19,100.

$18kDec: about $18,200
$16kJan: about $16,400
$16kFeb: about $15,900
$17kMar: about $16,800
$17kApr: about $16,900
$17kMay: about $16,900
$18kJun: about $18,400
$18kJul: about $18,400
$19kAug: about $19,100
$17kSept: about $16,800
$17kOct: about $16,900

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 Jose 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

2,116private jets at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

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

Other private-jet airports near San Jose

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)49 km away1,508 jets
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)47 km away1,173 jets
Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ)12 km away457 jets
Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)37 km away397 jets

Arrival

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

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)25 km away794 jets
Dupage Airport (DPA)30 km away679 jets
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)15 km away212 jets
Lewis University Airport (LOT)44 km away109 jets

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 Jose to Chicago on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

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

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $23,100
Empty legs, past year: 6 · listed ~12d ahead

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Private jet vs business class

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

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$6,150

per person · Dassault Falcon 10

4h 58m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

7h 16m door to door

You save 2h 18m each, 9h 12m for the group. The jet costs $4,000 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 Jose to Chicago cost?

$17,000 – $66,500

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $31,900 (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 Norman Y. Mineta San Jose 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.

DepartureNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)San Jose, United States ArrivalChicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)Chicago, United States

Fastest flight time: 3h 43mUp to 19 passengers

San Jose to Chicago, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from San Jose to Chicago cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 2,937 km flight from San Jose (SJC) to Chicago (ORD) range from about $17,000 in the turboprops category to around $66,500 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 Jose to Chicago by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 3h 43m 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 San Jose to Chicago non-stop?

Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range can typically fly this 2,937 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, Cessna Citation XLS+.

Can I book an empty leg from San Jose to Chicago?

Right now our empty-leg board has 33 flights leaving the San Jose 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 Jose to Chicago?

About $31,900 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 San Jose to Chicago?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $15,900 and August about $19,100. 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 Jose?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC): 2,116, so SJC is the main private-jet airport for San Jose. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in San Jose.

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.

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Aircraft for San Jose to Chicago

These jets can fly the 2,937 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Nextant 400XTi3,480 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range Gulfstream G60012,220 km range

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

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More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in San Jose and private jet charter in Chicago.