Private jet cost
Detroit → Los Angeles
A private flight from Detroit to Los Angeles covers 1,712 nautical miles (3,170 km) and takes about 4h 11m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $36,246 – $52,929 one-way — about $11,147 per seat.
1,712 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 11m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.2h vs 7.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,306 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 317 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 | 7h 10m | $28,603 – $42,373 | $44,836 – $59,563 | $50,636 – $72,163 | $8,872 | 1,028 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 41m | $26,446 – $37,788 | $41,610 – $53,363 | $47,810 – $66,763 | $8,029 | 1,086 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 08m | $34,155 – $49,334 | $53,932 – $69,909 | $61,432 – $86,909 | $10,436 | 1,839 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 11m | $36,246 – $52,929 | $56,686 – $74,247 | $65,686 – $95,247 | $11,147 | 2,306 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 01m | $43,658 – $63,709 | $68,320 – $89,426 | $78,820 – $114K | $13,421 | 2,694 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 57m | $54,655 – $84,582 | $85,701 – $119K | $98,201 – $151K | $17,405 | 3,301 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 48m | $66,798 – $103K | $105K – $145K | $120K – $184K | $21,217 | 4,356 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 01m | $108K – $193K | $170K – $271K | $191K – $336K | $37,551 | 8,659 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–Los Angeles 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
Los Angeles: where you’d land
- Van Nuys Airport KVNY
Business-aviation airport · 8,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Hollywood Burbank Airport KBUR
Airport with private terminal · 6,886 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Los Angeles International Airport KLAX
Major hub · 12,923 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (midsize jet) | 5.2 h | 2,306 kg | $11,147 |
| Airline, economy | 7.5 h | 317 kg | Typically $380–$951 |
| Airline, first / business | 7 h | 1268 kg | Typically $1,585–$3,804 |
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.