Private jet cost
Houston → Detroit
A private flight from Houston to Detroit covers 968 nautical miles (1,793 km) and takes about 2h 36m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $17,911 – $25,906 one-way — about $5,477 per seat.
968 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 36m
Flight time (light jet)
3.6h vs 6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
935 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 179 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 45m | $15,307 – $22,709 | $23,965 – $31,881 | $29,765 – $44,481 | $4,752 | 539 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 40m | $18,086 – $25,549 | $28,748 – $36,482 | $34,948 – $49,882 | $5,454 | 702 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 36m | $17,911 – $25,906 | $28,248 – $36,664 | $35,748 – $53,664 | $5,477 | 935 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 30m | $23,064 – $33,326 | $36,407 – $47,209 | $45,407 – $68,209 | $7,049 | 1,376 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 24m | $27,898 – $40,271 | $44,073 – $57,098 | $54,573 – $82,098 | $8,521 | 1,611 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 22m | $35,117 – $53,614 | $55,642 – $76,123 | $68,142 – $108K | $11,091 | 1,976 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 17m | $43,126 – $65,534 | $68,424 – $93,184 | $83,424 – $132K | $13,583 | 2,614 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 24m | $69,954 – $122K | $112K – $174K | $133K – $239K | $24,033 | 5,178 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 Houston–Detroit non-stop
Houston: where you’d land
- Sugar Land Regional Airport KSGR
Business-aviation airport · 8,000 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - William P. Hobby Airport KHOU
Airport with private terminal · 7,602 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - George Bush Intercontinental Airport KIAH
Major hub · 12,001 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h
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
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 3.6 h | 935 kg | $5,477 |
| Airline, economy | 6 h | 179 kg | Typically $215–$538 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.5 h | 717 kg | Typically $897–$2,152 |
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.