Private jet cost
Miami → Detroit
A private flight from Miami to Detroit covers 1,018 nautical miles (1,885 km) and takes about 2h 43m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $18,605 – $26,938 one-way — about $5,693 per seat.
1,018 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 43m
Flight time (light jet)
3.7h vs 6.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
978 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 189 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 56m | $15,955 – $23,689 | $24,961 – $33,233 | $30,761 – $45,833 | $4,956 | 565 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 48m | $18,646 – $26,369 | $29,610 – $37,613 | $35,810 – $51,013 | $5,627 | 728 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 43m | $18,605 – $26,938 | $29,315 – $38,087 | $36,815 – $55,087 | $5,693 | 978 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 37m | $23,947 – $34,640 | $37,765 – $49,020 | $46,765 – $70,020 | $7,323 | 1,438 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 31m | $28,953 – $41,841 | $45,697 – $59,263 | $56,197 – $84,263 | $8,849 | 1,684 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 28m | $36,426 – $55,688 | $57,655 – $78,984 | $70,155 – $111K | $11,514 | 2,065 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 23m | $44,712 – $68,039 | $70,864 – $96,641 | $85,864 – $136K | $14,094 | 2,731 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 31m | $72,488 – $127K | $116K – $181K | $137K – $246K | $24,939 | 5,411 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 Miami–Detroit non-stop
Miami: where you’d land
- Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport KOPF
Business-aviation airport · 8,002 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Miami Executive Airport KTMB
Business-aviation airport · 5,002 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h - Miami International Airport KMIA
Major hub · 13,016 ft runway · 20 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) | 3.7 h | 978 kg | $5,693 |
| Airline, economy | 6.1 h | 189 kg | Typically $226–$566 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.6 h | 754 kg | Typically $943–$2,263 |
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.