Private jet cost
Calgary → Detroit
A private flight from Calgary to Detroit covers 1,342 nautical miles (2,485 km) and takes about 3h 30m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $23,116 – $33,647 one-way — about $7,095 per seat.
1,342 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 30m
Flight time (light jet)
4.5h vs 6.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,254 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 249 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 | 1 fuel stop | 5h 51m | $23,795 – $35,095 | $37,439 – $49,524 | $43,239 – $62,124 | $7,361 | 839 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 41m | $22,288 – $31,700 | $35,212 – $44,966 | $41,412 – $58,366 | $6,749 | 895 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 30m | $23,116 – $33,647 | $36,256 – $47,341 | $43,756 – $64,341 | $7,095 | 1,254 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 21m | $29,689 – $43,179 | $46,598 – $60,798 | $55,598 – $81,798 | $9,109 | 1,843 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 13m | $35,818 – $52,050 | $56,259 – $73,345 | $66,759 – $98,345 | $10,984 | 2,155 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 09m | $44,937 – $69,178 | $70,749 – $97,590 | $83,249 – $130K | $14,264 | 2,642 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 02m | $55,023 – $84,333 | $86,728 – $119K | $102K – $158K | $17,420 | 3,490 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 13m | $88,964 – $158K | $141K – $223K | $162K – $288K | $30,827 | 6,928 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 Calgary–Detroit non-stop
Calgary: where you’d land
- Springbank Airport CYBW
Business-aviation airport · 5,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs - Calgary International Airport CYYC
Major hub · 14,000 ft runway · 25 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) | 4.5 h | 1,254 kg | $7,095 |
| Airline, economy | 6.8 h | 249 kg | Typically $298–$746 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.3 h | 994 kg | Typically $1,243–$2,982 |
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.