Private jet cost
Detroit → Vail (Eagle County)
A private flight from Detroit to Vail (Eagle County) covers 1,074 nautical miles (1,989 km) and takes about 2h 51m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $19,387 – $28,101 one-way — about $5,936 per seat.
1,074 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 51m
Flight time (light jet)
3.9h vs 6.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,026 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 199 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 | 4h 08m | $16,685 – $24,794 | $26,084 – $34,757 | $31,884 – $47,357 | $5,185 | 594 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 57m | $19,278 – $27,293 | $30,581 – $38,887 | $36,781 – $52,287 | $5,821 | 757 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 51m | $19,387 – $28,101 | $30,519 – $39,692 | $38,019 – $56,692 | $5,936 | 1,026 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 44m | $24,943 – $36,120 | $39,297 – $51,062 | $48,297 – $72,062 | $7,633 | 1,509 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 38m | $30,143 – $43,611 | $47,528 – $61,705 | $58,028 – $86,705 | $9,219 | 1,765 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 35m | $37,901 – $58,027 | $59,925 – $82,210 | $72,425 – $114K | $11,991 | 2,165 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 30m | $46,499 – $70,864 | $73,614 – $101K | $88,614 – $140K | $14,670 | 2,862 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 38m | $75,344 – $132K | $120K – $188K | $141K – $253K | $25,960 | 5,674 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–Vail (Eagle County) 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
Vail (Eagle County): where you’d land
- Eagle County Regional Airport KEGE
Airport with private terminal · 9,000 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 (light jet) | 3.9 h | 1,026 kg | $5,936 |
| Airline, economy | 6.2 h | 199 kg | Typically $239–$597 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.7 h | 796 kg | Typically $995–$2,387 |
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.