Private Jet & Empty Legs from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
1 empty leg flight available, from $15,400 (€13,720) for the whole aircraft, up to 75% below a regular charter.
A private jet from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale covers about 1,867 km, with a flight time of approx. 3h 20m. 1 empty leg is available now, from $15,400 (€13,720) for the whole aircraft. Empty legs on this route typically cost $15,300 (€13,600) for the whole aircraft including service fee, the median of 21 offers over the last 18 months.
KPWK · Chicago Executive Airport* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
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Chicago to Fort Lauderdale by private jet: prices, flight time and airports
- Distance
- 1,867 km
- Flight time
- approx. 3h 20m
- Typical empty leg price
- $14,700 – $18,400 (€13,100 – €16,400)
- middle 50%, incl. service fee
- Available now
- 1
- next departure November 15
There is 1 empty leg from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale available right now; it departs on November 15. The price is $15,400 (€13,720) for the whole aircraft, including service fee.
Over the last 18 months we recorded 21 empty legs from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, plus 34 in the opposite direction. Half of them cost between $14,700 (€13,100) and $18,400 (€16,400), with a median of $15,300 (€13,600). The roughly 1,867 km take a private jet approx. 3h 20m.
The most common aircraft on this route are Learjet 60XR (Midsize), Learjet 60 (Light Jet) and Phenom 300 (Light Jet).
Flights usually depart from Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) and Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) and land at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (KFLL). Private jets often use dedicated general aviation terminals: short walks, quick security checks.
An empty leg is a repositioning flight: the private jet has to fly without passengers to its next job or back to base, and the operator sells that flight at a steep discount. Date, time and route are set by the operator, so empty legs suit travellers with flexible plans.
FAQ: private jet Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
How much does a private jet from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale cost?
As an empty leg, this route cost a median of $15,300 (€13,600) over the last 18 months, mostly between $14,700 and $18,400 (€13,100 and €16,400). Current deals start at $15,400 (€13,720). Prices are for the whole aircraft and include the service fee. A regular charter on the same route usually costs considerably more.
How long is a private jet flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
The distance is about 1,867 km. A private jet needs approx. 3h 20m including taxi, climb and descent, a little more or less depending on aircraft and wind.
Are there empty legs from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
From Fort Lauderdale to Chicago we recorded 34 empty legs over the last 18 months, typically $19,300 (€17,200) for the whole aircraft. The flight takes about the same time: approx. 3h 20m.
Where can I find empty leg flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?
On this page: 1 flight is listed right now, departing on November 15. Over the last 18 months there were 21 empty legs on this route and 34 in the opposite direction. PrivJet collects empty legs from more than 400 operators. If no date fits, a charter request collects quotes from several operators.
Which airports are used between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale?
Departures usually from Chicago Midway International Airport (KMDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD) and Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK), arrivals at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (KFLL).