Private jet cost
Dallas → Detroit
A private flight from Dallas to Detroit covers 866 nautical miles (1,604 km) and takes about 2h 38m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $12,820 – $18,304 one-way — about $3,891 per seat.
866 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 38m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.6h vs 5.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
506 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 160 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 24m | $13,982 – $20,703 | $21,926 – $29,114 | $27,726 – $41,714 | $4,336 | 487 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 38m | $12,820 – $18,304 | $20,185 – $25,868 | $26,385 – $39,268 | $3,891 | 506 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 22m | $16,492 – $23,795 | $26,064 – $33,752 | $33,564 – $50,752 | $5,036 | 848 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 16m | $21,258 – $30,639 | $33,627 – $43,503 | $42,627 – $64,503 | $6,487 | 1,249 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 11m | $25,737 – $37,058 | $40,750 – $52,666 | $51,250 – $77,666 | $7,849 | 1,463 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 09m | $32,439 – $49,369 | $51,522 – $70,268 | $64,022 – $102K | $10,226 | 1,795 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 04m | $39,881 – $60,406 | $63,432 – $86,112 | $78,432 – $125K | $12,536 | 2,375 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 11m | $64,770 – $113K | $104K – $161K | $125K – $226K | $22,181 | 4,701 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 Dallas–Detroit non-stop
Dallas: where you’d land
- Addison Airport KADS
Business-aviation airport · 7,203 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h - Dallas Love Field KDAL
Airport with private terminal · 8,800 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h - Dallas Fort Worth International Airport KDFW
Major hub · 13,401 ft runway · 35 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 (very light jet) | 3.6 h | 506 kg | $3,891 |
| Airline, economy | 5.7 h | 160 kg | Typically $193–$481 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.2 h | 642 kg | Typically $802–$1,925 |
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.