Private jet cost
Detroit → Mexico City
A private flight from Detroit to Mexico City covers 1,622 nautical miles (3,004 km) and takes about 3h 59m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $34,657 – $50,567 one-way — about $10,653 per seat.
1,622 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 59m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5h vs 7.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,194 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 300 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 | 6h 51m | $27,439 – $40,610 | $43,044 – $57,131 | $48,844 – $69,731 | $8,506 | 982 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 26m | $25,439 – $36,313 | $40,060 – $51,328 | $46,260 – $64,728 | $7,719 | 1,040 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 55m | $32,907 – $47,478 | $52,011 – $67,349 | $59,511 – $84,349 | $10,048 | 1,763 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 59m | $34,657 – $50,567 | $54,242 – $70,989 | $63,242 – $91,989 | $10,653 | 2,194 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 50m | $41,759 – $60,885 | $65,398 – $85,530 | $75,898 – $111K | $12,831 | 2,563 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 45m | $52,301 – $80,850 | $82,078 – $114K | $94,578 – $146K | $16,644 | 3,141 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 37m | $63,946 – $98,432 | $100K – $139K | $115K – $178K | $20,297 | 4,146 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 50m | $103K – $184K | $163K – $260K | $184K – $325K | $35,922 | 8,239 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–Mexico City 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
Mexico City: where you’d land
- Toluca International Airport MMTO
Business-aviation airport · 13,780 ft runway · 70 min to centre · customs · 24h - Mexico City International Airport (Benito Juárez) MMMX
Major hub · 12,966 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) MMSM
Major hub · 14,764 ft runway · 60 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 h | 2,194 kg | $10,653 |
| Airline, economy | 7.4 h | 300 kg | Typically $361–$901 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.9 h | 1202 kg | Typically $1,502–$3,605 |
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.