Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time1h 07m
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceUS$10,000 – US$11,000
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Fly private between Flint and Chicago from US$10,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Flint (FNT) to Chicago (ORD), and from Chicago (ORD) back to Flint (FNT).
Flint and Chicago lie approximately 359 km apart (223 mi / 194 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Flint to Chicago (and Chicago to Flint) ranges from US$10,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 07m | 1h 00m – 1h 14m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 54 min | 49 min – 59 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 07m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 04m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 54 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 53 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 52 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Flint, United States: Bishop International Airport, Oakland County International Airport, Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport, MBS International Airport and Saginaw County H.W. Browne Airport.
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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Flint: Pontiac (PTK); Chicago: Chicago (MDW, ORD), Chicago/West Chicago (DPA), Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK), Chicago/Romeoville (LOT).
Observed traffic makes this an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 13:00 UTC.
Flint→Chicago runs about 8 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint → Chicago | 56 | 49 min | 42 min | Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (7), Dassault Falcon 2000 (7), Bombardier Challenger 350 (6), Dassault Falcon 900 (5) |
| Chicago → Flint | 39 | 41 min | — | Dassault Falcon 2000 (8), Cessna Citation XLS (6), Cessna Citation (4), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (4) |
95 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Bishop International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KFNT / FNT | KORD / ORD |
| Longest hard runway | 7,852 ft | 13,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 782 ft | 680 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Flint to Chicago can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Bishop International Airport has 7,852 ft and Chicago O'Hare International Airport 13,000 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. The leg is 359 km.
Alternates within range: Oakland County International Airport (6,521 ft, 43 km) · Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport (5,002 ft, 43 km) · MBS International Airport (8,002 ft, 68 km) · Saginaw County H.W. Browne Airport (5,002 ft, 53 km) · 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)
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No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Flint–Chicago sector leaves when you do.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 1h 07m to your destination. That's the full journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Flint and Chicago.
Flint–Chicago is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 07m gate to gate over 359 km (223 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Flint–Chicago 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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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