Private charter between Chicago and Puerto Vallarta starts at US$53,000 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly Chicago (ORD) ⇄ Puerto Vallarta (PVR) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Chicago and Puerto Vallarta is about 2,873 km (1,785 miles), or 1,551 nautical miles.
From US$53,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$53,000 – US$138,000 for a one-way charter between Chicago and Puerto Vallarta, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 59m | 3h 35m – 4h 23m | US$53,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 42m | 3h 20m – 4h 04m | US$72,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 59m | US$53,000 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 57m | US$58,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 47m | US$63,500 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 42m | US$72,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 42m | US$80,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 47m | US$87,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
On Chicago–Puerto Vallarta, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Chicago, United States: Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dupage Airport, Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Gary/Chicago International Airport and Lewis University Airport.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Puerto Vallarta International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KORD / ORD | MMPR / PVR |
| Longest hard runway | 13,000 ft | 10,171 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 680 ft | 23 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 6,971 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,412 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 7,271 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,182 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,671 ft spare |
3,700 km 108 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6,893 ft spare |
3,650 km 58 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 5,971 ft spare |
3,900 km 308 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,595 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,008 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,241 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,334 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,271 ft spare |
6,400 km 2,808 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,479 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,628 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 4,731 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,808 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 4,871 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,208 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,381 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,808 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,171 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,668 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,371 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,520 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,171 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,368 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,371 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,353 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Dupage Airport (7,571 ft, 30 km) · Chicago Executive Airport (5,001 ft, 15 km) · Chicago Midway International Airport (6,522 ft, 25 km) · Gary/Chicago International Airport (8,859 ft, 57 km) · Marina Vallarta Heliport · Manzanilla Heliport · La Cascada Heliport
Those 3h 59m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
See the guide range — US$53,000 – US$138,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
The Chicago to Puerto Vallarta route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$53,000 – US$138,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 3h 59m gate to gate across the 2,873 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Chicago–Puerto Vallarta departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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