Charter route · Southwest
Chicago → Scottsdale
KPWK → KSDL · 1,241 nm · 3h 12m typical block · $38,500–$54,000 super-midsize jet
1,241 nm
Distance
3h 12m
Block time (super-midsize jet)
$38,500–$54,000
Typical one-way estimate
12
Operators at the endpoints
The Chicago–Scottsdale run covers 1,241 nautical miles, typically flown on a super-midsize jet in about 3h 12m block time from KPWK to KSDL.
Scottsdale peaks Oct–Apr — strongest demand around winter and spring and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KSDL tighten around holidays and major events.
Cost by aircraft class
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 4h 58m | $15,000–$21,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 3h 28m | $24,500–$34,000 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 3h 22m | $33,500–$47,000 |
| Super-Midsize JetTypical | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 3h 12m | $38,500–$54,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 3h 09m | $53,500–$75,000 |
Estimates only — class rate card × block time on great-circle distance +8% routing, the same math as the cost estimator. Real quotes vary with dates, positioning, and demand.
Airport options
Rated operators on this route
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first — often the sharpest quotes.
Based near Chicago
04 / Answers
Chicago to Scottsdale: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Chicago to Scottsdale?
The trip covers about 1,241 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 3h 12m block time on a super-midsize jet — a light jet runs about 3h 28m, a heavy jet about 3h 09m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Chicago to Scottsdale cost?
One-way estimates run $38,500–$54,000 on a super-midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $15,000 (turboprop) to $75,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Chicago and Scottsdale?
Departures typically use KPWK, KMDW, KDPA, KUGN; arrivals use KSDL, KDVT, KPHX. When KSDL is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KIWA, KLUF, KPRC, KFLG.
What size aircraft is right for Chicago to Scottsdale?
At 1,241 nm, most charters book a super-midsize jet (Citation Longitude, Challenger 350, 8–12 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Are there empty-leg flights from Chicago to Scottsdale?
Empty legs on this route are posted by operators as repositioning flights come up — they clear in hours, not days. Watch the empty-legs board or set an alert to catch the next one.