Private jet cost
Detroit → Sun Valley
A private flight from Detroit to Sun Valley covers 1,347 nautical miles (2,495 km) and takes about 3h 30m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $23,190 – $33,757 one-way — about $7,118 per seat.
1,347 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 30m
Flight time (light jet)
4.5h vs 6.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,259 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 250 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 | 5h 52m | $23,864 – $35,199 | $37,544 – $49,667 | $43,344 – $62,267 | $7,383 | 841 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 41m | $22,347 – $31,787 | $35,303 – $45,085 | $41,503 – $58,485 | $6,767 | 898 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 30m | $23,190 – $33,757 | $36,369 – $47,492 | $43,869 – $64,492 | $7,118 | 1,259 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 22m | $29,782 – $43,317 | $46,742 – $60,990 | $55,742 – $81,990 | $9,137 | 1,850 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 14m | $35,930 – $52,217 | $56,431 – $73,575 | $66,931 – $98,575 | $11,018 | 2,163 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 10m | $45,075 – $69,398 | $70,962 – $97,893 | $83,462 – $130K | $14,309 | 2,651 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 03m | $55,191 – $84,598 | $86,986 – $119K | $102K – $158K | $17,474 | 3,502 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 14m | $89,232 – $158K | $141K – $224K | $162K – $289K | $30,923 | 6,952 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–Sun Valley 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
Sun Valley: where you’d land
- Friedman Memorial Airport KSUN
Airport with private terminal · 7,550 ft runway · 25 min to centre
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 4.5 h | 1,259 kg | $7,118 |
| Airline, economy | 6.8 h | 250 kg | Typically $299–$749 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.3 h | 998 kg | Typically $1,248–$2,994 |
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.