Private jet cost
Denver → Detroit
A private flight from Denver to Detroit covers 984 nautical miles (1,823 km) and takes about 2h 39m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $18,133 – $26,237 one-way — about $5,546 per seat.
984 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 39m
Flight time (light jet)
3.6h vs 6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
949 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 182 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 49m | $15,515 – $23,023 | $24,284 – $32,314 | $30,084 – $44,914 | $4,817 | 548 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 43m | $18,266 – $25,812 | $29,024 – $36,844 | $35,224 – $50,244 | $5,510 | 710 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 39m | $18,133 – $26,237 | $28,590 – $37,120 | $36,090 – $54,120 | $5,546 | 949 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 32m | $23,347 – $33,747 | $36,842 – $47,789 | $45,842 – $68,789 | $7,137 | 1,396 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 26m | $28,236 – $40,774 | $44,593 – $57,791 | $55,093 – $82,791 | $8,626 | 1,634 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 24m | $35,536 – $54,278 | $56,287 – $77,039 | $68,787 – $109K | $11,227 | 2,005 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 19m | $43,634 – $66,336 | $69,206 – $94,291 | $84,206 – $133K | $13,746 | 2,651 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 26m | $70,766 – $124K | $113K – $176K | $134K – $241K | $24,323 | 5,253 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 Denver–Detroit non-stop
Denver: where you’d land
- Centennial Airport KAPA
Business-aviation airport · 10,002 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport KBJC
Business-aviation airport · 9,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Denver International Airport KDEN
Major hub · 16,000 ft runway · 40 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) | 3.6 h | 949 kg | $5,546 |
| Airline, economy | 6 h | 182 kg | Typically $219–$547 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.5 h | 729 kg | Typically $911–$2,187 |
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.