Private jet cost
Detroit → Atlanta
A private flight from Detroit to Atlanta covers 529 nautical miles (980 km) and takes about 1h 44m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $9,320 – $13,180 one-way — about $2,813 per seat.
529 nm
Great-circle distance
1h 44m
Flight time (very light jet)
2.7h vs 5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
331 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 98 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 | 2h 11m | $9,602 – $14,072 | $15,187 – $19,969 | $20,987 – $32,569 | $2,959 | 314 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 1h 44m | $9,320 – $13,180 | $14,800 – $18,800 | $21,000 – $32,200 | $2,813 | 331 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 1h 34m | $13,200 – $18,900 | $21,000 – $27,000 | $28,500 – $44,000 | $4,013 | 560 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 1h 30m | $17,600 – $25,200 | $28,000 – $36,000 | $37,000 – $57,000 | $5,350 | 827 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 1h 27m | $22,000 – $31,500 | $35,000 – $45,000 | $45,500 – $70,000 | $6,688 | 972 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 1h 26m | $28,200 – $42,650 | $45,000 – $61,000 | $57,500 – $93,000 | $8,856 | 1,194 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 23m | $35,700 – $53,800 | $57,000 – $77,000 | $72,000 – $116K | $11,188 | 1,585 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 1h 27m | $55,800 – $96,000 | $90,000 – $138K | $111K – $203K | $18,975 | 3,124 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 Detroit–Atlanta non-stop
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
Atlanta: where you’d land
- DeKalb-Peachtree Airport KPDK
Business-aviation airport · 6,001 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h - Fulton County Airport (Charlie Brown Field) KFTY
Business-aviation airport · 5,796 ft runway · 20 min to centre · 24h - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport KATL
Major hub · 12,390 ft runway · 25 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) | 2.7 h | 331 kg | $2,813 |
| Airline, economy | 5 h | 98 kg | Typically $120–$294 |
| Airline, first / business | 4.5 h | 392 kg | Typically $490–$1,176 |
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.