Private charter between Chicago and Sarasota starts at US$25,000 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly Chicago (ORD) ⇄ Sarasota (SRQ) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Chicago and Sarasota lie approximately 1,693 km apart (1,052 mi / 914 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$25,000 – US$68,000 for a one-way charter between Chicago and Sarasota, 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. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
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. | 2h 31m | 2h 16m – 2h 46m | US$35,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 21m | 2h 07m – 2h 35m | US$48,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 31m | US$35,500 – US$49,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 29m | US$39,000 – US$54,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 24m | US$42,500 – US$59,500 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 21m | US$48,500 – US$68,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 21m | US$53,500 – US$75,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 24m | US$58,000 – US$81,500 | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
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.
Sarasota, United States: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport, Venice Municipal Airport, Tampa International Airport and Coral Creek Airport.
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Sarasota Bradenton International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KORD / ORD | KSRQ / SRQ |
| Longest hard runway | 13,000 ft | 9,500 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 680 ft | 30 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Chicago to Sarasota can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Chicago O'Hare International Airport has 13,000 ft and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport 9,500 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. At 1,693 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
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) · St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (9,730 ft, 59 km) · Venice Municipal Airport (5,640 ft, 38 km) · Tampa International Airport (11,002 ft, 65 km) · Coral Creek Airport (6,000 ft, 67 km)
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Guide pricing on Chicago–Sarasota is published clearly: US$25,000 – US$68,000. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
The Chicago to Sarasota route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$25,000 – US$68,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 2h 31m gate to gate across the 1,693 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–Sarasota 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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