Private jet cost
Austin → Detroit
A private flight from Austin to Detroit covers 1,015 nautical miles (1,879 km) and takes about 2h 43m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $18,558 – $26,868 one-way — about $5,678 per seat.
1,015 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 43m
Flight time (light jet)
3.7h vs 6.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
975 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 188 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 | 3h 55m | $15,910 – $23,622 | $24,893 – $33,140 | $30,693 – $45,740 | $4,942 | 563 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 48m | $18,608 – $26,313 | $29,551 – $37,535 | $35,751 – $50,935 | $5,615 | 726 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 43m | $18,558 – $26,868 | $29,242 – $37,990 | $36,742 – $54,990 | $5,678 | 975 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 36m | $23,887 – $34,550 | $37,672 – $48,896 | $46,672 – $69,896 | $7,305 | 1,434 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 30m | $28,881 – $41,733 | $45,586 – $59,115 | $56,086 – $84,115 | $8,827 | 1,679 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 28m | $36,337 – $55,547 | $57,518 – $78,788 | $70,018 – $111K | $11,486 | 2,059 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 22m | $44,603 – $67,868 | $70,697 – $96,404 | $85,697 – $135K | $14,059 | 2,723 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 30m | $72,315 – $127K | $115K – $180K | $136K – $245K | $24,877 | 5,396 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 Austin–Detroit non-stop
Austin: where you’d land
- Austin Executive Airport KEDC
Business-aviation airport · 6,025 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport KAUS
Major hub · 12,250 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h
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) | 3.7 h | 975 kg | $5,678 |
| Airline, economy | 6.1 h | 188 kg | Typically $225–$564 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.6 h | 752 kg | Typically $940–$2,255 |
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.