Fly private between Chicago and San Diego from US$51,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Chicago (ORD) to San Diego (SAN), and from San Diego (SAN) back to Chicago (ORD).
The straight-line distance between Chicago and San Diego is about 2,768 km (1,720 miles), or 1,495 nautical miles.
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Expect US$51,500 – US$133,500 for a one-way charter between Chicago and San Diego, 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. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 52m | 3h 29m – 4h 15m | US$51,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 35m | 3h 14m – 3h 57m | US$70,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 52m | US$51,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 49m | US$56,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 39m | US$62,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 35m | US$70,500 – US$98,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 35m | US$77,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 39m | US$84,500 – 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.
The guide range for Chicago–San Diego is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
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.
San Diego, United States: San Diego International Airport, Brown Field Municipal Airport, General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport, Gillespie Field and Ramona Airport.
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | San Diego International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KORD / ORD | KSAN / SAN |
| Longest hard runway | 13,000 ft | 9,401 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 680 ft | 17 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 6,201 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,280 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 6,501 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,050 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 5,901 ft spare |
3,700 km 240 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6,123 ft spare |
3,650 km 190 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 5,201 ft spare |
3,900 km 440 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 3,825 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,140 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 4,471 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,466 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 4,501 ft spare |
6,400 km 2,940 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 4,709 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,760 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 3,961 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,940 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 4,101 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,340 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 4,611 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,940 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,401 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,800 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 3,601 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,652 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,401 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,500 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 4,601 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,485 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) · Brown Field Municipal Airport (7,972 ft, 27 km) · General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (9,711 ft, 30 km) · Gillespie Field (5,342 ft, 23 km) · Ramona Airport (5,001 ft, 43 km)
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Chicago and San Diego.
We publish the price band (US$51,500 – US$133,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
The Chicago to San Diego route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$51,500 – US$133,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 3h 52m gate to gate across the 2,768 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Chicago–San Diego charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: San Diego to Chicago runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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