Private jet cost
Detroit → Fort Lauderdale
A private flight from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale covers 1,002 nautical miles (1,855 km) and takes about 2h 41m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $18,377 – $26,599 one-way — about $5,622 per seat.
1,002 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 41m
Flight time (light jet)
3.7h vs 6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
964 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 186 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 53m | $15,742 – $23,366 | $24,633 – $32,788 | $30,433 – $45,388 | $4,889 | 557 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 45m | $18,462 – $26,099 | $29,326 – $37,240 | $35,526 – $50,640 | $5,570 | 719 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 41m | $18,377 – $26,599 | $28,964 – $37,619 | $36,464 – $54,619 | $5,622 | 964 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 35m | $23,657 – $34,207 | $37,318 – $48,424 | $46,318 – $69,424 | $7,233 | 1,418 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 29m | $28,606 – $41,324 | $45,163 – $58,550 | $55,663 – $83,550 | $8,741 | 1,660 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 26m | $35,995 – $55,006 | $56,993 – $78,042 | $69,493 – $110K | $11,375 | 2,036 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 21m | $44,190 – $67,215 | $70,061 – $95,503 | $85,061 – $135K | $13,926 | 2,692 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 29m | $71,654 – $125K | $114K – $179K | $135K – $244K | $24,641 | 5,335 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–Fort Lauderdale 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
Fort Lauderdale: where you’d land
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport KFXE
Business-aviation airport · 6,002 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport KFLL
Major hub · 9,000 ft runway · 10 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 | 964 kg | $5,622 |
| Airline, economy | 6 h | 186 kg | Typically $223–$557 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.5 h | 742 kg | Typically $928–$2,226 |
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.