Private jet cost
Aspen → Detroit
A private flight from Aspen to Detroit covers 1,080 nautical miles (2,000 km) and takes about 2h 52m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $19,465 – $28,217 one-way — about $5,960 per seat.
1,080 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 52m
Flight time (light jet)
3.9h vs 6.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,030 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 200 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 09m | $16,757 – $24,904 | $26,196 – $34,909 | $31,996 – $47,509 | $5,208 | 597 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 58m | $19,340 – $27,385 | $30,677 – $39,014 | $36,877 – $52,414 | $5,841 | 760 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 52m | $19,465 – $28,217 | $30,638 – $39,851 | $38,138 – $56,851 | $5,960 | 1,030 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 45m | $25,042 – $36,267 | $39,449 – $51,265 | $48,449 – $72,265 | $7,664 | 1,515 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 39m | $30,262 – $43,787 | $47,711 – $61,947 | $58,211 – $86,947 | $9,256 | 1,773 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 36m | $38,048 – $58,260 | $60,151 – $82,531 | $72,651 – $115K | $12,039 | 2,175 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 30m | $46,677 – $71,145 | $73,888 – $101K | $88,888 – $140K | $14,728 | 2,875 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 39m | $75,629 – $133K | $121K – $189K | $142K – $254K | $26,061 | 5,700 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly Aspen–Detroit non-stop
Aspen: where you’d land
- Aspen/Pitkin County Airport KASE
Business-aviation airport · 8,006 ft runway · 10 min to centre
Detroit: where you’d land
- Oakland County International Airport KPTK
Business-aviation airport · 6,521 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport KDTW
Major hub · 12,003 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 3.9 h | 1,030 kg | $5,960 |
| Airline, economy | 6.2 h | 200 kg | Typically $240–$600 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.7 h | 800 kg | Typically $1,000–$2,400 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.